General practice public relations storm: shaped in broadcast, fixed in narrowcast
General practice is in the throes of a public relations storm.1 We have come a…
Category: Science and Health
Guam’s most endangered tree species reveals universal biological concept
Newly published research has used a critically endangered species to show how trees modify leaf…
Covid-19: Infections fell by 30% in England during second lockdown
The prevalence of covid-19 fell by 30% across England, from 132 to 96 people infected…
Detecting bacteria with fluorescent nanosensors
Researchers have developed a new method for detecting bacteria and infections. They use fluorescent nanosensors…
Astronomical instrument hunts for ancient metal
Researchers created a new astronomical instrument that has successfully aided in estimating the abundance of…
Fast-moving gas flowing away from young star caused by icy comet vaporization
A unique stage of planetary system evolution has been imaged by astronomers, showing fast-moving carbon…
GPs call for partners to receive same pay rise as salaried colleagues
The BMA’s General Practitioners Committee (GPC) in England should negotiate a pay rise for all…
We, the People: FBI Reports 2020 Rise in Violence
Murder and assault rates rose nationwide in the first half of 2020, although other violent…
NHS England’s media briefings caused rise in complaints against GPs, say doctors
GP leaders have demanded that NHS England and NHS Improvement apologise and retract any communications…
Pandemic communications: follow the science but lead with psychology
The evolving pandemic has exposed weaknesses in our society. This is particularly obvious in countries…
Covid-19 could prompt an end to our continued betrayal of childhood
Our children have some of the worst outcomes in the developed world for health, education,…
How can I ask a colleague to work my Christmas shift?
“I don’t need a sob story”Simon Fleming, orthopaedic registrar, says, “This feels like a confession,…
Engineering masks that are fit for all
The supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) has been a headline generating problem from the…
Vaccinating the UK against covid-19
The global covid-19 pandemic has led to over 50 000 deaths in the UK, disrupted…
Sixty seconds on . . . NHS reserves
Running about in camouflage gear at the weekend?No, silly, that’s NHS army reservists. We’re talking…
Tri-Cities gym switches to alternative medicine clinic to reopen – wenatcheeworld.com
Tri-Cities gym switches to alternative medicine clinic to reopen wenatcheeworld.com Read Original Article: Tri-Cities gym switches…
Understanding The Appeal Of Alternative Medicine Can Help Protect The Endangered Species It Puts At Risk – Science 2.0
Understanding The Appeal Of Alternative Medicine Can Help Protect The Endangered Species It Puts At…
Global AYUSH and Alternative Medicine Market Trends, Growth Demand, Opportunities & Forecast To 2026 – The Courier
Global AYUSH and Alternative Medicine Market Trends, Growth Demand, Opportunities & Forecast To 2026 The Courier…
Scientists reveal regions of the brain where serotonin promotes patience
In a study on mice scientists pinpoint specific areas of the brain that individually promote…
A Reality Check on the Costs of Menstruation
Getting caught without a pad or a tampon outside the home is par for the…
Taxing Pot: Risk, Reward, Revenues
With most Americans in favor of legalized marijuana, how long before recreational pot becomes available…
Investigation into baby’s death reveals “20 year cover-up” of failures
The UK government has apologised for “shocking and harrowing” mistakes in the care of a…
Oh, What a Kiwi Can Do For You
Kiwifruit do not get the attention they deserve. These sweet, furry little fruits are a…
New rule allows US government to execute prisoners by means other than lethal injection
A new rule created by the Trump administration will allow the US federal government to…
Study of threatened desert tortoises offers new conservation strategy
A new study supports a new conservation strategy. Climate change increasingly makes relocating threatened species…
Satellite images confirm uneven impact of climate change
Researchers have been following vegetation trends across the planet’s driest areas using satellite imagery from…
Aim to exceed weekly recommended physical activity level to offset health harms of prolonged sitting
The health harms associated with prolonged sitting can be offset by exceeding weekly recommended physical…
Early birth linked to greater risk of hospital visits during childhood
Being born early (before 37 weeks’ gestation) is associated with a higher risk of hospital…
Covid-19: UK government asks regulator to assess Oxford vaccine as questions are raised over interim data
The UK government has asked the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to evaluate…
Covid-19: GPs have “stepped up” in time of national crisis, says profession’s leader
GPs have gone the extra mile to support their patients during the covid-19 pandemic and…
Covid-19: What Sweden taught Scandinavia for the second wave
More than half a year since the pandemic began, the Public Health Agency of Sweden…
Judge criticises NHS trust for delaying legal request to carry out elective caesarean on woman with severe learning disabilities
A High Court judge has criticised a London NHS trust for leaving it until the…
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Ethnic minority doctors are less likely than white colleagues to report workplace improvements during pandemic
Doctors from ethic minority groups were less likely than white colleagues to experience improved team…
High blood pressure in midlife is linked to increased brain damage in later life
Higher than normal blood pressure is linked to more extensive brain damage in the elderly,…
Covid-19: NHS will get {pound}3bn of “recovery” funding to tackle pandemic fallout
The NHS will receive an additional £3bn (€3.4bn; $4bn) next year to help services recover…
Scotland becomes first country to provide free period products
Period products will be obtainable free of charge in Scotland for every person who needs…
GP is struck off for alleged sexual assault of which jury acquitted him
A GP has been struck off the UK medical register for an alleged sexual assault…
Partha Kar: Delivering covid vaccine—a team effort
Ripples of hope have emerged in recent weeks, with the possibility of a working covid-19…
David Oliver: Should we bring the curtain down on NHS social media performances?
Should anyone care if NHS staff post a few loosely choreographed dances on TikTok, a…
The curious case of the Danish mask study
DANMASK-19, the first trial of mask use during covid-19, was “negative.” Masks didn’t work. We…
Research Roundup: December 2020
Multivitamin May Lessen Illness Symptoms A daily multivitamin and mineral supplement may lessen illness duration…
EN on Foods: Brussel Sprouts are Back!
The Folklore. Brussels sprouts have made a comeback…but why? Turns out, it’s all about preparation….
A Modern Take on Olden Grains
Conventional wisdom says that it’s good to be young. After all, youth is all about…
Restaurant Guide: Restaurant Sides
Though they are not the main course, side dishes can play an important part in…
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The Wide World of Mushrooms
Mushrooms have been consumed and used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. The ancient…
Spotlight on Supplements: Astaxanthin
Astaxanthin may not be easy to pronounce (“asta-ZAN-thin”) nor widely known, but there is interest…
You Should Know: Pump Up Your Breakfast
We’ve heard the old adage that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day,”…
Ask the EN Experts: Should I Buy Organic?; Apple Cider Vinegar
For as long of a year as this has been, it somehow simultaneously feels like…
Just In: Vitamin C Linked to Muscle Retention
Eating vitamin C-rich foods—citrus, berries, vegetables—could help older people prevent age-related muscle loss, according to…
Boost Your Nutrition This Holiday Season
It’s the most wonderful time of year! We can show our holiday spirit and still…