Are Scientists Close to a ‘Universal’ Flu Vaccine?
MONDAY, Dec. 7, 2020 — Scientists say they may be getting closer to creating a universal flu vaccine. In an …
Nearly 40% of healthcare workers are 'not likely' to get Covid vaccine
Nearly 40% of healthcare workers say it’s ‘not likely’ they will get a coronavirus vaccine because they are afraid the …
Are High-Dose Blood Thinners Needed for Severe COVID-19?
THURSDAY, Nov. 19, 2020 — Treating COVID-19 patients with high doses of blood thinners doesn’t appear to help them and …
No, soaring COVID-19 cases are not due to more testing
COVID-19 cases are surging upward around the U.S., reaching 100,000 daily cases for the first time on Nov. 4 and 150,000 only …
These are the best colors for your bedroom, according to feng shui
The bedroom is one of the places where we spend the most time. As such, having an atmosphere that brings …
Millions of people are on treatment for HIV: Why are so many still dying?
Twenty years ago, treatment for HIV was a rare luxury in South Africa. Exorbitant costs and President Thabo Mbeki’s government’s …
Multivitamins’ ‘Benefits’ Are All in Your Head: Study
TUESDAY, Nov. 10, 2020 — Multivitamins really are magic pills for your health, a new study contends — but just …
Service providers are crafting adaptations to combat the rise in domestic violence during the pandemic
A certain item purchased at the grocery store, a hand signal made during a video call, a numeric code pressed …
The reason redheads are more sensitive to pain
Less than two percent of people on the planet have red hair, or at least have it naturally, and with the …
E-prescriptions are coming. But what are they? And is this the end of paper ones?
Electronic prescriptions (or e-prescriptions) are being rolled out in stages across Australia after being used in Victoria during the pandemic. …
Aggressive melanoma cells at edge of tumours are key to cancer spread
Research led by Queen Mary University of London has revealed novel insights into the mechanisms employed by melanoma cells to …
Microplastics Are Seeping Out of Baby’s Bottle, Study Shows
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 — New parents preparing a bottle for their baby should know the infant may ingest unwanted …
LGBTQ+ people are more likely to suffer from migraines, scientists say
Gay, lesbian and bisexual people may be more prone to having migraines, a new study suggests. Published in the journal …
Black doctors have created a task force to make sure COVID-19 vaccines are safe
A professional society of Black physicians has formed a task force to assess COVID-19 vaccines and treatments, in light of …
Most COVID-19 infections are spread through respiratory droplets or aerosols and not surfaces: study
COVID-19 is spread most often through respiratory droplets or aerosols and little evidence exists supporting transmission through surfaces. As such, …
Research shows Māori are more likely to die from COVID-19 than other New Zealanders
The risk of dying from COVID-19 is at least 50% higher for Māori than New Zealanders from European backgrounds, according …
Teens who think their parents are loving are less likely to be cyberbullies
Adolescents who perceive their parents to be loving and supportive are less likely to engage in cyberbullying, according to a …
Levels of anxiety, addiction, suicidal thoughts are soaring in the pandemic
(HealthDay)—The pandemic is taking a big toll on Americans’ psyches: A new government report found that about 41% of adults …