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Birth Control Pill vs. Shot (Depo-Provera): Similarities and Differences

Title: Birth Control Pill vs. Shot (Depo-Provera): Similarities and Differences
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 6/15/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/13/2020 12:00:00 AM




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Birth Control Pills (List of Oral Contraceptives and Side Effects)

Title: Birth Control Pills (List of Oral Contraceptives and Side Effects)
Category: Medications
Created: 12/31/1997 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 1/30/2020 12:00:00 AM




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Broiling in a Heat Wave? Wet T-shirt Can Safely Cool You Down

Title: Broiling in a Heat Wave? Wet T-shirt Can Safely Cool You Down
Category: Health News
Created: 4/13/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/14/2020 12:00:00 AM




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Restful Romance: Smelling Your Lover's Shirt Can Help You Sleep

Title: Restful Romance: Smelling Your Lover's Shirt Can Help You Sleep
Category: Health News
Created: 2/14/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/14/2020 12:00:00 AM




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The South Kintyre Basin: its role in the stratigraphical and structural evolution of the Firth of Clyde region during the Devonian-Carboniferous transition

Late Devonian–Early Carboniferous rocks at the southern end of the Kintyre Peninsula closely resemble those of the Kinnesswood and Clyde Sandstone formations in more easterly portions of the Firth of Clyde. For example, a previously unrecognized thick marlstone with pedogenic calcretes is present in the Kinnesswood Formation at the south tip of the peninsula and, on the west coast, south of Machrihanish, a striking cliffed exposure includes massive phreatic calcretes developed from cross-bedded sandstones and red mudstones closely resembling those of the Clyde Sandstone on Great Cumbrae. A similar phreatic calcrete unit is present in the lower part of the Ballagan Formation in south Bute. The presence of vadose and phreatic calcrete provides valuable information concerning palaeoclimatic conditions in southwestern Scotland during the Devonian–Carboniferous transition. Overlying thick volcanic rocks are correlative with the Clyde Plateau Volcanic Formation. The sediments accumulated in the South Kintyre Basin on the west side of the Highland Boundary Fault (HBF). Formation of this basin, and the North East Arran and Cumbraes basins in the northeastern part of the Firth of Clyde, is interpreted as a response to development of a ‘locked zone’ in the HBF during an episode of sinistral faulting.




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IRAK1 Is a Critical Mediator of Inflammation-Induced Preterm Birth [CLINICAL AND HUMAN IMMUNOLOGY]

Key Points

  • IRAK1 is hyperactivated in human preterm birth and in mouse and rhesus IUI models.

  • IRAK1 deletion and inhibition reduces preterm birth.

  • IRAK1 induces preterm birth by upregulating COX-2.




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    In vitro-virtual-reality: an anatomically explicit musculoskeletal simulation powered by in vitro muscle using closed loop tissue-software interaction [METHODS [amp ] TECHNIQUES]

    Christopher T. Richards and Enrico A. Eberhard

    Muscle force-length dynamics are governed by intrinsic contractile properties, motor stimulation and mechanical load. Although intrinsic properties are well-characterised, physiologists lack in vitro instrumentation accounting for combined effects of limb inertia, musculoskeletal architecture and contractile dynamics. We introduce in vitro virtual-reality (in vitro-VR) which enables in vitro muscle tissue to drive a musculoskeletal jumping simulation. In hardware, muscle force from a frog plantaris was transmitted to a software model where joint torques, inertia and ground reaction forces were computed to advance the simulation at 1 kHz. To close the loop, simulated muscle strain was returned to update in vitro length. We manipulated 1) stimulation timing and, 2) the virtual muscle's anatomical origin. This influenced interactions among muscular, inertial, gravitational and contact forces dictating limb kinematics and jump performance. We propose that in vitro-VR can be used to illustrate how neuromuscular control and musculoskeletal anatomy influence muscle dynamics and biomechanical performance.




