The secret of strong underwater mussel adhesion revealed
Scientists have identified a mechanism of adhesive proteins in a mussel that controls the surface…
Month: January 2020
Predicting the degradation behavior of advanced medical devices
Polymer materials play a vital role in today’s medicine. While many applications demand for long-lasting…
Tension between foreign climbers and Sherpas began over 200 years ago
Recent tragedies on Everest have exposed growing resentment felt by some Sherpas towards foreign climbers…
How moon jellyfish get about
With their translucent bells, moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita) move around the oceans in a very…
Running for deputy leader of the Labour Party: five minutes with . . . Rosena Allin-Khan
“I’m a doctor first. I didn’t become an MP to stop being a doctor. Working…
Yeshi Dhonden: personal physician to the 14th Dalai Lama
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STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Most Americans worry about drug prices, not Medicare for All; FDA remains divided over a drug
Top of the morning to you, and a fine one it is. Our short person…
CQC to reinspect dozens of care homes after uncovering “duplicate material” in reports
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is to carry out dozens of reinspections of care and…
Blinding may be unnecessary, but please divest
In the hierarchy of evidence, randomised trials are near the top, trumped only by meta-analysis…
Scurvy in children . . . and other stories
ScurvyScurvy once occurred in seafarers and long distance travellers. Currently, the most vulnerable group seems…
Better health and wellbeing for all
The imminent change of leadership at the top of the World Health Organization’s European region…
An unexpected side effect of gardening
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Syncope in a young woman
A previously well and active 25 year old woman with no underlying structural heart disease…
Value of kindness: “I went to the doctor and he didn’t even look at me”
The title of Klaber and Bailey’s editorial, Kindness: an underrated currency, conceals a greater wisdom…
Kindness: “Hello, my name is” badges have helped
I agree with Klaber and Bailey that we should all try to be more kind…
Brian Bartley
bmj;368/jan22_10/m151/FAF1faAfter enjoying national service as an army captain in Hong Kong and undertaking an obstetrics…
John Phillips Mckay
bmj;368/jan22_9/m153/FAF1faJohn Phillips Mckay was the loving husband of Marjorie of blessed memory, a much loved…
Jeannette Alexandra Smith
bmj;368/jan22_8/m154/FAF1faJeannette Alexandra Ferguson was born on Guernsey, the daughter of Alexander and Emily Ferguson and…
Jonathan Maw
bmj;368/jan22_7/m152/FAF1faDane Stephen Jonathan Maw, known as Jonathan, was born in Bath on 8 September 1937….
This Weekend Habit Increases Obesity Risk
One study found that inconsistent eating times on weekends can lead to obesity. Read Original…
Opinion: Pain doesn’t stigmatize people. We do that to each other
In 2000, a truck rear-ended my friend Andrea’s car as she stopped at a crosswalk…
Watch: Why do some viruses spread more widely than others?
As public health officials try to gauge the threat posed by a new virus that…
A fitting memorial: Superbug treatment named for the patient who inspired its discovery
Even for the most elite of bacteria-killers, these superbugs were a challenge. They’d delayed Mallory…
It’s been sequenced. It’s spread across borders. Now the new pneumonia-causing virus needs a name
Ebola, SARS, swine flu, MERS. With the reality that a previously unknown animal virus has…
Drinking Tea Lowers Depression Risk In Older Adults
There is an association between lifelong tea drinking and a lower risk of depression. Read…
Drinking Coffee Might Lower Alzheimer’s Disease Risk
There are a mass of studies supporting the conclusion drinking coffee does have favorable effects…
Do You Really Need All These Protein Shakes?
Nowadays, it’s quite normal to see average and casual gym-goers take protein shakes, powders, bars…
Scientist In China Calls For Temporary Cut-Off In Wuhan To Stop The Spreading Of The Coronavirus
A scientist from the Chinese Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reportedly urging people…
Scientists Discover Colossus Penguin Fossil In Antarctica
A team of scientists in Antarctica recently discovered the fossils of an ancient penguin species…
New Research Reveals There Are Far Fewer Bee Species Now Compared To The 1950s
According to observations and collections of bee collections that go as far back as a…
U.S. Confirms Its First Case Of The Coronavirus
According to the latest update by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a…
People Are Dipping Their Testicles In Soy Sauce And Here’s Why
Social media is now afire with men dipping their testicles in soy sauce. What’s behind…
Worst Collagen-Destroying Foods You Should Avoid
Here are some collagen-destroying foods that you should steer clear of, as well as some…
Best Tips On How To Lower Birth Defects Risk For Pregnant Women
Here are some tips pregnant women can do to increase the chances of their babies…
Here’s What Sugar Does To Your Teeth
Here’s what sugar really does to your teeth. Read Original Article: Here’s What Sugar Does…
Delta Sued Over New Uniforms That Brought Illnesses To Employees
Delta Air Lines face health and safety issues as a result of newly issued uniforms….
STAT Plus: Civica Rx teams with Blue Cross Blue Shield to widen its alternative market for generics
In its latest bid to rework the marketplace for generic drugs, the Civica Rx nonprofit…
Is Lack Of Sleep To Blame For Your Depression?
Lack of sleep may be the cause of psychological problems, experts said. Read Original Article:…
People to Watch: Miranda Grisales-Buell uses yoga to heal – Rockford Register Star
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US to impose visa restrictions for pregnant women to crackdown on ‘birth tourism’ – The Hill
US to impose visa restrictions for pregnant women to crackdown on ‘birth tourism’ The Hill Pregnant…
Pregnancy and breastfeeding linked to lower risk of early menopause – New Scientist News
Pregnancy and breastfeeding linked to lower risk of early menopause New Scientist News Read Original Article:…
From prison to pregnancy resource center to home – Pregnancy Help News
From prison to pregnancy resource center to home Pregnancy Help News Read Original Article: From prison…
Weight Loss Tip: 5 Best Food Items To Add To Your Grocery List
Weight loss can be aided by consuming these negative calorie foods. Read ahead to know…
5 Weightlifting Myths Debunked
These weightlifting myths actually help a little when doing effective muscle-building workouts. Read Original Article:…
State of Our World: Elliott Harris, Marta Roig and Dawn Holland in conversation
The UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs recently released two major reports on the…
News in Brief 22 January 2020
Independent UN rights experts call for investigation into alleged Saudi hacking UN chief welcomes formation of new Lebanese Government …
Poor mental health ‘both cause and effect’ of school exclusion
Children with mental health needs require urgent support from primary school onwards to avoid exclusion,…
Climate-friendly food choices protect the planet, promote health, reduce health costs
Increased uptake of plant-based diets in New Zealand could substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions while…
Genetics Home Reference: familial hypercholesterolemia
Source: National Library of Medicine – Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cholesterol, Lipid Metabolism Disorders Read Original…
2019 Novel Coronavirus, Wuhan, China
Source: Centers for Disease Control and PreventionRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Coronavirus Infections Read Original Article: 2019…