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weight loss - reducing inflammatuion may be the key | TheHealthSite.com
Weight loss - Your weight gain may be due to inflammation. But you can still lose weight by following our easy and safe tips.
Mumps warning after 5,042 cases - highest number in a decade
In 1998, doctor Andrew Wakefield led a study that linked the MMR vaccine to autism. His work was subsequently discredited and he was struck off
One of UK coronavirus patients ‘attended Westminster conference’
Nine people have been confirmed with Covid-19 in the UK.
Climate change could cut lifespan of cold-blooded species – study
Scientists say their findings suggest global warming could have a huge impact on the life expectancy of some animals.
Polymers to the rescue! Saving cells from damaging ice
Cell therapies hold great promise for revolutionizing the treatment of cancers and autoimmune diseases. But this multibillion-dollar industry requires long-term storage of cells at super-cold cryogenic ...
NASA Releases Remixed Version Of Iconic 'Pale Blue Dot' Photo
A humbling photo of Earth taken by the Voyager 1 probe from a distance of 6 billion kilometres has been reprocessed by NASA to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the image....
Scholarly journals work together to disseminate knowledge in ob-gyn
Citation rates of scholarly journal articles are tracked in many medical specialties and can affect health care treatment and research. Until the publication of a recent Rutgers-led study in JAMA Network ...
Climate change could reduce life-spans of hundreds of species
Aging in cold-blooded organisms such as amphibians linked to high temperatures
Rapper offers free 'hip hop breathing' exercises to tackle knife crime
N1 is also releasing the first hip hop/yoga album - which includes deep breathing.
Belachew Girma, the African who laughs hours non-stop
“I am the world laughter master,” Belachew Girma noted about his prowess of laughing for hours on end. The Ethiopian holds the world record of ‘longest laughter’ after clocking three hours and six minutes of laughing incessantly. Having set his first unofficial world record at the Impossibility World Challenger Games in 2002, Girma has since...
One of UK coronavirus patients ‘attended Westminster conference’
Nine people have been confirmed with Covid-19 in the UK.
Climate change could cut lifespan of cold-blooded species – study
Scientists say their findings suggest global warming could have a huge impact on the life expectancy of some animals.
Fake news makes disease outbreaks worse, research shows
The rise of fake news could be making disease outbreaks worse—according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).
NASA Releases Remixed Version of Iconic ‘Pale Blue Dot’ Photo
A humbling photo of Earth taken by the Voyager 1 probe from a distance of 3.7 billion miles has been reprocessed by NASA to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the image.
Gum disease linked to higher stroke risk
Gum disease may be linked to higher rates of stroke caused by hardened and severely blocked arteries, preliminary research findings indicate.
Climate change could cut lifespan of cold-blooded species – study
Scientists say their findings suggest global warming could have a huge impact on the life expectancy of some animals.
NASA selects four possible missions to study the secrets of the solar system
NASA has selected four Discovery Program investigations to develop concept studies for new missions. Although they're not official missions yet and some ultimately may not be chosen to move forward, the ...
Blood and sweat: Wearable medical sensors will get major sensitivity boost
Biosensors integrated into smartphones, smart watches and other gadgets are about to become a reality. In a paper featured on the cover of the January issue of Sensors, researchers from the Moscow Institute ...
broken heart syndrome - know all about it | TheHealthSite.com
You may be madly in love. But if the relationship falls apart, you may develop a broken heart syndrome. Know how to deal with it.
Forest soils release more carbon dioxide than expected in rainy season
Current carbon cycle models may underestimate the amount of carbon dioxide released from the soil during rainy seasons in temperate forests like those found in the northeast United States, according to ...
IOC face 'big communications job' as virus jitters hit Tokyo Olympics
Tokyo organizers have slammed
Dancing On Ice's Ben Hanlin speaks out over daughter's terrifying sepsis battle
This is terrifying.
Biologists investigate the role of the largest animal brain cells
The brains of most fish and amphibian species contain two types of conspicuously large nerve cells. These are the largest cells found in any animal brain. They are called Mauthner cells and trigger lightning-fast ...
IOC face 'big communications job' as coronavirus jitters hit Olympics
Olympic chiefs admit they face a "very big communications job" to soothe concerns over the coronavirus epidemic
Who owns your (valuable) health data?