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    Coaching Intensity, Adherence to Essential Birth Practices, and Health Outcomes in the BetterBirth Trial in Uttar Pradesh, India

    ABSTRACTBackground:Coaching can improve the quality of care in primary-level birth facilities and promote birth attendant adherence to essential birth practices (EBPs) that reduce maternal and perinatal mortality. The intensity of coaching needed to promote and sustain behavior change is unknown. We investigated the relationship between coaching intensity, EBP adherence, and maternal and perinatal health outcomes using data from the BetterBirth Trial, which assessed the impact of a complex, coaching-based implementation of the World Health Organization's Safe Childbirth Checklist in Uttar Pradesh, India.Methods:For each birth, we defined multiple coaching intensity metrics, including coaching frequency (coaching visits per month), cumulative coaching (total coaching visits accrued during the intervention), and scheduling adherence (coaching delivered as scheduled). We considered coaching delivered at both facility and birth attendant levels. We assessed the association between coaching intensity and birth attendant adherence to 18 EBPs and with maternal and perinatal health outcomes using regression models.Results:Coaching frequency was associated with modestly increased EBP adherence. Delivering 6 coaching visits per month to facilities was associated with adherence to 1.3 additional EBPs (95% confidence interval [CI]=0.6, 1.9). High-frequency coaching delivered with high coverage among birth attendants was associated with greater improvements: providing 70% of birth attendants at a facility with at least 1 visit per month was associated with adherence to 2.0 additional EBPs (95% CI=1.0, 2.9). Neither cumulative coaching nor scheduling adherence was associated with EBP adherence. Coaching was generally not associated with health outcomes, possibly due to the small magnitude of association between coaching and EBP adherence.Conclusions:Frequent coaching may promote behavior change, especially if delivered with high coverage among birth attendants. However, the effects of coaching were modest and did not persist over time, suggesting that future coaching-based interventions should explore providing frequent coaching for longer periods.




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    Markers of Early Life Infection in Relation to Adult Diabetes: Prospective Evidence From a National Birth Cohort Study Over Four Decades




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    Vijay Devarakonda Birthday: कभी किराया देने के भी नहीं थे पैसे, आज 'अर्जुन रेड्डी' के पास है करोड़ों का बंगला

    विजय देवरकोंडा (Vijay Devarakonda) आज के समय में तेलुगू फिल्मों के सफल एक्टर्स में गिने जाते हैं। आज विजय अपना 31वां जन्मदिन मना रहे हैं। इतनी कम उम्र में ही विजय की फैन फॉलोइंग कोरोड़ों में है। विजय का जन्म 9 मई, 1989 में हैदराबाद में हुआ था।




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    Sai Pallavi Birthday: साउथ की इस अभिनेत्री ने चंद मिनटों में ठुकराई थी दो करोड़ रुपये की डील, पहली फिल्म से ही बन गईं थीं स्टार

    दक्षिण भारतीय सिनेमा की मशहूर अभिनेत्री साई पल्लवी का आज जन्मदिन है। वह 28 साल की हो गई हैं। आइए उनके जन्मदिन पर जानते हैं कुछ दिलचस्प बातें...




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    Dirt 5 Announced, Coming to Xbox Series X, PS5, PS4, Xbox One

    Codemasters during the latest Inside Xbox event announced Dirt 5 for the Xbox Series X. The game will also launch for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Google Stadia. It will release in October 2020.

    View the announcement trailer below:

    Read an overview of the game via Xbox below:

    Fresh out of the box from the latest Inside Xbox, myself and the whole Codemasters team are delighted to reveal Dirt 5 to the world (but especially you), launching this year on both Xbox One and Xbox Series X.

    For a while now, our dedicated development team in Cheshire, UK has been under the hood of this machine, turning a concept into reality. Well, gaming reality. You get what I mean. That concept? To make the boldest, bravest, most stylish off-road racing game ever made, where intense, competitive action is just the beginning of what blows you away in Dirt 5.

    To the uninitiated who may not be clued up on the legacy of Dirt, let’s go for a drive, all the way back to 1998, when Colin McRae Rally brought the world of off-road racing into gaming and into the mainstream. With the series morphing into Dirt in 2007, it’s delivered high-impact extreme racing ever since – most recently through the brutal, ultra-realistic Dirt Rally 2.0. This time around with Dirt 5, we’re doing things a little… differently.

    Take a peek at our announce trailer, first revealed exclusively during Inside Xbox, and you’ll see what we mean – from the stunning locations, to the epic racing, to the variety of vehicles and surfaces. We’re putting you behind the wheel of incredible off-road machines, in iconic real-world settings, to race through dynamic routes and extreme conditions. But don’t forget the concept. All that racing action is only part of the story.

    We wanted to go bigger, in all possible ways. Take Career, which hands you a deep story-based mode with a star-studded cast, led by the legendary Troy Baker and Nolan North. These legendary voices of gaming, and some familiar names from the car culture world, lay out a story with decision-based changes and a proper narrative to get your teeth into.

