News in Brief 29 July 2021
More action against human trafficking needed urgently: UN chief Guterres Beirut: One year after blast, UNESCO…
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Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) and Adults (MIS-A)
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Low FODMAP diet
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What is in a Vaccine: Vaccine Ingredients and Safety
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What Are the Side Effects of COVID-19 Vaccines?
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What Are the Different Types of COVID-19 Vaccines and How Do They Work?
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What Are the Treatments for COVID-19?
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Helping Children Handle Stress
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Nitrite “Poppers”
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Step It Up! Get Active for Your Health
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Disruptive Leg Movement? Managing Restless Legs Syndrome
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Why uncertainty makes us change our behavior — even when we shouldn’t
‘Panic buying’ might be a normal human response to uncertainty after all, new research suggests….
Collisions of light produce matter/antimatter from pure energy
Scientists studying particle collisions have produced definitive evidence for two physics phenomena predicted more than…
Springfield-Greene County health leaders withdraw alternative-care site request, governor says – KSHB
Springfield-Greene County health leaders withdraw alternative-care site request, governor says KSHB Read Original Article: Springfield-Greene County…
COVID-19 vaccine shipments boost for Africa
After a near-halt of COVID-19 vaccine shipments in Africa, delivers have ramped up in recent months, the UN health…
Biden wants $100 rewards for those who get vaccinated against Covid-19 — but there’s little he can do to make it happen
WASHINGTON – President Biden wants states to give $100 to people who get vaccinated against…
Adapting roots to a hotter planet could ease pressure on food supply
The shoots of plants get all of the glory, with their fruit and flowers and…
Planetary scientist puts Mars lake theory on ice with new study that offers alternate explanation
For years scientists have been debating what might lay under the Martian planet’s south polar…
Opinion: Clinical research doesn’t reflect the Alzheimer’s population. That needs to change
New data from the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of…
Listen: The quest for a Covid pill, a microbiome gut-check, & CRISPR on the big screen
How long do vaccines last? Is the microbiome overhyped? And who should play Jennifer Doudna…
STAT+: Congress presses the FDA to move faster on ALS drugs
WASHINGTON — Lawmakers pressed a top Food and Drug Administration official Thursday for answers on…
STAT+: FDA threatens to fine another drug maker for failing to report clinical trial results
For only the second time, the Food and Drug Administration is threatening to fine a…
Yemen: New World Bank funds offer lifeline to most vulnerable
Three UN agencies on Thursday welcomed $127 million in new funding from the World Bank…
Countries urged to develop pandemic preparedness and response treaty
A senior official with the World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted the need for a…
Optimizing phase change material usage could reduce power plant water consumption
The food-water-energy nexus dictates that there is a direct link between these three necessities, and…
Witchcraft killings of people with albinism has risen during the COVID-19 pandemic, says UN expert
People being plunged into poverty during the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in…
Scientists observe gas re-accretion in dying galaxies for the first time
A new study suggests that previously displaced gases can re-accrete onto galaxies, potentially slowing down…
Sediments from lake in Japan reveal stable climate led to origin of agriculture
The advent of agriculture was a significant turning point in the history of modern humans,…
Covid-19: NICE issues guidance on vaccine induced immune thrombocytopenia and thrombosis
Patients who are acutely unwell with suspected vaccine induced immune thrombocytopenia and thrombosis (VITT) should…
STAT+: New research exploring centenarians’ gut microbiomes reveals a potential clue to their longevity
New research into the microbiomes of centenarians reveals a potential clue to their longevity, adding…
Opinion: The FDA just broke the logjam on interchangeable biologics. Here’s what that decision means
The Food and Drug Administration’s decision on Wednesday to approve a long-acting insulin called Semglee…
We are more forgiving when people close to us misbehave
When people behave badly or unethically, their loved ones may judge them less harshly than…
General practice needs rescue package to prevent burnout and preserve care, warns RCGP
General practice is at “breaking point” and needs an emergency rescue package to ensure that…
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Spin-sonics: Acoustic wave gets the electrons spinning
Researchers have succeeded in detecting the rolling movement of a nano-acoustic wave predicted by the…
City-living bees benefit most from specific types of urban ‘greening’
Converting vacant urban lots into greenspaces can reduce blight and improve neighborhoods, and new research…
Eliminating RNA-binding protein improves survival in aggressive leukemia
Removing a protein that is often overexpressed in a rare and aggressive subtype of leukemia…
Measuring conservation in a way that counts
Conservation science and policy could be saving more biodiversity by shifting to measurements and decisions…
More genetic markers for inherited testicular cancer identified
A meta-analysis of nearly 200,000 men revealed 22 new genetic locations that could be susceptible…
Studies uncover details of ‘exhausted’ immune cells in patients with chronic infections
Two new studies provide insights into T cell exhaustion, which could lead to potential strategies…
With Amwell’s deal, the acquisition race heats up in telehealth
You’re reading the web edition of STAT Health Tech, our guide to how tech is…
Virtual event: The next battles in the war against HIV
Despite many strides in treatment and prevention, the HIV epidemic continues and disproportionately impacts women…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Emergent to resume Covid-19 vaccine production; FDA OKs first interchangeable biosimilar insulin
Hello, everyone, and how are you today? We are just fine, thank you, despite gray…
Common floral bacteria can induce pollen germination
Certain species of floral bacteria can enhance pollen germination, finds the first study documenting induction…
Undermined and undervalued: how the pandemic exacerbated moral injury and burnout in the NHS
“I can’t describe to you how desperate it was. Every single day there was an…
Opinion: A double vaccine crisis is endangering millions of children
World health experts met recently to discuss an emerging global health crisis linked to the…
Opinion: With Aduhelm, history can repeat itself by following cancer’s success
The Food and Drug Administration’s approval of Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm has stirred intense controversy,…
STAT+: Here’s why simply approving Aduhelm can’t guarantee a golden age of Alzheimer’s R&D
Since the controversial approval of the Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm, both the Food and Drug Administration…
Why COVID Cases Are Now Falling In The UK – And What Could Happen Next
After two months of soaring COVID-19 cases in the UK, numbers have again started to…
Here’s Why The CDC Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors Even If You’ve Been Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19
The reason public health officials are calling for more mask-wearing is that there is clear…
Neha Dhupia’s prenatal yoga routine is a motivation for all moms-to-be – Times of India
Neha Dhupia’s prenatal yoga routine is a motivation for all moms-to-be Times of India Read Original…