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Month: December 2020
News in Brief 23 December 2020
Fears grow over pre-election violence close to Central African Republic capital Press freedom more important than ever, says UN body, condemns killing…
The Health Benefits of Oregano Oil
Studies in human cells and in animals show that oils from the oregano plant have…
STAT+: Federal judge places restraining order on Trump’s latest drug pricing rule
WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Wednesday issued a temporary restraining order preventing one of…
NICE guideline on long covid
The covid-19 pandemic has killed over 1.6 million people worldwide,1 caused the worst healthcare crisis…
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The BMJ wins libel case brought by gynaecologist
A High Court judge has dismissed a claim from a gynaecologist who sought damages from…
Covid-19: UK regulator approves lateral flow test for home use despite accuracy concerns
The UK’s regulator has approved the Innova lateral flow covid-19 test for people to self-administer…
Methodological standards for qualitative and mixed methods patient centered outcomes research
Rigorous methodologies are critical for ensuring the trustworthiness of research results. This paper will describe…
Covid-19: Chaotic decision making and failure to communicate undermined government response, says report
Ministers must improve the way they use and communicate advice from scientists or risk repeating…
Elimination could be the optimal response strategy for covid-19 and other emerging pandemic diseases
The covid-19 pandemic might be remembered for the astonishingly rapid development of effective vaccines. But…
Hate speech on Facebook poses ‘acute challenges to human dignity’ – UN expert
An independent UN human rights expert called on Wednesday for Facebook’s Oversight Board to give…
Iraq: Trump pardons for Baghdad Blackwater guards ‘contributes to impunity’ says UN rights office
The UN human rights office OHCHR, has voiced deep concern over the decision by United States President…
Covering faces around kids won’t mask emotions
The proliferation of face coverings to keep COVID-19 in check isn’t keeping kids from understanding…
Capturing 40 years of climate change for an endangered Montana prairie
Over 40 years of monitoring, an endangered bunchgrass prairie became hotter, drier and more susceptible…
Evidence for a massive paleo-tsunami at ancient Tel Dor
Underwater excavation, borehole drilling, and modelling suggests a massive paleo-tsunami struck near the ancient settlement…
For Pets This Holiday Season, the List of Dangers Has Grown
In a normal year, the holidays are a time for family and friends, festive good…
How our brains track where we and others go
A new study reveals how your brain navigates places and monitors someone else in the…
Disposable surgical masks best for being heard clearly when speaking, study finds
Researchers have published the results of a new study evaluating the acoustic effects of face…
Perfect transmission through barrier using sound
A research team has for the first time experimentally proved a century old quantum theory…
Conifers can be green because of a photosynthetic short-cut
How can conifers that are used, for example, as Christmas trees, keep their green needles…
Press freedom more important than ever, as UN condemns killing of 59 media workers
At least 59 media workers have been killed this year, four of them women, the…
If I have allergies, should I get the coronavirus vaccine? An expert answers this and other questions
Should you get one of the new coronavirus vaccines if you have allergies? Here’s what…
Secondary bloodstream infections associated with severe COVID-19
People with severe COVID-19 and a secondary blood infection were significantly sicker upon hospital admission,…
New mammogram measures of breast cancer risk could revolutionize screening
World-first techniques for predicting breast cancer risk from mammograms could revolutionize breast screening by allowing…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Feds sue Walmart over opioid prescriptions; U.S. buys more Pfizer vaccine doses
Good morning, everyone. Damian Garde here, filling in for Ed Silverman one last time as…
Opinion: Let’s put the straw man of pandemic denial out of his misery
Listen to the chorus and you’d come to think that our biggest problem in responding…
Opinion: Covid-19 vaccines are safe. But let’s be clear about what ‘safe’ means
Unprecedented collaborative efforts in vaccine development have culminated in multiple vaccines being tested in advanced…
STAT+: How 2020 became the year of the biotech SPAC
Over the past year, the humble blank-check IPO has risen from a disreputable relic of…
‘Every day is an emergency’: The pandemic is worsening psychiatric bed shortages nationwide
The Covid-19 pandemic has dramatically cut the availability of inpatient psychiatric beds, with facilities across…
‘There’s no back to normal’: For people with terminal illnesses, time lost to Covid-19 can’t be made up
After Aaron Hoover found out he had glioblastoma in 2019, a new imperative imbued each…
Covid Vaccine During Pregnancy? Even Doctors Struggle With This Question – The New York Times
Covid Vaccine During Pregnancy? Even Doctors Struggle With This Question The New York Times COVID-19 Vaccine:…
Pregnancy Is Safe After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Study Shows – Breastcancer.org
Pregnancy Is Safe After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Study Shows Breastcancer.org Read Original Article: Pregnancy Is…
Cranberry Juice in Pregnancy: Safety and Benefits – Healthline
Cranberry Juice in Pregnancy: Safety and Benefits Healthline Read Original Article: Cranberry Juice in Pregnancy: Safety…
New Sudan government ‘acceptable to the people’ paves way for UNAMID drawdown
The Security Council on Tuesday voted to end the hybrid UN-African Union civilian support operation…
News in Brief 22 December 2020
Tigray: Hundreds of civilians reported killed in artillery strikes Urgent appeal launched for Tigray emergency …
Model predicts where ticks, Lyme disease will appear next in Midwest states
By drawing from decades of studies, scientists created a timeline marking the arrival of black-legged…
Birds: Competition for mates leads to a deeper voice than expected based on size
Competition for mates leads to a deeper voice than expected based on size. Read Original…
Mouse-controlled mouse helps researchers understand intentional control
Researchers have devised a brain machine interface (BMI) that allows mice to learn to guide…
Chemists synthesize ‘flat’ silicon compounds
Chemists have synthesized extremely unusual compounds. Their central building block is a silicon atom. Different…
In shaky times, focus on past successes, if overly anxious, depressed
The more chaotic things get, the harder it is for people with clinical anxiety and/or…
Fluvial mapping of Mars
It took fifteen years of imaging and nearly three years of stitching the pieces together…
Governor announces plan for ‘alternative care sites’ as covid hospitalizations hit high – Arkansas Online
Governor announces plan for ‘alternative care sites’ as covid hospitalizations hit high Arkansas Online Read Original…
Research Roundup: January 2021
Belly Fat Linked to Premature Death. Excess belly fat is associated with a higher risk…
EN on Foods: Pecan Power
The Folklore. Whether it’s pronounced PEE-can or puh-KAHN, pecans are a truly American nut, the…
Could You Be Deficient in Vitamin B12?
Vitamin B12 is best known—and most promoted—as a cure for fatigue, but this vitamin is…
Wild-Caught vs. Farm-Raised Fish and Seafood
Fish and seafood are good for brain and heart health, but most Americans don’t come…
Morning Grain Cups
Starting the day with a nutrient-packed, satisfying breakfast is ideal. But many of us don’t…
Make it Meatless!
If you’re motivated to make a healthy change this year, consider including meatless meals. There’s…
Spotlight on Supplements: Elderberry
Many people are seeking ways to support their immune systems and stay healthy. With cold…
Kick the (Soda) Habit
While the debate rages on about whether or not sodas should be banned in schools…