Large ‘herbivores of the sea’ help keep coral reefs healthy
Selective fishing can disrupt the delicate balance maintained between corals and algae in embattled Caribbean…
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Machine learning shapes microwaves for a computer’s eyes
To improve object identification and speed in fields where both are critical — such as…
Explaining link between emotion and addictive substance use
What drives a person to smoke cigarettes? What role do emotions play in this addictive…
Acidic environment could boost power of harmful pathogens
New findings suggest lower pH in the digestive tract may make some bacterial pathogens even…
Moths’ flight data helps drones navigate complex environments
The flight navigation strategy of moths can be used to develop programs that help drones…
‘Flash and freeze’ reveals dynamics of nerve connections
How do the physical parts of a neuron enable it to process and communicate information?…
Common chemical disrupts reproductive biology
Experiments in worms reveal the molecular damage caused by DEHP, a chemical commonly used to…
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Less-than-perfect kidneys can be successfully used for transplants, study shows
A new study provides the strongest evidence to date that hundreds of deceased donor kidneys,…
One-fourth of children with autism are undiagnosed
One-fourth of children under age 8 with autism spectrum disorder — most of them black…
BPA replacement, BPS, hinders heart function, study reveals
BPA’s counterpart replacement BPS can hinder heart function within minutes of a single exposure, according…
Bandage material helps stop bleeding without adhering to the wound
Researchers have developed a new kind of bandage that helps blood to clot and doesn’t…
UHC and climate provide rebels with a cause
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the first African head of the World Health Organization, experienced universal health…
Peering into the genome of brain tumor
Scientists have created a machine learning method for classifying the mutations of glioma brain tumors…
Illuminating the world of nanoparticles
Scientists have developed a light-based device that can act as a biosensor, detecting biological substances…
A ‘pivotal’ moment for understanding whale evolution
We could be getting closer to understanding how feeding behaviors in whales and dolphins have…
How bacterial evolution of antibiotic arsenals is providing new drug blueprints
Scientists have taken their cue from nature to provide new options for drug designers seeking…
Health research is facing a “crisis” and must be protected, academy warns
Prominent NHS and academic leaders have warned that health research is facing a crisis that…
Tribunal must reconsider case of academic suspended for failing to declare private work, judge rules
A High Court judge has sent the case of a professor who undertook private work…
Workforce crisis has left mental health staff at “breaking point” as demand rises
Staff working in mental healthcare are at “breaking point” as they try to handle rising…
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Rude behaviour towards SAS doctors is unacceptable, says GMC
About one in four doctors in specialty and associate specialist (SAS) and “locally employed” (LE)…
Seven days in medicine: 1-7 Jan 2020
AlcoholNew commission calls for doctors to share evidence on harmHealthcare professionals were asked to submit…
The BMJ Appeal Christmas 2019: How WaterAid is bringing a sanitation revolution to all
In a 2007 poll 11 300 BMJ readers voted on the greatest medical advance since…
A pigmented lesion on the eye
A 46 year old white woman was referred for ophthalmologic evaluation of a pigmented lesion…
Vesicular rash in a young child
This picture shows eczema coxsackium, an atypical presentation of hand, foot, and mouth disease caused…
Cascades of care . . . and other stories
Incidental findingsNearly 50 years ago, Ivan Illich in his book Medical Nemesis accused modern medicine…
Teva pays $54m to settle claims it paid doctors kickbacks to prescribe its drugs
Three subsidiaries of the Israeli pharmaceutical giant Teva, including Teva USA, will pay $54m (£41m;…
Plans for same day emergency care are being “grossly derailed” by winter pressures
An NHS plan to provide urgent care to patients without admitting them to hospital to…
Impossible Foods Taking Meatless Pork And Beef To Foreign Markets
Impossible Foods is taking its Impossible Burger and Impossible Pork worldwide. Read Original Article: Impossible…
Alcohol Deaths Have Doubled In The US, Government Report Says
U.S. government data shows alcohol-related deaths jumped from nearly 36,000 a year to almost 73,000….
RSV Outbreak: Doctors Issue Warning As Virus Spreads Fast
Health experts warned that the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has been spreading faster than usual…
Facebook Calls For Ban On Deepfake Tech, While Snapchat And TikTok Embrace It
Per a news update, social media giants Facebook and Twitter are banning deepfake videos, while…
Which State Recorded The Most Cervical Cancer Deaths In 2019?
Local organizations have launched a campaign to raise awareness about cervical cancer in Alabama amid…
Innovators And Companies Present New Innovations For 2020 Consumer Electronics Show
From flying cars to pillows that prevent snoring, here are some of the new technologies…
New Material Hides Objects From Infrared Cameras
Per a news release, a newly designed coating can apparently fool infrared cameras by hiding…
Drinking Hot Tea, Other Things That Reportedly Increase Cancer Risk
From being born tall to drinking hot tea and sitting too close to the grill,…
Russian Investigation Retracts More Than 800 Scientific Papers Due To Issues
In recent news, academic journals in Russia are reportedly retracting more or less 800 papers…
How Technology Is Shaping The Future Of Transportation
From self-driving cars to autonomy, here are some of the reasons as to how the…
10-Year-Old Texas Boy Dies After Contracting Flu Over Winter Break
According to a recent report from health officials, a 10-year-old Texas boy named Jaxon Campbell…
Pregnant Mom Suffers Heart Attack Despite No Prior Heart Condition
A pregnant woman 34 weeks into her pregnancy reportedly suffered from a spontaneous heart attack…
Doctors Explain How Cannabis Edibles Can Be Bad For You
Health experts warned that many people still lack awareness of the potential side effects of…
FDA Approves Merck’s KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) for Patients With BCG-Unresponsive, High-Risk, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer With Carcinoma In Situ With or Without Papillary Tumors Who Are Ineligible for or Have Elected Not to Undergo Cystectomy
Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. KEYTRUDA Is the First Anti-PD-1 Therapy Approved for Certain Patients With…
Smartphone Test Reportedly Detects Urinary Tract Infections In Minutes
A new test developed by researchers at University of Bath helps detect E. coli concentration…
Does Flour Expire? What You Need To Know
Temperature, storage techniques and the variety of flour influence its expiry date. Read Original Article:…
Bill would increase access to alternative health care – WQOW TV News 18
Bill would increase access to alternative health care WQOW TV News 18 Read Original Article: Bill…
New York State Investigates Christian Health Cost Sharing Affiliate – The New York Times
New York State Investigates Christian Health Cost Sharing Affiliate The New York Times Read Original Article:…
Of ants and men: Ant behavior might mirror political polarization
Division of labor and political polarization may be driven by the same processes, say computational…
New study reveals the origin of complex malaria infections
New technology employing single cell genome sequencing of the parasite that causes malaria has yielded…
Evolving landscape added fuel to Gobi Desert’s high-speed winds
A new study finds that the dark, rocky landscape of the Hami basin in the…
Scientists improve yield predictions based on seedling data
A doctor diagnosing a 50-year-old patient based on a blood test taken during the patient’s…
Planet WASP-12b is on a death spiral, say scientists
Astrophysicists have shown that exoplanet WASP-12b, located 600 light-years away, is spiraling in toward certain…