Australian junior doctors launch legal action against managers over working conditions
Registrars at an Australian hospital have launched legal action against its management amid claims that…
Month: August 2019
New target found for disease of the heart’s smallest blood vessels
When we race walk, for example, part of our healthy heart muscle may want a…
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Sharp meets flat in tunable 2D material
Scientists have created unique two-dimensional flakes with two distinct personalities: molybdenum diselenide on one side…
Diet change needed to save vast areas of tropics
One quarter of the world’s tropical land could disappear by the end of the century…
Dyes and viruses create new composite material for photooxidation reactions
A recent study shows that native viruses can be employed as a scaffold to immobilize…
Mars: Cause of methane spikes still unknown
New study rules out wind erosion as the source of methane gas on Mars and…
A novel method to characterize genes with high-precision in single cells
A method of targeted RNA sequencing (transcriptome analysis) has now been developed, which precisely detects…
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Asian carp capable of surviving in much larger areas of Lake Michigan than previously thought
Asian carp are capable of surviving and growing in much larger portions of Lake Michigan…
More than just jaundice: Mouse study shows bilirubin may protect the brain
In studies in mice, researchers report they have found that bilirubin, a bile pigment most…
GP app service Livi expands to cover 1.85 million patients in England
The digital GP service provider Livi will now cover 1.85 million patients in Birmingham, Northamptonshire,…
Key to targeting the spread of pancreatic cancer
Targeting the tissue around pancreatic cancer cells may be the key to stopping their spread…
Evaluating blood flow is key to early diagnosis and treatment for people with critical limb ischemia
The strengths and limitations of non-invasive and other imaging techniques used to diagnose critical limb…
Cheryl Ann Britton
bmj;366/aug12_4/l5116/FAF1faCheryl Ann Britton was born and raised in Bradford, where she attended Bradford Girls Grammar…
Ian James Burns
bmj;366/aug12_3/l5115/FAF1faIan James Burns was born in Glasgow to parents James Aloysius Burns and Mabel Thomson…
Association between vitamin D supplementation and mortality: systematic review and meta-analysis
AbstractObjectiveTo investigate whether vitamin D supplementation is associated with lower mortality in adults.DesignSystematic review and…
STAT Plus: With Alzheimer’s research at a crossroads, AI might point the way forward
It’s easy to be pessimistic about the search for a breakthrough Alzheimer’s drug. Failures and…
Canadians are hopping mad about Trump’s drug importation plan. Some of them are trying to stop it.
WASHINGTON — Canadians are furious about the Trump administration’s plan to import their prescription drugs. And…
Vaginal Steaming: The Bad Effect You Must Know
A woman from Canada suffered a second-degree burn after trying vaginal steaming. Read Original Article:…
Science Explains Why We Bend Our Arms While Running
Our arms usually swing side to side whenever we run, but have you wondered what’s…
Paleontologists Reveal New Shovel-Billed Dinosaur
Recently, scientists were able to identify a previously discovered fossil of a dinosaur with a…
Prevent Childhood Injuries Due To Cosmetics With These Tips
A new study highlights the growing cases of children’s injuries linked to accidental exposure to…
Best Tips For Outdoor Workouts When It’s Quite Hot Outside
From the perfect time to staying hydrated, read on to see the best tips to…
The Science Behind Spider Webs
Learn the science behind nature’s greatest architect and their masterpiece: spiders and their webs. Read…
Guidelines are not perfect but provide safeguards for both patients and physicians
Elwenspoek and colleagues review the evidence base behind the current UK guidelines for monitoring diabetes…
Stem Cell For Faster Teeth Healing: What You Need To Know
A new study shows that stem cells may soon replace costly and painful methods for…
Laughter Is The Best Medicine: How Humor Improves Our Health
Laughter is the best medicine, literally. And here’s how. Read Original Article: Laughter Is The…
Mangosteen Health Benefits: Prevents Cancer, Regulates Blood Sugar And More
Although often overlooked, the mangosteen fruit is one the very best nature has to offer….
Urinary Tract Infection Facts Your Doctor May Not Be Telling You
From sex, condoms to diet, read on to see what can cause urinary tract infection…
Does The Moon Really Affect Our Mental Health?
The moon is directly connected with various natural phenomena, but is it connected to our…
‘We are facing a learning crisis’, UN chief warns on International Youth Day
Schools are “not equipping young people with the skills they need to navigate the technological…
Vaginal Steaming Treatment Leaves Woman With Second-Degree Burns – Interesting Engineering
Vaginal Steaming Treatment Leaves Woman With Second-Degree Burns Interesting Engineering Yoni steaming is part of a…
Celebrity Prenatal Yoga Teacher Desi Bartlett Partners with Manduka to Produce Family-Friendly Yoga Mat – Yahoo Finance
Celebrity Prenatal Yoga Teacher Desi Bartlett Partners with Manduka to Produce Family-Friendly Yoga Mat Yahoo Finance…
Some Medicines and Driving Don’t Mix
Source: Food and Drug AdministrationRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Impaired Driving, Medicines Read Original Article: Some Medicines…
Climate change conversations can be difficult for both skeptics, environmentalists
Having productive conversations about climate change isn’t only challenging when dealing with skeptics, it can…
Why stress and anxiety aren’t always bad
People generally think of stress and anxiety as negative concepts, but while both stress and…
Psychology can help prevent deadly childhood accidents
Injuries have overtaken infectious disease as the leading cause of death for children worldwide, and…
Reduced carbohydrate intake improves type 2 diabetics’ ability to regulate blood sugar
Patients with type 2 diabetes improve their ability to regulate blood sugar levels if they…
Low-income, black neighborhoods still hit hard by air pollution
Disease-causing air pollution remains high in pockets of America — particularly those where many low-income…
Synthetic azetidines could help simplify drug design for neurological diseases
Chemists found a simple route to synthesize azetidines, precursors that make it easier for drug…
Scientists can now control thermal profiles at the nanoscale
Scientists have designed and tested an experimental system that uses a near-infrared laser to actively…
Effective Ways To Enhance Memory
A positive outlook and staying active are important to keep memory intact in old age….
Eucalyptus Leaves Relieve Cold Symptoms, Improve Dental Health And Other Health Benefits
Eucalyptus leaves are full of medicinal benefits. Read Original Article: Eucalyptus Leaves Relieve Cold Symptoms,…
Fluoride In Drinking Water: Boon Or Bane?
From potential side effects to its common sources, read on to see the top facts…
Fluoride In Drinking Water: Boon Or Bane?
From potential side effects to its common sources, read on to see the top facts…
Minnesota Hepatitis Outbreak: What You Need To Know
The Minnesota Department of Health has declared a hepatitis A outbreak after health officials confirmed…
Ebola veteran warns virus could become entrenched in DRC if outbreak response does not improve
A long-time veteran of Ebola responses has raised serious concerns about the way the current…
Senators blast Novartis over data manipulation before approval of Zolgensma
WASHINGTON — A group of senators, including presidential hopefuls Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Bernie…
Opinion: Medicare’s ‘new technology’ payment plan doesn’t go far enough
It’s a story that’s sadly too familiar to clinicians like me: A middle-aged patient at…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Delayed approval decision raises fears for Vascepa; drug prices snakebit by lack of competition
Happy Friday! Elizabeth Cooney here from Boston, filling in for Ed Silverman from a campus…
Coffee vs. Cigarette: Which Disrupts Sleep More?
A new study found that drinking coffee before bed will not affect an individual’s quality…