Bile acids trigger satiety in the brain
Scientists have discovered a new role for bile acids: they curb appetite by entering the…
Year: 2021
With a kitchen freezer and plant cellulose, an aerogel for therapeutic use is developed
A new low-cost and sustainable technique would boost the possibilities for hospitals and clinics to…
Microscopic fossils record ancient climate conditions
Researchers report the climate clues that can be found by analyzing the magnetic fossil particles,…
Fluorescent light clarifies relationship between heat stress and crop yield
Scientists report that it is possible to detect and predict heat damage in crops by…
Game on: Game-based program boosts physical activity among diabetes patients
Researchers showed that adding gamification with either competition or support increased physical activity for patients…
Step-closer to nasal spray drug delivery for Parkinson’s disease
Scientists have made significant progress in the development of a nasal spray treatment for patients…
Specialized inhibitory cluster gates plasticity in fear learning
Researchers have uncovered a new role for a distinct inhibitory cell cluster in the amygdala,…
Guterres deeply concerned over ‘forced landing’ and arrest of Belarus opposition journalist, as condemnation grows
The UN Secretary-General said on Monday he was “deeply concerned” over the apparent forced landing of a…
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Simple diagnostic tool predicts individual risk of Alzheimer’s
Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have developed an algorithm that combines data from a…
To unpack colonial influence on ecology, researchers propose five strategies
Researchers proposed five strategies to untangle the impacts of colonialism on research and thinking in…
Evacuating under dire wildfire scenarios
As climate change intensifies, wildfires in the West are behaving in ways that were unimaginable…
New study shines light on hazards of Earth’s largest volcano
Scientists analyzed ground movements measured by Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) satellite data and GPS…
STAT+: Lawmakers pitch a bill to create $30 billion in ‘biobonds’ to jumpstart drug development
In a bid to jumpstart drug development, a bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced a bill…
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Step up global plan for COVID-19 vaccines, UN chief says in message to World Health Assembly
The COVID-19 pandemic “must be a turning point”, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday,…
STAT+: European regulatory body plans ‘joint action’ to bolster clinical trial reporting
The Heads of Medicines Agencies, an umbrella group for regulators in 30 European Union countries,…
Low and very low carbohydrate diets for diabetes remission
Definition of low or very low carbohydrate dietsCarbohydrate restriction has a long history of use…
Analyzing the impact of college gameday homes in the American south
Absentee property ownership in many small college football towns has a negative impact on permanent…
36 dwarf galaxies had simultaneous ‘baby boom’ of new stars
Three dozen dwarf galaxies far from each other had a simultaneous ‘baby boom’ of new…
Telomere length, a longevity measure, may be determined early in life
One of the first studies to examine telomere length (TL) in childhood finds that the…
With engineered proteins, scientists use optogenetics for the first time to help a blind patient see again
Somewhere in Paris, in a white room, seated at a white table, a man wearing…
Plasma jets reveal magnetic fields far, far away
For the first time, researchers have observed plasma jets interacting with magnetic fields in a…
Cardiologist from Poland must improve his English before he resumes practice, says tribunal
A Polish cardiologist who came to work in the UK 15 years ago has been…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: BARDA lacks cash to invest in new Covid-19 drug development; AstraZeneca CEO hits back at European Commission
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was…
Rethinking sex-assigned-at-birth questions
Many scholars support the collection of data on sexual orientation and gender identity in clinical,…
GMC backs call for a mandatory register of doctors’ interests
The General Medical Council has backed a call for a mandatory register for doctors to…
Why I . . . lunch with the team
Lunchbreaks are almost a certainty for doctors but ensuring they become a shared, bonding experience…
Creating health promoting schools will improve population health and help reduce inequalities
We agree with Oliver that simply renaming government agencies will not improve population health and…
What went wrong in the UK’s covid-19 response?
In May 2020, Sarah Wollaston, Mike Gill, and I called for a rapid inquiry into…
Reorganisation of UK public health agencies: meaningful change or smoke and mirrors?
Oliver’s commentary on the UK government’s reorganisation and rebranding of public health agencies is incisive.1…
Opinion: Use single-cell biology to shed light on pediatric diseases currently in the dark
There are few things harder for a physician to say to a patient than “I…
STAT+: Health care providers hope to cash in through Congress’ new earmark process
WASHINGTON — Earmarks are back, and so is the health care industry’s insatiable appetite to…
He’s a Stanford professor and a Nobel laureate. Critics say he was dangerously misleading on Covid
One day last August, as they struggled to figure out whether to lift Covid-19 restrictions,…
Dr. Maro: Holistic care improves pet quality of life – The Times
Dr. Maro: Holistic care improves pet quality of life The Times Read Original Article: Dr. Maro:…
Vast under-treatment of diabetes seen in global study
Nearly half a billion people have diabetes, but most aren’t getting the kind of care…
A new replication crisis: Research that is less likely to be true is cited more
Papers in leading psychology, economic and science journals that fail to replicate and therefore are…
Study shows which North American mammals live most successfully alongside people
Researchers analyzed camera trap data from across the continent to better understand how particular species…
STAT+: Mass. governor’s role in Covid-19 tragedy at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home
This story first appeared in STAT’s sister publication, the Boston Globe. It was reported by…
Bhutan, the vaccination nation: a UN Resident Coordinator’s blog
The small mountain nation of Bhutan has so far managed to contain the COVID-19 pandemic,…
First Person: Refugee ‘Russian Woman’ in bid for Eurovision glory
Manizha Sangin arrived in Russia as young refugee, when her family fled the violence of…
Superficial relationship: Enzymes protect the skin by ignoring microbes and viruses
The human body is constantly exposed to various environmental actors, from viruses to bacteria to…
Researchers develop advanced model to improve safety of next-generation reactors
When one of the largest modern earthquakes struck Japan on March 11, 2011, the nuclear…
New mode of transmission for bacteria
Campylobacter infection, one of the most common foodborne illnesses in the Western world, can also…
Prenatal exposure to air pollution can cause asthma in children – News-Medical.Net
Prenatal exposure to air pollution can cause asthma in children News-Medical.Net Read Original Article: Prenatal exposure…
UW-Madison: Prenatal to five initiative advance early childhood solutions in Wisconsin – Wisbusiness.com
UW-Madison: Prenatal to five initiative advance early childhood solutions in Wisconsin Wisbusiness.com Read Original Article: UW-Madison:…
Covid: Stillbirth and prematurity risks may be higher in pregnancy – BBC News
Covid: Stillbirth and prematurity risks may be higher in pregnancy BBC News Why Pregnant Women With…
Here are the pregnancy app features I actually want – The Verge
Here are the pregnancy app features I actually want The Verge Read Original Article: Here are…
They gave birth and love their children. And they want to remind you ‘not all pregnant people are women.’ – USA TODAY
They gave birth and love their children. And they want to remind you ‘not all…
The Criminalization of Black Pregnancy Must End | Time – TIME
The Criminalization of Black Pregnancy Must End | Time TIME Read Original Article: The Criminalization of…
Lady Gaga opens up about past pregnancy after sexual assault – TODAY
Lady Gaga opens up about past pregnancy after sexual assault TODAY Read Original Article: Lady Gaga…
News in Brief 21 May 2021
Gaza ceasefire can’t mask destruction says UNRWA chief WHO on ‘real’ COVID toll ‘Above normal’ Atlantic…