UN heath agency: Time is now to ‘act as one’ in fighting infectious coronavirus
Following confirmed cases of the Novel coronavirus in Europe, the United Nations health agency released…
Month: January 2020
Combatting antisemitism requires ‘solidarity in the face of hatred’, says UN chief
Against the backdrop of a constant stream of attacks targeting Jews, their institutions and property, UN Secretary-General…
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Can lithium halt progression of Alzheimer’s disease?
In a new study, a team of researchers has shown that, when given in a…
Trump Administration Says Pregnant Foreign Travelers Could Threaten National Security – The Daily Beast
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Mom diagnosed with breast cancer during pregnancy delivers baby boy – WXIX
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Research Roundup: Cannabis During Pregnancy and More – BioSpace
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Grimes appears to confirm she’s pregnant, possibly Elon Musk’s baby – Business Insider – Business Insider
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FAQ about pregnancy and the flu – WTMJ-TV
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The politics of pregnancy in art history – Financial Times
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PODCAST: The Last Cherry Blossom, a story of survival
Yuriko was just a 12 year-old growing up in Hiroshima, when the devastating mushroom cloud…
‘Default male bias’ makes for generations of ‘invisible women’, author tells UN audience
Although women make up half the global population, they are often disregarded in the increasingly important world of big data: from measuring…
News in Brief 24 January 2020
258 million out of school ‘unacceptable’: UN General Assembly President UN assisting hundreds affected…
The drive for quality education worldwide, faces ‘mammoth challenges’
Aligning inclusive, quality education with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was centre-stage on Friday, as…
People at Risk: Those with Weakened Immune Systems
Source: Department of Health and Human ServicesRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Foodborne Illness, Immune System and Disorders…
DNA sleuths read the coronavirus genome, tracing its origins and looking for dangerous mutations
As infectious disease specialists and epidemiologists race to contain the outbreak of the novel coronavirus…
Lawmakers review alternatives to opioids for pain treatment – KITV Honolulu
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Reduce the Symptoms of Chronic Stress
The pressures of modern life, with its information overload, rapid change, and loss of social…
How Are You Managing Your Stress?
Whether it’s the political news of the day, money worries, or family drama, triggers for…
Natural Anxiety Remedies Include Supplements, Exercise, and More
Feeling anxious, whether it’s focused on a particular subject or just a generalized sense of…
Herbal Remedies to Banish Depression
Long before the development of prescription antidepressant medications such as Prozac, Zoloft, Tofranil, and Lexapro,…
Exercise May Help Protect Against and Reduce the Symptoms of Depression
Think about how good you feel after a brisk walk, a night of dancing, or…
Haiti cholera outbreak ‘stopped in its tracks’
After a nine-year long cholera outbreak in Haiti that killed close to 10,000 people, this…
Opioid dependence found to permanently change brains of rats
Approximately one-quarter of patients who are prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them, with five…
‘Jumping genes’ help stabilize DNA folding patterns
The DNA molecule inside the nucleus of any human cell is more than six feet…
Blue-emitting diode demonstrates limitations and promise of perovskite semiconductors
Halide perovskites have garnered attention because they’re highly efficient at capturing energy in solar cells…
Early life adversity and opioid addiction
Individuals with a history of early life adversity (ELA) are disproportionately prone to opioid addiction….
STAT Plus: Another patient charity settles charges it helped drug makers pay Medicare kickbacks
After a contentious, two-year battle with federal authorities, a patient charity called Patient Services agreed…
How fast can biotech come up with a vaccine for the latest outbreak?
The deadly outbreak of a novel coronavirus has sparked a race among biotech companies, each…
STAT Plus: What does the latest twist in the Sarepta saga mean for the future of the FDA? We discuss
Earlier this week, the Food and Drug Administration released documents that reveal a schism within…
New coronavirus can cause infections with no symptoms and sicken otherwise healthy people, studies show
Two papers published Friday in the journal the Lancet offer some of the first rigorous…
STAT Plus: Insys founder gets 5½ years in jail for his role in fentanyl prescription scheme
The founder of Insys Therapeutics was sentenced to 5½ years in federal prison Thursday for…
‘Traumatic as hell’: Patients describe what it’s like to be restrained in the ER
Sometimes, in especially intense moments in the emergency room, a staffer might have to take…
CDC reports second U.S. case of novel virus spreading in China
A second case of the new infection emerging from China has been discovered in the…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Drug makers spent $120 million lobbying Congress in 2019; more investors are bullish in Biogen’s Alzheimer drug
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too…
Scientists capture molecular maps of animal tissue with unprecedented detail
Scientists have refined a technique called mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) that translates reams of data…
Junior doctor who was convicted of downloading child pornography is struck off
A junior doctor who worked in paediatrics before his arrest and conviction for downloading child…
China coronavirus: what do we know so far?
Since reports of a mysterious pneumonia-like condition began circulating in December, the public health world…
US executive heart screening programmes violate “do not harm” rule, say medics
US “executive screening programmes” offer expensive cardiovascular testing even though the tests are not justified…
Bridget Concepta “Connie” Fahey
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WHO’s rollout of malaria vaccine in Africa: can safety questions be answered after only 24 months?
Key messagesPhase III trials of the RTS,S malaria vaccine identified three safety concerns: higher risks…
Life as a physician in obstetrics and gynaecology
A career in obstetrics and gynaecology is flexible, exciting, and fulfilling. There is a great…
Carolina Researchers May Have Just Discovered Potential HIV Cure
U.S. scientists find new approach that exposes latent HIV to attack by the body’s immune…
Opinion: Using social norms to drive positive changes in health
Well-intentioned efforts to help others often backfire, but we can learn from our mistakes. Vaping…
Opinion: Questionable study casts a cloud over the 75th anniversary of water fluoridation
Seventy-five years ago, on Jan. 25, 1945, public health officials began an experiment in Grand…
Precautions are in place. Now U.S. hospitals and states ready for more cases of novel virus from China
It seemed like it was only a matter of time. Even before the first U.S….
Large Study Identifies More Than 100 Autism Genes
A landmark research study has identified 102 more genes linked to the development of autism….
Acai Berry Health Benefits That Will Surprise You
Although the acai berry is noted for its high antioxidant content, it has other, lesser-known…
Skin Cream Might Protect Against Dengue and Zika Viruses
Scientists have found a skin cream that activates the body’s immune system to fight off…
Federal Government Proposes Tighter Regulations For Service Animals On Planes
According to a new release by the U.S. Department of Transportation, it’s reportedly currently in…
UK Researchers Respond Harshly To WHO’s Warnings Concerning The Use Of E-Cigarettes
In recent developments, a new warning concerning vaping released just this week by the World…