Accidentally Trashed, Thawed or Expired: Reports of Covid Vaccine Spoilage
As the speed of covid vaccinations picks up, so do the reports of doses going to waste. And it’s more …
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Just the facts, or more detail? To battle vaccine hesitancy, the messaging has to be just right
As Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine roll-out commences, all eyes are on the government’s communication strategy—particularly with some studies finding vaccine hesitancy …
High fat or ‘ketogenic’ diets could prevent, reverse heart failure
Research from Saint Louis University finds that high fat or “ketogenic” diets could completely prevent, or even reverse heart failure …
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, …
Infant formula standardisation could reduce risk of over- or under-feeding
Standardization of infant formula reconstitution ratios and improvements in manufacturer feeding guides may reduce risks of under- and overfeeding, according …
Study finds hospital-diagnosed overweight or obesity linked with markedly higher risk of death over 40 years
Individuals whose overweight or obesity is diagnosed in hospital are 60% more likely to die compared to the general population, …
‘I don’t want my friends to know’ – young people on growing up with Crohn’s or colitis
Young people with chronic health conditions cope with all of the usual challenges of growing up—making friends, changing schools, adapting …
Avoiding care during the pandemic could mean life or death
These days, Los Angeles acting teacher Deryn Warren balances her pain with her fear. She’s a bladder cancer patient who …
No single sign or symptom is sufficient to rule in or rule out community-acquired pneumonia
While the history and physical examination is important, only a few key signs and symptoms significantly change the underlying likelihood …
Schools or bars? Opening classrooms may mean hard choices
President Donald Trump insists that schools reopen this fall. Many parents, educators, doctors and economists want the same thing. But …
18.2 million at increased risk of severe COVID-19 uninsured or underinsured
Even before soaring unemployment caused millions of Americans to lose their health insurance, 18.2 million individuals at increased risk of …
Defects in developing frog brain can be prevented or repaired with bioelectric drugs
Researchers led by biologists at Tufts University have discovered that the brains of developing frog embryos damaged by nicotine exposure …
Not all or nothing: Anti-virus lockdowns could lift slowly
For the millions of Americans living under some form of lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus, not knowing …
Can you still go for walks if you're social distancing or self-isolating?
It feels like an additional kick in the teeth that this global pandemic is hitting its peak in the UK …
Study finds most surfing injuries involve shoulder or knee, surgery usually not required
Over the last few years, surfing has increased in popularity, with about 2.6 million recreational surfers in the United States. …
Half of NHS A&E departments 'are inadequate or require improvement'
More than half of A&E units are failing as hospitals buckle under pressure from the broken social care system, damning …
Like being neat or colour-coding pencils? Believe me, that is not OCD
“You are not defined by your thoughts,” we are told from a very young age. “You are not defined by …
International study finds similar results from total or partial hip replacement
To do a total or partial hip replacement for older adults who have a hip fracture has been the question. …