    There’s the franchise’s deepest livery editor and in-race Photo Mode, where you can show off your creative side. Then you’ve got the 12-player multiplayer action with playful objective-based modes, the four-player split-screen for offline frolics with your pals, and even more brand new features we’ll be revealing more on soon… I’m basically listing stuff at this point, but there’s so much going on here!

    And not to forget: Everything we’re laying out here is raised up a notch through the, quite frankly, intimidating power of Xbox Series X. The team here has made use of the tools to create an unprecedented level of graphical fidelity and optimized performance. What does that mean for you in Dirt 5? Constant action, greater potential in gameplay, and seeing every spec of mud kick up and splat onto your windscreen. Ah, bliss.

    Before I leave you, I wanted to give you a pro tip; a little pocket of knowledge to store away until Dirt 5 bursts onto the scene this Autumn. When you jump into this game, forget the norm. Forget expectations. Forget the ‘regular’ way of playing. Dirt 5 dares you – and rewards you – for being creative, stylish, and sometimes for being a straight-up lunatic.

    A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.

    Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/443421/dirt-5-announced-coming-to-xbox-series-x-ps5-ps4-xbox-one/




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    Australian Scientists Discover 'Virgin' Bees That Don't Have Sex And Only Give Birth To Females

    Researchers at a Sydney university have discovered how some female bees have managed to reproduce despite never doing the deed with another. More »
        




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    Jio, Airtel और Vodafone के ये हैं लंबी अवधि वाले प्लांस, नहीं कराना पड़ेगा हर बार मोबाइल नंबर रिचार्ज

    कोरोना संक्रमण के कारण पूरे देश में लॉकडाउन लगा हुआ है और यह कब खत्म होगा इसका अंदाजा लगाया जाना मुश्किल है। ऐसे में आप भी हर महीने मोबाइल नंबर रिचार्ज करा कर परेशान हो गए हैं, तो यह खबर आपके लिए है।




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    Airtel के तीन धांसू प्लांस हुए लॉन्च, अनलिमिटेड कॉलिंग के साथ रोज मिलेगा 1GB डाटा

    भारत की दिग्गज टेलीकॉम कंपनी एयरटेल ने अपने ग्राहकों को फायदा पहुंचाने के लिए तीन नए प्री-पेड प्लान लॉन्च किए हैं। इन तीनों प्लान की कीमत 99 रुपये, 129 रुपये और 199 रुपये है।




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    DIRT 5 release date confirmed for PS5, Xbox Series X and existing consoles



    Codemasters next racing game, DIRT 5 has been announced.




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    RPGCast – Episode 435: “This Deck Was Funded With Miniskirts”

    The RPG Cast crew gets tempted to buy all the collector’s editions today. We also then find out all the release dates. Now excuse us...




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    RPGCast – Episode 441: “Put A T-Shirt There”

    This week I have a challenge for you. Yes, you, the person reading this description. Call our voicemail at 608-729-4098 and leave a message about...




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    RPGCast – Episode 466: “Hello Shirtless Angel”

    Chris gets stared down by kangaroos while playing every game in existence. Anna Marie shows us her kangaskhan. Kelley does a blind taste test of...




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    Study: Single Gene Causes ‘Virgin Births’ in Cape Honeybees

    A protein-coding gene called GB45239 is responsible for thelytokous parthenogenesis — the ability to produce daughters asexually — in the Cape honeybee (Apis mellifera capensis), a subspecies of honeybee found in the two southern provinces of South Africa, according to a new paper published in the journal Current Biology. The female worker caste of the [...]




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    End of one-child policy in China linked to rise in birth anomalies

    Following China’s switch to a two-child policy, there has been a slight rise in congenital anomalies, perhaps because parents are older on average at conception




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    Dua Lipa felt 'sad' she wasn't able to celebrate her sister's birthday in person

    The 24-year-old singer has posted a glowing tribute to her sister Rina on Instagram, expressing sadness that the coronavirus lockdown has stopped




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    *NSYNC enjoy mini online reunion for Lance Bass's birthday

    Singer Lance Bass turned 41 on 4 May.




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    Adele reveals her incredible weight loss in new birthday picture

    The 'Hello' singer turned 32 on Tuesday (05.05.20) and when she took to Instagram to thank fans for their well-wishes on her special day




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    Pregnant Ciara joins virtual baby shower for military mums

    Ciara also opened up about the challenges of co-parenting with her husband, National Football League quarterback Russell Wilson, during the COVID-19 lockdown.






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    Trump campaign releases new mobile app, tooled for virtual volunteering

    After teasing it for seven months, President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign finally launched a new phone application to rally supporters on Thursday that has been re-imagined for the virtual political age.




