Carbon dioxide cold traps on the moon are confirmed for the first time
After decades of uncertainty, researchers have confirmed the existence of lunar carbon dioxide cold traps…
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Researchers discover new insights about tau proteins in people living with ALS
Investigators found elevated levels of tau and a phosphorylated form of the tau protein in…
Opinion: Texting saved lives during Covid. What does that mean for health care’s future?
Despite the ongoing push to increase the number of vaccinated people in the U.S., about…
Researchers train computers to predict the next designer drugs
Researchers have trained computers to predict the next designer drugs before they are even on…
Scientists report finding a second person to be ‘naturally’ cured of HIV, raising hopes for future treatments
One evening in March 2020, a doctor walked out of a hospital in the Argentine…
STAT+: Conflicts of interest exist among editors and authors of widely used psychopharmacology textbooks
Amid ongoing concerns over conflicts of interest that may affect medical practice, a new analysis…
COVID patients on SSRI antidepressants are less likely to die, study finds
A large analysis of health records from 87 health care centers across the United States…
Simple surgical technique associated with significant reduction in the risk of atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery
A simple surgical technique during cardiac surgery was associated with a 56 percent reduction in…
Altered fat metabolism, enzyme, likely plays key role in Lou Gehrig’s disease
A new study using genetically engineered mice and human cell and tissue samples has added…
Where does gold come from? New insights into element synthesis in the universe
How are chemical elements produced in our Universe? Where do heavy elements like gold and…
Bulletproof fingerprint technology takes images in the round
Experts have developed a unique method for retrieving high resolution images of fingermarks from curved…
Are scientists contaminating their own samples? New study shows we may be emitting clouds of microfibers
More than 70% of microplastics found in samples from oceans and rivers could come from…
Hubble tension: Showing the cracks in Gaussian Processes
A new analysis of the Hubble constant to show that the Gaussian Processes data reconstruction…
Liquid fuels from carbon dioxide
A new electrocatalyst called a-CuTi@Cu converts carbon dioxide (CO2) into liquid fuels. Active copper centered…
Using T cells to target malignant brain tumors
Doctors and scientists have successfully tested a neoantigen-specific transgenic immune cell therapy for malignant brain…
Dreaming of being an investment shark? Better figure out if you’re an ‘owl’ or a ‘lark,’ study finds
If you’re a night owl looking to invest in the next big startup, making that…
Larger conservation areas didn’t protect animals in central Africa
Efforts to protect threatened and endangered species in central Africa might be more successful if…
Easternmost Roman aqueduct discovered in Armenia
Archaeologists have discovered remains of a Roman arched aqueduct during excavation work on the Hellenistic…
‘Under $1’ test kits available to stop mother-child HIV/syphilis transmission
Dual test kits, which cost less than $1, are now available for pregnant women to stem mother-to-child HIV and…
STAT+: Biogen’s pricey Alzheimer’s drug will fuel record premium hikes for Medicare Part B
The high cost of the Alzheimer’s drug from Biogen (BIIB) is a key reason that…
RCGP disputes health secretary’s claim that A&E pressure is due to lack of GP appointments
The Royal College of General Practitioners has disputed a claim by the health and social…
The conflicts that killed COP26
It’s hard to give up hope, particularly if it’s the last hope, but COP26 has…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Califf has lots of unfinished FDA business; FDA’s warnings prompt trial sponsors to report results
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was…
Covid-19: US doctor who called masks “dangerous” and vaccines a “human experiment” dies of coronavirus
A Minnesota doctor who grew an online following spreading misinformation about covid-19 has died from…
What does the evidence say about vegan diets in children?
Expert opinion on whether children can stay healthy and follow a vegan diet varies around…
Sixty seconds on . . . Big Bird
What’s Sesame Street’s yellow bird in flap about?According to his official Twitter account Big Bird…
Covid-19 and laws for workplace violence in healthcare
Workplace violence in the healthcare sector is increasingly being acknowledged worldwide as a serious occupational…
Sickle cell disease: inquiry finds serious care failings and racism towards patients
Patients with sickle cell disease admitted into general wards or attending emergency departments in England…
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What support do young people affected by adverse childhood experiences need?
The studyLester S, Khatwa M, Sutcliffe K. Service needs of young people affected by adverse…
Conflict, extremism, resilience and peace in South Asia; can covid-19 provide a bridge for peace and rapprochement?
South Asia, home to 1.97 billion people (25% of the world’s population), is no stranger…
This Known Virus Could Be The Next Global Threat To Children, CDC Warns
The COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, but experts are already worried about an existing…
Opinion: It’s time for individuals — not doctors or companies — to own their health data
Health data should be like a mountain stream, flowing in a single direction with a…
Opinion: Why two emergency physicians’ kids took part in the Pfizer vaccine trials
Cue the collective sigh of relief from many parents across the country. While the Pfizer-BioNTech…
8 lingering questions about the new Covid pills from Merck and Pfizer
The past two months have brought extremely good news in the fight against Covid-19. Two…
In post-quake Haiti, rebuilding lives and welcoming new ones
Three months after a devastating earthquake struck the south-west of Haiti, a hospital that was…
UNFPA supports health workers delivering hope, and babies, in crisis-wracked Tigray
Even amid the dire humanitarian crisis in the Tigray region in northern Ethiopia, health workers continue to…
Why do people resist blood sugar medication in favour of alternative therapies? Is it safe? – Times of India
Why do people resist blood sugar medication in favour of alternative therapies? Is it safe? Times…
COP26 diary: Health at last get its big day (well, hour)
Tuesday 9 NovemberToday is my last day at COP26, and I’m full of admiration for…
What Causes Long COVID?
There are several theories on what could be behind the lingering symptoms of COVID-19 in…
Researchers find benefits and drawbacks to two-step surgical approach for ‘leaky heart valves’
Patients with mitral and tricuspid valve regurgitation, a condition sometimes called ‘leaky heart valves,’ appeared…
How covid-19 vaccines taken during pregnancy protect babies – Quartz
How covid-19 vaccines taken during pregnancy protect babies Quartz Why It’s Important for Pregnant People to…
Metro Health shines light on pregnancy, infant loss during 8th annual ‘Buggy Walk’ – WOAI
Metro Health shines light on pregnancy, infant loss during 8th annual ‘Buggy Walk’ WOAI Read Original…
CDC study on COVID-19 vaccination and spontaneous abortions did not contain major error – PolitiFact
CDC study on COVID-19 vaccination and spontaneous abortions did not contain major error PolitiFact Read Original…
PODCAST: Tears, fears and fossil fuels
At times it seemed that a COP26 resolution was still hours or even days away…
Feature: Female mentors empower girls to reach for the stars in space careers
Growing up in 1970s New York, Mindy Howard received no encouragement at home and was…
Anxiety cues found in the brain despite safe environment
Researchers used a virtual-reality environment to understand the impact anxiety has on the brain and…
Amazon Rainforest birds’ bodies transform due to climate change
The most pristine parts of the Amazon rainforest devoid of direct human contact are being…
For stem cells, bigger doesn’t mean better
A new study suggests that enlargement of stem cells contributes to age-related decline in function….
DNA analysis confirms 2,000-year-old sustainable fishing practices of Tsleil-Waututh Nation
Ancient Indigenous fishing practices can be used to inform sustainable management and conservation today, according…
Polymer discovery gives 3D-printed sand super strength
Researchers designed a novel polymer to bind and strengthen silica sand for binder jet additive…