There's a mass of information on you out there: not just medical records, but also that compiled by trackers we wear and download. No wonder it's so valuable.
Weight loss drug Belviq pulled from market over FDA cancer risk concerns
The prescription medication has been in clinical trials that the FDA say show patients could get cancer.
Duroflex Orthopaedic Mattress Range; What makes it unique
Taking the mattress industry by storm, Duroflex Mattresses recently launched India’s only certified Orthopaedic Mattress range. It is tested and recommended by the National Health Academy.This comes a
Five cities testing people for coronavirus when they have flu symptoms
Five U.S. cities have begun testing people with flu-like symptoms to see if they might instead have the new coronavirus that originated in China, a sign that officials think cases of the virus may be seeping into the country despite screening at airports.
Daily intake of non-fried potato linked to better diet quality compared to refined grains
Potatoes are often equated with refined grains due to their carbohydrate content. Yet, potatoes contain fiber, resistant starch, and key micronutrients that Americans need more of in their diet.
IGF-1 May Be Involved in Parkinson’s Development, Review Suggests
Increasing evidence links insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) deficiency to the development and progression of Parkinson's disease, a review study said. Estrogen, the female sex hormone thought...
Mumps: Why adults might still need the MMR jab
The disease is one of three protected by the MMR jab - and the fate of the two are closely linked.
Cryo-electron microscopy opens a door to fight Epstein-Barr
The Epstein-Barr virus is one of the most widespread human viruses. Part of the herpesvirus family, it causes glandular fever (infectious mononucleosis), cancer and autoimmune diseases. At present, there ...
Measurement of mechanical stability of force transmission supramolecular linkages
NUS biophysicists have developed a manipulation assay that can quantify the mechanical stability and biochemical regulations of inter-molecular interactions at the single-molecule level.
The star that could be set to EXPLODE in devastating supernova 700 light-years from Earth: New images show Betelgeuse IS dimming and changing shape
Astronomers used the European Southern Observatory (ESO) telescope array in Chile to capture the unprecedented dimming of the giant star in more detail.
Gold bond formation tracked in real time using new molecular spectroscopy technique
The bond created between two gold atoms in a molecule has been observed as it forms, thanks to a new technique developed by RIKEN chemists. This measurement resolves a controversy over the mechanism by ...
Low-cost 'smart' diaper can notify caregiver when it's wet
For some infants, a wet diaper is cause for an instant, vociferous demand to be changed, while other babies may be unfazed and happy to haul around the damp cargo for lengthy periods without complaint. ...
ICYMI: Nigerian who finds cure for Coronavirus, Lassa fever’ll get N36m
Our Reporters The Federal Government has announced a N36m cash prize for any Nigerian that finds cure for coronavirus and Lassa fever. Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is currently ravaging C...
Approval processes for clinical practice guideline create conflict of interest
Most clinical practice guidelines in the U.S. are created by medical specialty societies. While there is widespread awareness of the potential for intellectual and financial conflict of interest by individual panel members, there is little recognition of the potential for the processes used by guideline panels to create conflict of interest.
UIC researchers discover unique organ-specific signatures for endothelial cells
Researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago have discovered that endothelial cells -; those that create the inner lining of blood vessels -; have unique genetic signatures based on their location in the body.
Research: Covid-19 could infect two-thirds of globe
AS THE number of Covid-19 coronavirus cases jumps dramatically in China, a top infectious-disease scientist warns that things could get far worse: Two-thirds of the world’s population could catch it.
Artificial intelligence finds disease-related genes
An artificial neural network can reveal patterns in huge amounts of gene expression data and discover groups of disease-related genes. This has been shown by a new study led by researchers at Linköping ...
LogicBio: A Speculative Buy For Their GeneRide Platform Based Gene Therapies
LogicBio Therapeutics develops gene therapies to treat rare genetic diseases in pediatric patients with significant unmet medical needs.Their treatments, based on their proprietary GeneRide platform,
Scientists Turn Complete Human Organs Transparent For The First Time
For the first time ever, scientists have managed to make intact human organs transparent, allowing them to peer inside these vital body parts without needi
Pancreatic cancer 'time machine' exposes plot twist in cell growth and invasion
Pancreatic cancer has one of the worst survival rates among cancers. Patients can expect as low as a 9% chance to live for at least five years after being diagnosed.
