Storing energy in plants with electronic roots
By watering bean plants (Phaseolus vulgaris) with a solution that contains conjugated oligomers, researchers at…
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Sitting more linked to increased feelings of depression, anxiety
During the initial COVID-19 outbreak in March 2020, a lot of people suddenly became more…
Converting methane to methanol — with and without water
Chemists have been searching for efficient catalysts to convert methane into methanol. Adding water to…
Thinnest X-ray detector ever created
Researchers have created the world’s thinnest X-ray detector using tin mono-sulfide (SnS) nanosheets. Highly sensitive…
Galectin-1 linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes
Researchers now associate elevated levels of the protein galectin-1 with increased risk of developing type…
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Healing skin ischemia-reperfusion injuries with interleukin-36 receptor antagonists
Skin wounds from ischemia-reperfusion injuries — tissue damage caused by blood returning to tissues after…
Rights experts urge Singapore to halt execution of man with mental disability
A group of UN human rights experts appealed on Monday for Singapore to halt the execution of…
COP26 diary: making health central to tackling climate change
Thoughts on travelling to COP26On the train from Euston for COP26 in Glasgow I imagine…
High cell membrane tension constrains the spread of cancer
The membranes of cancer cells are more pliant than the membranes of normal cells. A…
Many countries ‘unsupported and unprepared’ to address climate health risks: WHO
Although governments are prioritizing public health measures to protect their people from climate impacts, many lack the funds to take effective action, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a…
Helping smooth New Zealand sea lions’ road home
A team creates a new way of redefining New Zealand sea lions’ habitat. The work…
Despite understanding the concept of mindfulness, people are applying it incorrectly, research finds
Mindful awareness is about both accepting and engaging with life’s challenges, and that’s what popularized…
New symptoms identified that could help doctors diagnose pancreatic cancer
Researchers have identified a series of symptoms associated with pancreatic cancer, including two previously unrecognised…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Court rulings on 340B drug discounts conflict; Swiss socialists want government to buy Sandoz
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was…
Covid-19: Release of JCVI minutes prompts more questions over committee’s decisions
The release of long delayed minutes from meetings of the UK government’s vaccine advisory committee…
Sixty seconds on . . . hanging around
Is this about young people loitering on street corners?No, I’m afraid this isn’t about crowds…
NHS lacks the fundamental tools required to tackle discrimination, report warns
Inequality between NHS staff groups is persisting or getting worse, with a rise in reported…
Covid-19: Pfizer’s paxlovid is 89% effective in patients at risk of serious illness, company reports
Pfizer’s oral antiviral drug paxlovid significantly reduces hospital admissions and deaths among people with covid-19…
Global recovery requires degrowth, not ever increasing GDP
I was surprised by this paragraph in Stern and Ward’s essay1: “Greater understanding of the…
What did the spending review do for population health?
The Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021 was perhaps the most important public policy moment…
Why I . . . keep a diary
Catriona Lawson has kept a diary on and off since she was a child. “It…
Obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome and obesity hyperventilation syndrome in over 16s: summary of NICE guidance
What you need to knowNot all people with obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome (OSAHS) are sleepy…
Q&A: Bioethicist Leigh Turner on the worrisome boom in unregulated stem cell clinics
In 2016, the Food and Drug Administration put the emerging stem cell cottage industry on…
Not all Covid waves look the same. Here’s a snapshot of the Delta surge
At first, Joyce Dombrouski thought it might just be some kind of blip. Maybe it…
Opinion: STAT+: Why does the FDA want to stop improving medicines via patent ‘areas of concern’?
It’s hardly unprecedented for one federal agency to encroach on another’s turf. But the latest intra-executive-branch…
Rochelle Walensky said she’d ‘fix’ the CDC, but nine months in, she’s faltering
WASHINGTON — Operating via Zoom from her home office in Newton, Mass., Rochelle Walensky is…
Long COVID In Children: How Long Does It Last?
Long COVID affects kids just like adults, causing them to deal with the symptoms for…
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Arginine, an inexpensive oral drug, could enhance radiation therapy for cancer
Treatment with arginine, one of the amino-acid building blocks of proteins, enhanced the effectiveness of…
Researchers investigate role of gene associated with Alzheimer’s disease in brain’s immune cells
When immune cells move throughout the brain, they act as the first line of defense…
‘Mirror nuclei’ to probe fundamental physics of atoms and neutron stars
About 20 years ago, a physicist had an idea to reveal insights about a fundamental…
STAT+: Moderna millionaires and the double-edged sword of stock market riches
In just a few years, Moderna went from stock market dud to moonshot, a prime example…
Vaccinating refugees in Indonesia, for the benefit of all
Refugees in Indonesia, many of whom have fled Afghanistan’s mounting crises, have lagged far behind…
Babies born to moms with COVID-19 when pregnant should be watched for long-term impacts, researchers say – USA TODAY
Babies born to moms with COVID-19 when pregnant should be watched for long-term impacts, researchers…
PODCAST: Appealing to our better nature – COP26 day 6
Mankind’s impact on the planet is causing it to react against us, provoking extreme weather…
Eating Too Much Salt? Ways to Cut Back Gradually
Source: Food and Drug AdministrationRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Sodium Read Original Article: Eating Too Much Salt?…
Get the Facts about HIV Testing
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How to Protect Yourself from Getting HIV through Drug Use
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How to Protect Yourself from Getting HIV through Sex
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How to Take Care of Your Mental Health with HIV
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How to Stay Healthy with HIV
Source: National Library of Medicine – – PDFRelated MedlinePlus Pages: HIV/AIDS, HIV/AIDS and Infections, Living…
What Is PEP?
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What Is PrEP?
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What to Do after Finding Out You Have HIV
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Get the Facts about HIV
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Medicine’s Wellness Conundrum – The New Yorker
Medicine’s Wellness Conundrum The New Yorker Read Original Article: Medicine’s Wellness Conundrum – The New Yorker…
Aaron Rodgers sought alternative treatments instead of COVID-19 vaccine – TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press
Aaron Rodgers sought alternative treatments instead of COVID-19 vaccine TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press Read Original Article: Aaron Rodgers…
STAT+: New court rulings add to the confusing and controversial dispute over a U.S. drug discount program
In the latest twist in a closely watched legal battle, two different federal court judges…
Opinion: The hurried push by Congress to address drug costs shouldn’t undermine the vast savings from generics and biosimilars
Americans rightfully expect Congress to address the ever-increasing prices of brand-name prescription drugs. But the…
Nepalese Superintendent in DR Congo is UN Woman Police Officer of the Year
A Nepalese peacekeeper serving in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) was on Friday…
North Country Prenatal/Perinatal Council fundraisers underway – WWNY
North Country Prenatal/Perinatal Council fundraisers underway WWNY Read Original Article: North Country Prenatal/Perinatal Council fundraisers underway…