News in Brief 1 September 2021
Mu COVID-19 variant tracking latest: WHO ILO: More than 4 billion people still lack social…
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Double vaccination halves risk of long COVID, study finds
Adults who have received a double vaccination are 47 percent less likely to have long…
Warming Atlantic drives right whales towards extinction
Warming oceans have driven the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale population from its traditional…
New Self-Help Book Emphasizes Alternative Treatments and Empathy for Mental Health Sufferers – Yahoo Finance
New Self-Help Book Emphasizes Alternative Treatments and Empathy for Mental Health Sufferers Yahoo Finance Read Original…
Unproven ivermectin gains popularity as alternative COVID treatment among vaccine skeptics – Arizona Mirror
Unproven ivermectin gains popularity as alternative COVID treatment among vaccine skeptics Arizona Mirror Read Original Article:…
Vaccination reduces risk of long Covid, even when people are infected, U.K. study indicates
People who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 appear to have a much lower likelihood of…
Judge approves Purdue’s controversial bankruptcy plan, paving the way for immunity for Sacklers
After two years of contentious bargaining, a U.S. bankruptcy court judge on Wednesday approved a…
Rheumatoid arthritis treated with implanted cells that release drug
Researchers have genetically engineered cells that, when implanted in mice, deliver a biologic drug in…
Study finds body mass index for children greatest in Midwest, least in West
A study examining the body mass index (BMI) of over 14,000 children from birth to…
Flooding patterns expected to change with future warming
Climate change will significantly alter future patterns of flooding, according to a new study. Although…
Food insecurity during college years linked to lower graduation rate
A study found that food insecurity among college students is associated with lower college graduation…
Bionic arm restores natural behaviors in patients with upper limb amputations
Researchers have engineered a bionic arm for patients with upper-limb amputations that allows wearers to…
Producing COVID-19 vaccines in Latin America will ease shortages, protect more people
A new platform launched on Wednesday by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) will ease…
Geologists propose theory about a famous asteroid
Vesta, like Earth, is composed of rock in its crust and mantle, and it has…
Deadwood in the global carbon cycle
The speed at which deadwood decomposes in forests depends on the climate as well as…
Family of proteins offers promise as ischemic stroke treatment, preclinical trial finds
Boosting a family of naturally occurring proteins that dampens inflammation in the body has been…
Scientists engineer nasal cartilage cells to repair aching knees
In osteoarthritis of the knee, cartilage that should cushion the bones erodes, leaving people in…
COVID-19: New Mu variant could be more vaccine-resistant
A new coronavirus “variant of interest” named Mu – also known by its scientific name…
School day structure could benefit children’s health
Having a structured environment for children, whether during school days or when stuck in quarantine…
Comparing seniors who relocate long-distance shows where you live affects your longevity
Moving to certain locations in the U.S. can have a significant impact on the longevity…
Long covid: One in seven children may still have symptoms 15 weeks after infection, data show
A large study of children and young people who caught SARS-CoV-2 has found that as…
New data-driven hub aims to detect and prevent next pandemic
A new centre in Berlin, Germany, launched on Wednesday by the World Health Organization (WHO),…
Broader approaches are necessary for containing pandemics like covid-19
Hotez rightly emphasises the importance of scientific approaches for stemming the covid-19 pandemic through policies…
NHS recovery plan for England is “beyond urgent” given length of waiting times, says Labour
Patients routinely have to wait longer than the promised 18 weeks for NHS treatment in…
Vision: Novel approach reverses amblyopia in animals
By temporarily suspending retinal activity in the non-amblyopic eye of animal models, neuroscientists restrengthened the…
Confusing mishmash of newborn bathing practices at US hospitals
A nationwide survey of hospitals has revealed a wide variety of approaches to newborn skincare…
Do genetics control who our friends are? It seems so with mice
Have you ever met someone you instantly liked, or at other times, someone who you…
Best Sports Drink 2021: Science-Backed Drink Has 4x More Electrolytes
Make sure to stay hydrated especially when you engage in sports and other physical activities!…
Watercooler parts could be a source of organophosphate ester exposure
Watercoolers have become a staple in homes, offices and schools, but their tanks and parts…
Antibiotics linked to increased risk of colon cancer
There is a clear link between taking antibiotics and an increased risk of developing colon…
The future of flooding in Venice: improving projections, predictions and protection in the face of expected sea level rise
A new assessment of flood risk in Venice indicates that the impact of higher emissions…
Dogs tell the difference between intentional and unintentional action
A study compared dogs’ spontaneous reactions to intentional and unintentional human behavior and found that…
How ant teeth cut like a scalpel
The built-in tools of ants have been imaged in atomic detail for the first time…
10 Best Probiotic Supplements For 2021
When it comes to protecting your gut health and immune function, your body needs all…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Two key FDA officials leaving amid Covid-19 booster debate; is Biden really ‘following the science’?
Hello, everyone, and welcome to the middle of the week. You made it this far,…
Covid-19: Delta variant doubles risk of hospital admission compared with alpha variant, study shows
Patients with the delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 have more than double the risk of hospital…
Opinion: Listen: An ICU physician on the moral dilemmas mechanical ventilators can raise
On the day in 1928 when the inventors of the iron lung wheeled their contraption…
Will Scotland become the first part of the UK to legalise assisted dying?
What legislation is being proposed?A proposed bill is being brought forward by the Scottish Liberal…
Vaccine passports around the world
bmj;374/sep01_7/n2142/FAF1faAs the world learns to live with the virus, countries are adopting vaccine certification as…
An intramedullary mass
A man in his 30s presented with one month of progressive bilateral numbness and paralysis…
David Oliver: Soundbites won’t solve a pandemic
The former BBC director general Mark Thompson, in his 2016 book Enough Said, explored the…
Health and Care Bill: the government does not want to limit privatisation or integrate services
I am pleased that the BMA has come out firmly against the Health and Social…
Improve care pathways for covid now to do better when the next variant or pandemic hits
How did we let it get to this stage? Abbasi asks.1 The answers are not…
Schools: a gaping hole in England’s covid strategy
The highly transmissible delta variant of SARS-COV-2 is now dominant in Europe and North America….
Leser-Trelat sign
This is the Leser-Trélat sign in a man in his 60s who presented with more…
Opinion: Two insurance-based ways to get more Americans vaccinated
With 40% of Americans completely unvaccinated against Covid-19 — blame it on political polarization, virulent…
Opinion: Africa has a chance to help the world end polio for good. It needs to seize it now
One year ago, I joined African leaders, experts, and global partners to mark an extraordinary…
STAT+: The 10 power players to watch on Democrats’ drug pricing push
WASHINGTON — In the coming weeks, Democrats will embark on an ambitious effort to change…
Biden pledged to ‘follow the science.’ But experts say he’s sometimes fallen short
WASHINGTON — It’s a mantra that President Biden has repeated since the early days of…
NICE approves new cholesterol lowering drug after NHS strikes deal with manufacturer
A novel anti-cholesterol drug, to be given in primary care as a twice yearly injection,…