Measuring Atlantic bluefin tuna with a drone
Researchers have used an unmanned aerial system (or drone) to gather data on schooling juvenile…
Category: Science and Health
Something in the water: Pollutant may be more hazardous than previously thought
Perchlorate, a chemical compound used in rocket fuels and other materials, may be a more…
Psychedelic drug psilocybin tamps down brain’s ego center
To see how psychedelics impact the claustrum, a mysterious region of the brain believed to…
Diet, gut microbes affect cancer treatment outcomes
What we eat can affect the outcome of chemotherapy – and likely many other medical…
New smart fabrics from bioactive inks monitor body and environment by changing color
Researchers developed biomaterial-based inks that respond to and quantify chemicals released from the body or…
Study shows diamonds aren’t forever
Diamonds, those precious, sparkling jewels, are known as the hardest materials on Earth. They are…
Covid-19: transforming healthcare will require collaboration and innovative policies
Recovering from the covid-19 pandemic will be a long and difficult journey.1 The medical consequences…
Man, 34, who didn’t want to live with stoma should be allowed to die, says ȷudge
A 34 year old man should have artificial feeding and hydration withdrawn because he would…
Reimagining healthcare after covid-19: a new normal for medicine
Godlee discusses the long road ahead after covid-19.1 Is this an opportunity to reimagine healthcare…
Covid-19: democracy and hard choices in public health
As covid-19 mortality grows, the global effects of “lockdown”—from mass unemployment to threatened famine—become increasingly…
Kenneth Arthur Howlett
bmj;369/jun05_6/m2228/FAF1faKenneth Arthur Howlett (“Ken”) was the eldest son of a London dockyard worker. After evacuation…
William Ross Cattell
bmj;369/jun05_5/m2233/FAF1faWilliam Ross Cattell (“Bill”) was a pioneer in nephrology at St Bartholomew’s Hospital. He was…
John Williams
bmj;369/jun05_4/m2231/FAF1faJohn Williams was an outstandingly caring family doctor. Born in Newport, south Wales, he nursed…
Morris Stanton
bmj;369/jun05_3/m2230/FAF1faMorris Stanton was a respected general practitioner with over 35 years’ NHS service. He was…
John Rupert Allen Chawner
bmj;369/jun05_2/m2234/FAF1faHaving trained in London, Nottingham and Liverpool, John Rupert Allen Chawner was appointed consultant obstetrician…
Covid-19: Hydroxychloroquine was ineffective as postexposure prophylaxis, study finds
Taking hydroxychloroquine after high or moderate risk exposure to covid-19 does not prevent illness in…
5 Of The Best Video Game Remakes For Old And New Players To Revisit
Here are some of the best video game remasters and remakes that old fans can…
How Virtual Reality Video Games Are Helping Patients Regain Mobility
Per a new update, one hospital in Baltimore is now reportedly using a virtual reality…
Why Mangrove Forests Are In Danger
New research found that rising sea levels can take down the protective mangrove forests come…
New Study Suggests 70% Of People With Coronavirus Didn’t Pass It
A new study shows that 70 percent of people who had COVID-19 did not pass…
Foods To Include In Your Breastfeeding Plan
Wondering what to eat to make sure the baby you’re breastfeeding is getting all they…
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How-To: Stay Sane While Working From Home
Telecommuting or working from your home can be incredibly isolating and distracting. Here’s how you…
What Can You Drink While On An Intermittent Fast?
On an intermittent fasting diet? If so, then what exactly are you allowed to drink?…
Washing Your Face In The Shower Pros And Cons
Beauty experts said using your favorite cleansers in the shower has both positive and negative…
CDC Encourages People To Drive Solo Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
As per a recent news release, CDC reportedly wants people to drive solo in order…
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Coronavirus Becoming More Dangerous Despite Not Mutating, WHO Says
According to a new update from the World Health Organization, the coronavirus behind the pandemic…
Human Testing Of Coronavirus Vaccine Candidates To Commence In July
Per the NIH director, at least one safe and effective vaccine for the coronavirus should…
Colorado Grocery Stores With Reported Coronavirus Outbreaks Revealed
The number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Colorado, including grocery stores employees. Read…
New York Medical Schools Plan To Reopen In Late June
Select schools may be reopening earlier than expected over in New York. Read Original Article:…
Why This Common Heartburn Drug Is Attracting Attention Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
A heartburn drug reportedly rendered positive results for people who are dealing with COVID-19. Read…
Signs You Have Strong Mental Health Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Read on to see if you have a positive mental health and still doing well…
5 Simple Lifestyle Changes You Can Make To Eliminate Belly Fat
These simple lifestyle changes make eliminating belly fat easier for you to do this season….
Clinicians and scientists apply symptom tracking to COVID-19 outpatient care using famotidine
A patient-reported symptom tracking method used for patients with cancer has now been adapted for…
Ancient DNA provides new insights into the early peopling of the Caribbean
According to a new study by an international team of researchers from the Caribbean, Europe…
Mangrove trees won’t survive sea-level rise by 2050 if emissions aren’t cut
Mangrove trees — valuable coastal ecosystems found in Florida and other warm climates – won’t…
The “virtual wards” supporting patients with covid-19 in the community
Hospital doctors have established “virtual wards” whereby patients with covid-19 are managed at home, monitoring…
Persistence of viral RNA in stool samples from patients recovering from covid-19
In this editorial by Barth and De Regt (BMJ 2020;369:m1724, doi:10.1136/bmj.m1724, published 7 May 2020),…
Signs You Are Suffering From Chronic Stress Due To Pandemic, Current Social Unrest
Find out if you are struggling with chronic stress amid all the chaos that is…
Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, Mediterranean, and Alternative Healthy Eating indices are associated with bone health among Puerto Rican adults from the Boston Puerto Rican Osteoporosis Study – MD Linx
Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, Mediterranean, and Alternative Healthy Eating indices are associated with bone…
Incidence, clinical outcomes, and transmission dynamics of severe coronavirus disease 2019 in California and Washington: prospective cohort study
In the results section of this paper by Lewnard and colleagues (BMJ 2020;369;m1923, doi:10.1136/bmj.m1923, published…
Covid-19: Sweden should have done more, says architect of country’s strategy
The epidemiologist responsible for Sweden’s controversial lighter lockdown policy has conceded that the country could…
Egg-based coating preserves fresh produce
Eggs that would otherwise be wasted can be used as the base of an inexpensive…
DNA crossovers can drive healthy, abnormal sperm, egg cell division
Human genetic diversity wouldn’t be possible without DNA crossovers in egg and sperm cells. Two…
Vital buffers against climate change are just offshore
A new study finds that about 31 million people worldwide live in coastal regions that…
Showtime for photosynthesis
Using a unique combination of nanoscale imaging and chemical analysis, researchers have revealed a key…
BMA urges plan to tackle backlog of patients awaiting non-covid treatment
The government urgently needs to set out a plan to reduce the huge backlog of…
Covid-19: Lack of test and trace data are frustrating government scrutiny
Former health secretary Jeremy Hunt has responded with incredulity at the lack of data about…
Fluorescence bioimaging: Near-infrared fluorescence imaging of living subjects
Scientists can monitor biomolecular processes in live tissue by noninvasive optical methods, such as fluorescence…
Scientists aim gene-targeting breakthrough against COVID-19
Scientists at Berkeley Lab’s Molecular Foundry have joined forces with a research team at Stanford…
Trial shows hydroxychloroquine has no benefit over placebo in preventing COVID-19
Today, researchers published the results from the first randomized clinical trial testing hydroxychloroquine for the…