Several drugs at Jan Aushadi Kendras recalled over quality test
Several batches of generic medicines being sold at Jan Aushadi Kendras, some 632 in Karnataka, and more pan-India have been recalled after failing standard quality tests of state drug controller,
'My Gyno Anxiety Was So Bad, I Used To Nearly Pass Out During Pelvic Exams'
my gynecologist asked as I scooted back on the pelvic exam table, the crinkly white paper bunching up under my bare butt.
China virus death toll nears 1,400, six health workers among victims
The health emergency in China has caused fears of more global contagion, with more than two-dozen countries reporting hundreds of cases among them. Three people have died outside mainland China.
Leaking away essential resources actually helps cells grow
Experts have been unable to explain why cells, from bacteria to humans, leak essential chemicals necessary for growth into their environment. New mathematical models reveal that leaking metabolites—substances ...
Transparent human organs allow 3-D maps at the cellular level
For the first time, researchers have managed to make intact human organs transparent. Using microscopic imaging, they revealed complex underlying structures of the transparent organs at the cellular level. ...
Having more than 10 sexual partners throughout your life 'raises the risk of cancer'
The new study mirrors previous findings linking sexually transmitted infections in the development of several cancers and hepatitis
Light touch on the skin loses its pleasure in people with migraine
A recent study published in the journal Cephalalgia, the official journal of the International Headache Society, builds on the sensorial characteristics of migraine patients.
Too early for optimism despite drop in new virus cases
Daily reports of confirmed novel coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19) cases in Hubei, the epicenter of the outbreak, plunged suddenly on Thursday following a dramatic surge the previous day. Experts believe the shift was due to local government's adoption of a new method to diagnose the virus, which allowed hospitals to clear a backlog of suspected cases on Wednesday
From Tokyo to Wakayama to Okinawa, Japan on edge as COVID-19 spreads
Japan was on high alert Friday due to the rising number of confirmed COVID-19 cases nationwide, including that of two taxi drivers and a doctor, as well as
Study provides a detailed molecular snapshot of endometrial cancer
A study published Feb. 13 in Cell provides an unprecedented look at the dozens of molecular steps that occur to bring about endometrial cancer, commonly known as uterine cancer.
HOURS of misery in coronavirus lockdown at Heathrow: Passengers tell how family of eight from Malaysia were screened off by staff in hazmat suits aboard one of EIGHT flights quarantined simultaneously
MailOnline understands a British Airways flight from Kuala Lumpur was held up on the tarmac for two hours after a passenger fell ill. Sources say delays at UK airports are happening regularly.
EPOC Explained—The Science Behind Getting Your Bod To Burn More Calories Post-Exercise
2) High-intensity exercises generate a greater EPOC effect than lower-intensity ones. "The higher the intensity of the exercises, the harder you will stress the body," says Proniewych. "This would mean you will need more ATP energy and oxygen after for your body to recover." FatCamera - Getty Images
The five key features in Blender 2.82
Discover the key changes in the latest update to the 3D software, from fluid simulation to USD and UDIM support.
China virus death toll nears 1,400, six health workers among victims
The death toll from China's virus epidemic neared 1,400 on Friday with six medical workers among the victims, underscoring the country's struggle to contain a deepening health crisis.
Optimism may lower stroke severity, inflammation: Study
Optimism has been associated with lower inflammation levels and improved health outcomes among people with medical conditions, the researchers said.
A growing presence on the farm: Robots
The robot, named TerraSentia, resembled a souped up version of a lawn mower, with all-terrain wheels and a high-resolution camera on each side.
NASA shortlists missions to map the surface of Venus, identify gases in its atmosphere, look for an ocean on Triton, and hunt for magma flows on Io - but only two of them will go to space
The four shortlisted projects will each get a $3 million NASA grant for a 9 month feasibility study before two will become actual missions and go to space.
