Covid-19: How Kerala kept itself above water in India’s devastating second wave
India’s first confirmed case of covid-19 was detected in the southern state of Kerala on…
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How universities can make reopening safer this autumn
One year ago, when universities in the United States reopened for their fall semester, the…
Vaccines should not be the preserve of rich countries
Since their 18th century beginnings vaccines have been one of humanity’s most profound public health…
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Doctors’ pay and the future of the NHS
Mathew is right to say that the debate on doctors’ pay is not about the…
The BMJ Awards 2021: Anaesthesia and perioperative medicine team of the year
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Covid-19: How many variants are there, and what do we know about them?
AlphaConsidered a variant of concern by the World Health Organization, alpha was first identified in…
The BMJ Awards 2021: Clinical leadership team of the year
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Opinion: To vaccinate more Americans, lean into outbreaks
As the Delta variant surges across almost all states in the U.S. causing local outbreaks,…
Opinion: A natural pandemic has been terrible. A synthetic one would be even worse
In 1988, as Russian scientist Nikolai Ustinov worked in the VECTOR lab, part of a…
‘Remember her as the badass she was’: ALS patient who died should force Biogen, others to anticipate expanded access issues
It’s been two weeks since Lisa Stockman Mauriello passed away and a lingering question, in…
Eating disorders: Record number of young people wait for treatment as demand soars
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has warned that the number of children and young people…
COVID infections during pregnancy linked to higher risks – CBS News
COVID infections during pregnancy linked to higher risks CBS News Doctor dispels myths surrounding COVID-19 vaccines…
Pfizer, Moderna vaccines work well for pregnant women, study says – KCBD
Pfizer, Moderna vaccines work well for pregnant women, study says KCBD Read Original Article: Pfizer, Moderna…
How Scarlett Johansson Kept Her Pregnancy Hidden – W Magazine
How Scarlett Johansson Kept Her Pregnancy Hidden W Magazine Read Original Article: How Scarlett Johansson Kept…
High Blood Pressure and Pregnancy: Fertility, Gestation – Verywell Health
High Blood Pressure and Pregnancy: Fertility, Gestation Verywell Health Read Original Article: High Blood Pressure and…
Dangerous Diabetes Tied to Pregnancy Is on the Rise | Health News | US News – U.S. News & World Report
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Afghanistan aid and medical lifeline to millions must not be cut, warns WHO Fuel crisis in Lebanon ‘a potential…
Cognitive stimulation at work and dementia
Dementia, a devastating condition that affects nearly 50 million people worldwide, is not an inevitable…
Cognitive stimulation in the workplace, plasma proteins, and risk of dementia: three analyses of population cohort studies
AbstractObjectivesTo examine the association between cognitively stimulating work and subsequent risk of dementia and to…
Best Alternative Health Clinic 2021 | Hawthorn Healing Arts Center | Health and Fitness | Bend – The Source Weekly
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An alternative to the psych hospital, run by people in mental health recovery – North Carolina Health News
An alternative to the psych hospital, run by people in mental health recovery North Carolina Health…
Illumina purchases Grail without clearance from FTC or European Union
Illumina, the DNA sequencing giant, said Wednesday it has closed its $8 billion purchase of…
U.S. decision on Covid-19 booster shots baffles — and upsets — some scientists
The Biden administration’s decision to start authorizing third doses of Covid-19 vaccine in September is…
Cooperation under pressure: Lessons from the COVID-19 swab crisis
A major crisis that accompanied the rise of the pandemic was lack of availability of…
The fewer forests, the more space giant anteaters need, study finds
Giant anteaters living in less forested habitats make use of larger home ranges, according to…
COVID-19: Funding plea to combat Delta variant, call to suspend booster roll-out
During Wednesday’s World Health Organization briefing on COVID-19, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called for…
Tailoring wearable technology and telehealth in treating Parkinson’s disease
Wearable health technologies are vastly popular with people wanting to improve their physical and mental…
Protecting largest, most prolific fish may boost productivity of fisheries
Management of many of the largest fisheries in the world assumes incorrectly that many small…
Lonely flies, like many humans, eat more and sleep less
Single fruit flies quarantined in test tubes sleep too little and eat too much after…
Prior training can accelerate muscle growth even after extended idleness
Skeletal muscles in mice appear to ‘remember’ prior training, aiding muscle growth and adaptability when…
STAT+: WHO urges Roche to ensure equitable access of Covid-19 treatment amid global shortage
The World Health Organization and Unitaid called on Roche (RHHBY) to ensure that existing doses…
Opinion: Booster shots alone won’t protect immunocompromised people from Covid-19
Covid-19 taught me something about second chances: In March 2020, I fought the virus and…
Defend trans community rights: Bachelet tells Copenhagen forum
Amidst an “alarming rise in hateful discourse” against transgender people globally, the UN High Commissioner…
Leaky sewers are likely responsible for large amounts of medications in streams
Pharmaceutical compounds can harm the environment. However, in waterways that don’t receive treated wastewater, these…
Genetic histories and social organization in Neolithic and Bronze Age Croatia
The field of Archaeogenetics has substantially contributed to a better understanding of how the movement…
Thwaites glacier: Significant geothermal heat beneath the ice stream
Ice losses from Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica are currently responsible for roughly four percent…
U.S. health officials recommend booster shots against Covid-19
U.S. health officials Wednesday recommended all Americans get Covid-19 booster shots to shore up their…
Autophagy: The unlikely hero that balances zinc and iron in plants
Nutrient imbalances can adversely impact crop health and agricultural productivity. The trace elements zinc and…
Discovery of prehistoric mammals suggests rapid evolution of mammals after dinosaur extinction
Scientists have discovered three new species of ancient creatures from the dawn of modern mammals…
Afghanistan: Medical lifeline to millions must not be cut, warns WHO
The delivery of lifesaving aid and medical supplies to millions of Afghans must not be…
Bee flight suffers under temperature extremes
Rising temperatures could help some northern-latitude bees fly better, but more frequent extreme weather events…
Scientists develop alternative cement with low carbon footprint
Researchers have developed a climate-friendly alternative to conventional cement. Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions can be…
Obstructive sleep apnea is common in kids and may impact blood pressure, heart health
Children and adolescents can experience sleep-disordered breathing and obstructive sleep apnea, like adults. An estimated…
New evidence that fetal membranes can repair themselves after injury
Scientists have shown that fetal membranes are able to heal after injury. Read Original Article:…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Sesen Bio drug trial marked by misconduct; a Sackler threatens opioid settlement if immunity not granted
Rise and shine, everyone, another busy day is on the way. Yes, indeed, the middle…
Do We Really Need COVID-19 Booster Shots?
As the world continues to grapple with the effects of COVID-19, the debate on whether…
STAT+: David Sackler acknowledges ‘moral responsibility’ to address opioid crisis, but refuses to pay settlement without immunity
Amid a contentious bankruptcy court trial, a member of the Sackler family that owns Purdue…
Covid-19: Australian outbreak surges as New Zealand sees first domestic cases in six months
New Zealand and much of eastern Australia are in lockdown this week, but these two…
STAT+: Startup Spotlight: Vigil Neuroscience hopes to eventually target the rare disease ALSP
Vigil Neuroscience has revealed the first condition that it will target: a rare, genetic neurodegenerative…
Opinion: Listen: An ENT physician & an advocate on the high monetary and social costs of hearing loss
Although hearing loss is a common aging-related problem, affecting two in three Americans over age…