30% of New Zealanders are ‘vaccine skeptics,’ so trust is key to COVID-19 vaccine roll-out
The emergency approval of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in the UK and the imminent roll-out of several other vaccines in …
Deep rooted—mother’s empathy linked to ‘epigenetic’ changes to the oxytocin gene
Our ability to feel and understand the emotions of others, “empathy,” is at the core of our prosocial behaviors such …
The 10 nutrients your body needs to fight off infection
The 10 nutrients your body needs to fight off infection: A healthy immune system has never been so important. Now, …
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 …
A library of mouse genes to look up the best liver cancer treatment
If you want to get smarter, the library is a good place to start. And for cancer researchers, smarter treatment …
UK vaccine rollout set to begin with queen in line for jab
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II will receive the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine within weeks, reports on Sunday said, as the biggest immunisation …
Bekah Martinez, Grayston Leonard Need 'a Break' from Having Kids to Wed
Next steps! Bekah Martinez and her boyfriend, Grayston Leonard, are “having conversations about getting married.” Tyler Hubbard and More Celebrities …
Inducing accurately controlled ‘fever’ in tumors to fight cancer
Heating tumors can greatly enhance the effect of radio- and chemotherapies for cancer. This increases the chances of recovery and …
Anatomy of a vaccine: What it takes to create a safe, effective COVID shot
Shawn stepped into the UCLA Vine Street Clinic in Hollywood with confidence. He offered up his arm. The UCLA doctor …
Menopausal Symptoms Tied to Lower Work Performance
THURSDAY, Dec. 3, 2020 — A higher number of self-reported menopausal symptoms is correlated with lower work performance, according to …
US Health and Human Services unveils action plan to address ‘maternal morbidity,’ reduce racial disparities
Keelee Moseley knew something wasn’t right. After an emergency cesarean section in February 2018, the Texas mom was in so …
CDC to shorten COVID-19 quarantine to 10 days, 7 with test
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is set to shorten the recommended length of quarantine after exposure to someone …
Rock-a-bye fly: Why vibrations lead to sleepiness
It is common practice to rock babies to sleep. Children and grownups also get drowsy during long car rides. There …
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 …
Mental ill-health major contributor to Australian youth suicide
The majority of young Australians who died by suicide between 2006 and 2015 had either a diagnosed or a likely …
Largest clinical trial in Africa to treat mild COVID-19 cases launched in 13 countries
Thirteen African countries and an international network of research institutions have joined forces to launch the largest COVID-19 clinical trial …
For better heart health, step to it, pair of studies say
If you’re sitting down, the findings of two major new studies led by University at Buffalo researchers are likely to …
Social Needs Linked to Lower HRQOL for Black Cancer Survivors
MONDAY, Nov. 23, 2020 — Social needs are associated with lower health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among African American cancer …