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    Hillary Clinton to endorse Biden during women's virtual town hall

    Hillary Clinton, the first woman to win a major party’s presidential nomination, teased an expected endorsement of Joe Biden for president Tuesday in a tweet.




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    Gas stoves making indoor air up to five times dirtier than outdoor air, report finds

    Gas cookers making people sick and exposing tens of millions to air pollution levels that would be illegal if they were outside

    Gas stoves are making people sick, contributing pollution that makes indoor air up to two to five times dirtier than outdoor air, according to a new report.

    Related: Microplastics found in greater quantities than ever before on seabed

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    Watch Live as the National Zoo’s Cheetah Gives Birth to a Litter of Cubs

    Congratulations to first-time mother Echo the cheetah!




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    Take a Virtual Tour of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Humboldt Exhibition

    Meet the hugely influential polymath, who foretold of climate change and inspired artists, writers and even the founder of the Smithsonian




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    Ten Animals and Plants Around the World That You Can (Virtually) Adopt

    While COVID-19 stymies travel, help conserve those things—from cacti to manta rays—that will beckon you later




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    Virgin birth has scientists buzzing

    Researchers have identified the single gene that determines how Cape honey bees reproduce without ever having sex. One gene, GB45239 on chromosome 11, is responsible for virgin births.




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    Paris to hold men's fashion week in virtual format July 9-13: statement

    Paris will hold a men's fashion week in virtual format from July 9 to July 13 for the Men Spring/Summer collections 2021, organisers said on Wednesday.




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    Happy Birthday Brenda! Richard Osman's mother inundated with wishes as she celebrates 78th birthday in isolation

    Follow our live coronavirus updates HERE Coronavirus: the symptoms




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    Great-grandmother and cancer sufferer celebrates 81st birthday after beating Covid-19

    Follow our live Covid-19 updates HERE Coronavirus: The symptoms




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    Judge slams lawyers for appearing 'shirtless' or 'staying in bed' for video conference hearings

    Florida judge Dennis Bailey said it was "remarkable" that many attorneys appear inappropriately on camera for hearings using the Zoom video conferencing app.




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    Celebrities join Earl of Wessex to send 'virtual congratulations' to Duke of Edinburgh award winners

    Follow our live coronavirus updates HERE Coronavirus: The symptoms




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    Dominic Raab to deputise for Boris Johnson at virtual G7 summit as PM recovers from coronavirus

    Coronavirus: the symptoms Read our LIVE updates on the coronavirus here




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    Tom Moore could receive Spitfire flypast for 100th birthday as coronavirus fundraiser passes £21 million

    The 99-year-old war veteran has raised an incredible £21 million for charity




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    Queen requests there be no gun salutes to mark 94th birthday

    The Queen has asked that there be no gun salutes to mark her 94th birthday next week.




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    Royal family wishes Queen a 'very happy birthday' as she turns 94

    Members of the royal family have sent birthday wishes to the Queen as she turns 94.




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    Virtual work experience to help students beat coronavirus lockdown

    Businesses are giving schoolchildren virtual work experience placements to prevent them from missing out on opportunities during the coronavirus.




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    NHS fundraising hero Captain Tom Moore sent 'tens of thousands' of birthday cards

    War veteran Captain Tom Moore, who has raised £28 million for the NHS by walking lengths of his garden, has been sent tens of thousands of cards ahead of his 100th birthday.




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    Moment dad watches birth of first child on Zoom after social distancing rules stopped him being with wife during labour

    This is the heartwarming moment a new dad watched the birth of his first child on Zoom after coronavirus social distancing rules stopped him from being in hospital with his wife.




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    Prince Louis birthday photos: New pictures show ruby-cheeked royal playing in garden of Norfolk home

    Adorable new photographs of Prince Louis taken by his mother Kate have been released ahead of his first birthday.




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    Teacher gives birth in supermarket car park after NHS ambulance crew thought plea for help was wave of thanks

    A teacher gave birth in her car outside a supermarket after a passing ambulance crew mistook her husband's attempt to flag them down as cheers of gratitude towards the NHS.




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    Prince Louis photographed making rainbow poster by mum Kate to mark second birthday

    Prince Louis has shown his support for the NHS by making a rainbow poster for a series of photographs to mark his second birthday.




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    Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and baby Archie make video call to great-grandmother the Queen on her 94th birthday

    The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's baby son Archie joined in with a video call to his great-grandmother the Queen on her 94th birthday.