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Month: September 2021
Giant eco-friendly artwork set to inspire world leaders during the UN General Assembly
The 11,000 square meters ‘ephemeral fresco’ was created by Swiss artist Saype. It shows two…
Yeast and bacteria together biosynthesize plant hormones for weed control
Plants regulate their growth using hormones, including a group called strigolactones that prevent excessive budding…
Infants exposed to domestic violence have poorer cognitive development
Infants coming from homes with domestic violence often go on to have worse academic outcomes…
STAT+: ‘A solid black eye’: Drug pricing reform advocates scramble to reset after setback in Congress
WASHINGTON — For the cadre of progressive groups fighting to bring down drug prices in…
First Person: A life dedicated to indigenous rights in Brazil
For almost 30 years, Brazilian activist Joenia Wapixana, has been fighting for indigenous land rights and against “institutionalized discrimination” in Brazil. In a special interview with UN News, to…
Mississippi says Covid-19 deaths in pregnant women are rising — and it’s pleading with them to get vaccinated – CNN
Mississippi says Covid-19 deaths in pregnant women are rising — and it’s pleading with them…
We Asked And Lots Of People Don’t Know They’re Pregnant By Six Weeks – BuzzFeed News
We Asked And Lots Of People Don’t Know They’re Pregnant By Six Weeks BuzzFeed News Read…
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News in Brief 17 September 2021
Paris climate deal could go up in smoke without action: Guterres Lebanon crisis needs international…
UN Catch-Up Dateline Geneva: Climate warning, Afghanistan, Burundi, Yemen
In this week’s show, an appeal for support for Afghanistan’s people from António Guterres, who also…
Allergies to mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines rare, generally mild, study finds
Allergic reactions to the new mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines are rare, typically mild and treatable, and…
UNICEF stresses Afghan girls must not be excluded from school
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Friday welcomed the news that secondary schools are due…
Time until dementia symptoms appear can be estimated via brain scan
Researchers have developed an approach to estimating when a person who is at high risk…
Fiber tracking method delivers important new insights into turbulence
A new technique for measuring turbulent flows has been developed. By using fibers rather than…
Quantitative assessment for sustainable agriculture
Scientists have assembled a quantitative assessment for agriculture sustainability for countries around the world based…
The microbial molecule that turns plants into ‘zombies’
A newly discovered manipulation mechanism used by parasitic bacteria to slow down plant aging, may…
Coral reefs are 50% less able to provide food, jobs, and climate protection than in 1950s, putting millions at risk
The capacity of coral reefs to provide ecosystem services such as food and jobs, relied…
Gut bacteria might be an indicator of colon cancer risk
Researchers are finding a link between the increased presence of certain bacteria in a gut…
Faster research through automation: New way to count micronuclei in cells
Researchers have created a novel automated program that accurately and quickly counts micronuclei in stained…
FDA advisory panel recommends against booster doses of Covid-19 vaccine for most Americans
For live coverage of the FDA advisory panel hearing, click here. An advisory panel to…
WHO asks for commitments on maternal and newborn health
Every day, approximately 800 women and 6,700 babies lose their lives around the time of…
STAT+: U.K. government launches a new system to monitor clinical trial reporting
After a prolonged effort, the U.K. government is now tracking whether clinical trial sponsors are…
Covid-19: Booster dose reduces infections and severe illness in over 60s, Israeli study reports
Rates of infection and of severe illness were substantially lower in people aged over 60…
Refugees face dire consequences from COVID-19 underfunding, UNHCR warns
Underfunding has left a “yawning gap” in the UN Refugee Agency’s ability to protect forcibly…
New public health body will be responsible for “levelling up” health, health secretary says
The organisation set to take over Public Health England’s leadership role in health promotion and…
Cutting-edge 3D facial scans could give genetic clues to autism
Researchers are using high-tech 3D facial scans to give us a better understanding of the…
Covid-19: Migrants face barriers accessing healthcare during the pandemic, report shows
The covid-19 pandemic exacerbated existing inequalities for refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants, who reported higher…
Cancer outcomes—what’s stalling progress in England?
England will miss the 2028 cancer targets set out in the NHS long term plan…
When organoids meet coronaviruses
Researchers established an organoid biobank to search for the genes that are essential for the…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: FDA advisory panel to decide on Covid-19 boosters; Justice Dept. trustee appeals Purdue bankruptcy deal
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too…
Improving health in coastal communities
Seaside towns used to be desirable and thriving health spas, with a relatively strong economy:…
Rehabilitation after critical illness—why it isn’t happening
We support the call by White and colleagues for better care after critical illness.1 The…
Obesity Cases On The Rise Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Experts found that the states with obesity rates of 35% or more have increased amid…
Covid-19: How Native Americans led the way in the US vaccination effort
Data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that Native American…
Opinion: President Biden: Don’t misuse Bayh-Dole march-in rights
In a misguided attempt to control drug costs, some Congressional leaders are urging the Biden…
Opinion: Start now to prevent the next Purdue Pharma debacle
The judgment finalizing the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy case is a likely bitter end to litigation…
What will the Covid-19 booster roll out look like? Public health groups plan as they await details
Health agencies, providers, and other groups tasked with the herculean effort to vaccinate the public…
Tracking the FDA advisory panel meeting on Covid-19 booster shots
Do most Americans already need Covid-19 booster shots, or at least will they soon? Those…
UN Women’s feminist roadmap tackles triple crises of jobs, care and climate
The UN’s gender equality and empowerment organization on Thursday published a flagship feminist plan for…
TechFW client receives FDA breakthrough designation for prenatal stent – Fort Worth Business Press
TechFW client receives FDA breakthrough designation for prenatal stent Fort Worth Business Press Read Original Article:…
Texas doctors, seeing unprecedented numbers of pregnant patients with COVID-19, urge pregnant people to get vaccinated – The Texas Tribune
Texas doctors, seeing unprecedented numbers of pregnant patients with COVID-19, urge pregnant people to get…
Photo of Rihanna was altered to make her look pregnant – PolitiFact
Photo of Rihanna was altered to make her look pregnant PolitiFact Read Original Article: Photo of…
6 things your OB-GYN wishes you knew about pregnancy – CNET
6 things your OB-GYN wishes you knew about pregnancy CNET Read Original Article: 6 things your…
News in Brief 16 September 2021
World at ‘tipping point’ for action on emissions and climate change Torture, killings, lawlessness, still blight Burundi’s rights…
77 million children have spent 18 months out of class: #ReopenSchools, urges UNICEF
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says the world is facing an education crisis due to the COVID…
Jaws; or, how an African ray-finned fish is helping to rethink the fundamentals of evolution
A family of fishes, called the cichlids, in Africa’s Lake Malawi is helping researchers refine…
Consuming fruit and vegetables and exercising can make you happier
New research led by the University of Kent and University of Reading has found that…
Low oxygen levels are pushing fish into shallower waters, with potentially devastating impacts for fisheries and ecosystems
Fish can drown. While it may not seem like it, fish do require oxygen to…
Bachelet calls for major re-think over impact of sanctions on human rights
Unilateral and coercive sanctions imposed by governments can create severe and undue suffering for innocent…
Studies biased toward genomes of people with European ancestry still predict cancer risk in diverse groups, research finds
Data sets that are biased by having too many genomes from people with European ancestry…