Bacterial communities ‘hitchhiking’ on marine plastic trash
Using an innovative microscopy method, scientists have revealed the structure of the microbial communities coating…
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Monkeys inform group members about threats — following principles of cooperation
Humans are often faced with the choice of investing in the greater good or being…
Fighting fruit flies: Aggressive behavior influenced by previous interactions
Aggression doesn’t just depend on who you are or who you’re interacting with but also…
Daylight damage to photovoltaics
A research team has investigated the ways sunlight can degrade the efficiency of newly developed…
How ancient microbes created massive ore deposits, set stage for early life
Ancestors of modern bacteria cultured from an iron-rich lake in Democratic Republic of Congo could…
Drug deaths: Scottish minister vows to tackle “public health emergency”
The number of people dying from drug use in Scotland is a “public health emergency”…
Investigational drugs reduce risk of death from Ebola virus disease
The investigational therapeutics mAb114 and REGN-EB3 offer patients a greater chance of surviving Ebola virus…
Facial deformity in royal dynasty was linked to inbreeding, scientists confirm
The ‘Habsburg jaw,’ a facial condition of the Habsburg dynasty of Spanish and Austrian kings…
Brush your teeth to protect the heart
Brushing teeth frequently is linked with lower risks of atrial fibrillation and heart failure, according…
New technique visually depicts how cancer cells grow and spread in colon tissue
Researchers have observed how stem cell mutations quietly arise and spread throughout a widening field…
Boyd Tilak Batuwitage
bmj;367/dec02_9/l6787/FAF1faBoyd Tilak Batuwitage, better known as “Batu” to his friends, was born in Colombo, Sri…
John Waterhouse
bmj;367/dec02_6/l6784/FAF1faJohn Waterhouse was brought up in Accrington, Lancashire. His parents, Frank and Jenny, were both…
Management of severe acute pancreatitis
ABSTRACTThe risks, measurements of severity, and management of severe acute pancreatitis and its complications have…
The maternal six week postnatal check
What you need to knowThe maternal six week postnatal check is an opportunity to review…
Can I wear festive attire on the wards?
Wear something festive but removableSam Thenabadu (@4hrEmergencyDoc), consultant in adult and paediatric emergency medicine, says,…
Terence Paul Griffith
bmj;367/dec02_3/l6783/FAF1faBrought up in south London, Paul Griffith attended Dulwich College, which was damaged by bombing…
Suicide in anaesthetists: five minutes with . . . Samantha Shinde
“We have made seven recommendations; some that are applicable at a national level, some at…
New Space Hotels To Offer Tourists A Room In The Cosmos
According to a news release, the reality of spending a night at a hotel room…
Science Shows Evidence That Everyone Has A Romantic Type
Unsure if you have a romantic type? Science says you do and it may be…
STEM Toys On Sale You Can Get For Your Kid Today
Unsure of what to get your kid this Christmas? Here are the best science-y toys…
European Space Agency Gets More Money Than It Wanted For Space Programs
The European Union has boosted its space programs for 2020 with a generous budget for…
HPV: WHO calls for countries to suspend vaccination of boys
The World Health Organization is calling on countries that are vaccinating boys against the human…
Can Alzheimer’s Patients Benefit From The Keto Diet?
Keto diet might improve the brain health of persons with Alzheimer’s. Read Original Article: Can…
Prostate Cancer Diagnosis: At-Home Urine Test May Soon Be Available
A simple urine test has been developed to allow men to check their risk of…
Using Your Smartphone Before Bedtime Increases Blood Sugar Levels
Researchers found that exposure to artificial light from smartphones, tablets and even TVs could contribute…
Use Of Birth Control As A Teen Linked To Depression
A news headline recently linked depression to taking birth control pills. Is there truth to…
White Coat Hypertension: What To Do About It
A new study reveals that people with white coat hypertension face a greater threat of…
10 Secrets To Live A Longer Life
According to centenarians and health experts, these are the secrets to living a very long…
Paleo Diet For Weight Loss: Does It Work?
The paleo diet is modeled after the supposed diet of ancient hunter-gatherers. Can it help…
China Bubonic Plague Outbreak 2019: 4th Case Confirmed
Officials in Ulanqab in Inner Mongolia confirmed the fourth case of plague in China. Read…
Best Weight Loss Tips Ahead Of Christmas
A dietitian said there are simple ways to lose weight faster before Christmas, which will…
HIV Vaccine: When Can We Expect Its Launch?
Three trials have move to final stages to find an effective HIV vaccine and experts…
Home urine test for prostate cancer could revolutionize diagnosis
A new home urine test for prostate cancer could revolutionize diagnosis — according to new…
Sounds of the past give new hope for coral reef restoration
Young fish can be drawn to degraded coral reefs by loudspeakers playing the sounds of…
Fine-tuning gene expression during stress recovery
Scientists have discovered non-coding RNA has a novel role to fine-tune gene expressions during stress…
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Armored with plastic ‘hair’ and silica, new perovskite nanocrystals show more durability
Researchers have demonstrated a novel approach aimed at addressing the perovskite’s durability problem: encasing the…
How Anxiety Affects Health
Some anxiety can be beneficial to our health, egging us on to achieve difficult tasks…
With ultracold chemistry, researchers get first look at exactly what happens during a chemical reaction
In temperatures millions of times colder than interstellar space, researchers have performed the coldest reaction…
Animals could help humans monitor oceans
Sharks, penguins, turtles and other seagoing species could help humans monitor the oceans by transmitting…
World Meteorological Organization Report: Greenhouse Gases Have Monumentally Risen
The WMO report found that CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere reached 407.8 parts per million…
Incidents Of Poisoning By Psychoactive Drugs Surge To All-Time High In The US
Over 17 years, 67,369 phone calls related to poisoning by psychoactive substances were recorded by…
Can Keto Dieters Eat Watermelon?
Certain fruits can help meet the 20 net carbs allowed on the keto diet, albeit…
Thanksgiving Dinner: Best Teas To Drink After Heavy Meal
Here are four teas to consume to aid digestion after a huge holiday meal next…
Does Having A Purpose In Life Make You Live Longer?
Reorientation of life in old age by finding interesting things to pursue could result in…
Alternative therapies explained | Health – Wahpeton Daily News
Alternative therapies explained | Health Wahpeton Daily News Read Original Article: Alternative therapies explained | Health…
Conversations That Matter: Complementary and alternative medicine – Vancouver Sun
Conversations That Matter: Complementary and alternative medicine Vancouver Sun Read Original Article: Conversations That Matter: Complementary…
Doctors call for action on poverty to reverse stalled life expectancy in Scotland
Public health doctors have called for urgent action from government to tackle stalled life expectancy…
The BMJ: new wrapping, new protection
For the past seven years, I’ve got used to returning from work on a Friday…
Declining US life expectancy is driven by more than just opioids, study finds
The United States began to fall behind other rich countries in improving life expectancy long…
Christopher James Farrer
bmj;367/nov29_7/l6708/FAF1faChristopher James Farrer (“Chris”) was a renowned diagnostician and admired family doctor in Deal, Kent,…