Add it up: Could this test equal a way to determine dementia risk?
People whose scores on a dementia risk test indicated a less brain-healthy lifestyle, including smoking,…
Month: August 2021
Coming months critical for future pandemic preparedness: WHO chief
The next three months will be a critical period for stepping up global collective action…
New study gives insight into how often COVID-19 spreads through households
A new study demonstrates how quickly COVID-19 can spread through a household, and provides insight…
Physicists make laser beams visible in vacuum
A beam of light can only be seen when it hits matter particles and is…
Pictograms are first written accounts of earthquakes in pre-Hispanic Mexico
The Codex Telleriano Remensis, created in the 16th century in Mexico, depicts earthquakes in pictograms…
COVID, natural hazards and climate crisis in Asia and the Pacific expand ‘riskcape’
The convergence of the COVID-19 pandemic with natural hazards, made worse by climate change, has…
Sibling’s likelihood of autism diagnosis impacted by age gap, study finds
Mothers of children with autism who delayed their subsequent pregnancy by 2.5 to three years…
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Oldest genome from Wallacea shows previously unknown ancient human relations
The oldest genome of a modern human from the Wallacea region — the islands between…
Creation of the most perfect graphene
Researchers have achieved growth and characterization of large area, single-crystal graphene that has no wrinkles,…
Covid-19: Protection from two doses of vaccine wanes within six months, data suggest
Protection provided by two doses of the Pfizer and the AstraZeneca covid-19 vaccines wanes within…
Scientists capture a ‘quantum tug’ between neighboring water molecules
Researchers have made the first direct observation of how hydrogen atoms in water molecules tug…
STAT+: Sesen Bio pulls E.U. application for FDA-rejected cancer drug
Sesen Bio, a small biotech firm whose investigational cancer treatment once seemed poised for approval,…
Are Detox Food Pads Effective? 7 Benefits You Should Know
Are detox footpads safe? What are the benefits of using them? Here’s what you need…
‘Nanopore-tal’ enables cells to talk to computers
Researchers have introduced a new class of reporter proteins that can be directly read by…
CT scan of an ancient reptile skull reveals little evolutionary change over 22 million years
A CT scan of the skull of a long-necked plesiosaur shows the cranial architecture of…
Mental health giants Headspace and Ginger to merge into $3 billion company
Headspace and Ginger, two of the most prominent companies in the increasingly competitive mental health…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Second J&J vaccine dose boosts antibodies against Covid; age lowered for diabetes screening
Good morning! Katie Palmer here, tagging in for Ed Silverman as he embraces the final…
Janus graphene opens doors to sustainable sodium-ion batteries
Sodium is one of the most abundant and affordable metals in the world. Now researchers…
Portable MRI provides life-saving information to doctors treating strokes
When patients exhibit stroke symptoms, doctors must quickly make a life or death determination: Are…
How the world is (not) handling surplus doses and expiring vaccines
In late July 2021, US states were reported to be sitting on around 26 million…
Opinion: Listen: A father describes the legacy of his son’s ultra-rare disease
Bertrand Might was born with a rare disease that had never before been diagnosed, an…
COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects: When To Call The Doctor
Here’s a guide on when to contact the doctor when experiencing the side effects of…
Opinion: New antivirals are sorely needed. A public-private partnership can get us there
The U.S. government’s announcement that it is investing $3 billion into research on antiviral medicines…
Opinion: Ivermectin for Covid-19: abundance of hype, dearth of evidence
Here’s a tip for navigating the constantly evolving data on treatments for Covid-19: Beware when…
The WHO is looking for experts to help investigate the origins of pathogens — including the coronavirus
The Covid-19 pandemic has elevated scrutiny over how pathogens leap into humans like no crisis…
Covid-19 vaccines flirted with perfection at first. Reality is more complicated
When Covid-19 vaccines were reported last fall to be roughly 95% effective at preventing symptomatic…
Do COVID-19 Vaccines Have Long-Term Side Effects?
An expert has set the record straight regarding the long-term side effects of the COVID-19…
Higher maternal prenatal weight may adversely influence offspring cognition and behaviour – 2 Minute Medicine
Higher maternal prenatal weight may adversely influence offspring cognition and behaviour 2 Minute Medicine Read Original…
COVID-19 Vaccines and Pregnancy: Here Are 5 Crucial Things to Know – Self
COVID-19 Vaccines and Pregnancy: Here Are 5 Crucial Things to Know Self Doctors’ plea to pregnant…
OBGYN hopes FDA approval of Pfizer will encourage pregnant women – WAFF
OBGYN hopes FDA approval of Pfizer will encourage pregnant women WAFF Read Original Article: OBGYN hopes…
4 Millennial Pregnancy Trends That Make Boomers Roll Their Eyes – PureWow
4 Millennial Pregnancy Trends That Make Boomers Roll Their Eyes PureWow Read Original Article: 4 Millennial…
Breathing wildfire smoke during pregnancy raises risk of premature birth, study finds – The Guardian
Breathing wildfire smoke during pregnancy raises risk of premature birth, study finds The Guardian Read Original…
5+ Tips and Tricks For Managing Acid Reflux During Pregnancy
The post 5+ Tips and Tricks For Managing Acid Reflux During Pregnancy appeared first on…
News in Brief 24 August 2021
Afghanistan: women’s liberty a red line, says UN rights chief Bachelet Shelter needs soar for…
Ask Dr. Etingin: Skin tags; Hypoallergenic skin-care products
Are skin tags cancerous, or can they develop into skin cancer? Skin tags are not…
Vasculitis Can Affect Any Blood Vessel In Your Body
Vasculitis is an umbrella term for a group of several diseases that can produce a…
How to Differentiate Between Signs of Normal Aging and Dementia
It’s not surprising that people worry about getting Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia…
High-Quality Protein Is Essential In a Plant-Based Diet
Nutrition experts advise adopting a plant-based dietary pattern due to the many health benefits associated…
What You Can Do About Inflammation
Chronic inflammation is the basis of autoimmune and rheumatologic diseases, among many others. Chronic inflammation…
Early Detection of Gynecological Cancers Means Better Outcomes
Breast cancer gets a lot of coverage in health news, but the three gynecologic cancers—cervical,…
Ask the Doctor: September 2021
Q. I have seen ads for smartphone apps that offer mental health counseling. Is it…
Unexpected Discovery Sheds New Light on Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
Research has shown that inflammation plays a role in Alzheimer’s disease (AD), but a recent…
Memory Maximizers: September 2021
Breathing Exercise May Lower Blood Pressure, Sharpen Memory A special breathing workout, originally designed to…
Ask the Doctor: September 2021
Q. What does the new Alzheimer’s disease drug do, who is it for, and why…
High blood pressure now more common in low and middle-income countries, new report finds
The vast majority of people with high blood pressure, or hypertension, – a serious medical…
Bird communities threatened by urbanization
Urbanization is one of the most drastic forms of land-use change. Its negative consequences on…
Research shows scale models effective for predicting storm damage to wood-frame buildings
A pair of scale model structures subjected to simulated storm conditions in an lab responded…
Quantum computing: Exotic particle had an ‘out-of-body experience’
Scientists have taken a clear picture of electronic particles that make up a mysterious magnetic…
Afghanistan: Negotiations to bring 500 tonnes of urgent medical supplies ongoing, says WHO
Negotiations are underway to bring 500 metric tonnes of urgently needed medical supplies into Afghanistan, senior…
Like venom coursing through the body: Researchers identify mechanism driving COVID-19 mortality
Researchers have identified what may be the key molecular mechanism responsible for COVID-19 mortality —…