Hong Kong authorities find excessive levels of Legionella in MTR cooling towers after 11 people infected
The Centre for Health Protection has found excessive levels of Legionella bacteria in tested samples of cooling towers at Choi Hung MTR station following 11 infections in Wong Tai Sin, a nearby neighbourhood. The water-dwelling bacteria causes Legionnaires’ disease which can lead to a fever, cough, headache, muscle pain and diarrhoea. Humans contract the disease – […]
A very big communications job needs to be undertaken: Tokyo 2020 organisers on Coronavirus threat
The head of IOC’s coordination commission insisted there was no danger of Tokyo 2020 being cancelled or moved
Study examines benefits and barriers of Prescription Drug Lists for asthma medications
A new study led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute examines the benefits and barriers of Prescription Drug List coverage for preventive asthma medications.
BU study highlights the need for more state-level alcohol control laws
A new Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) study finds a substantial increase in the number and strength of state laws to reduce impaired driving over the last 20 years, while laws to reduce excessive drinking remained unchanged.
Why your Valentine might want hot chocolate for that walk on the beach
(Reuters) - Drinking cocoa rich in flavonols - plant compounds also found in fruits, vegetables and tea - might make walking easier for some older adults with poor circulation, a study suggests.
Shale drilling activity linked to high rates of gonorrhea and chlamydia in Texas
Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health have found that rates of two sexually transmitted infections, gonorrhea and chlamydia, are 15% and 10% higher, respectively, in Texas counties with high shale drilling activity ("fracking"), compared to counties without any fracking.
Soon, a simple blood test could be used to detect cancer
Researchers report high accuracy even before appearance of symptoms
You thought YOUR job was bad! Worker has to pull out 50lbs of dung from constipated elephant's rear
The 60-year-old elephant, Boon Peng, was suffering abdominal pains and struggling to walk at his enclosure in Chiang Mai.
What My Epilepsy Taught Me About the Value of Time
We know more about epilepsy than ever. But I am still trying to reckon with mine.
Cocoa may improve lower-leg blood flow, walking in peripheral artery disease
Must be rich in flavanol for optimum effect.
How AI is stopping the next great flu before it starts
Researchers are leveraging AI to develop new vaccines to diseases faster than ever.
Mumps cases at highest level in a decade as a result of 'anti-vax information', says government
The number of recorded cases of mumps has soared to its highest level in a decade, new figures have shown. Mumps is a contagious infection that causes the glands on the side of the face to swell
Elk rescued from haystack
The B.C. Conservations Officer Service had an unusual rescue in northern B.C. this week.
AI used to ‘predict heart attack and stroke for the first time’
New research from Barts Health NHS Trust and University College London used an AI tool to analyse blood flow scans and predict possible health issues.
World's first AI can predict when patients will have a heart attack or stroke better than a DOCTOR, study shows
Artificial intelligence was tested by Barts Health NHS trust. The AI was used to analyse blood flow scans of more than 1,000 patients its predictions were more accurate than a doctor.
IOC face 'big communications job' as virus jitters hit Tokyo Olympics
Tokyo Olympics News: Olympic chiefs admitted Friday they face a "very big communications job" to soothe concerns over the coronavirus epidemic in the run-up to this summer
Putting a spotlight on the dark metabolome
David S. Wishart discusses metabolomics, how the field is breaking into biochemical mysteries and the “dark metabolome”. Read more at OAG:
Global Food Research: Will front-of-the-package warning labels change our eating habits?
The Global Food Research Program shares their perspective on targeting ultra-processed foods with front-of-the-package warning labels
Mumps cases soar to highest number in a decade
There were 5,042 recorded cases of mumps in England in 2019 – four times the number in 2018 and the highest level in a decade. Many of these cases were as a result of outbreaks in universities and colleges and most were in young adults who did not have the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) jab. A large number of the 2019 cases were people born in the late 1990s and early 2000s who missed out on the MMR vaccine when they were children. In 1998, doctor Andrew Wakefield led a study that linked the MMR vaccine to autism. His work was subsequently discredited and he was struck off, but uptake of the vaccine dropped to about 80% in the late 1990s and a low of 79% in 2003.
Parents’ agony as Court of Appeal rules brain-damaged baby son’s life support will be turned off against their wishes
PARENTS of brain-damaged baby Midrar Ali have been left in agony today after the Court of Appeal ruled medics can turn off his life support against their wishes. The four-month-old’s parents …
When your baby needs a heart, it means waiting for another child to die
This is a story of two couples, once strangers, living two hours apart, and the heart of one baby now beating in the chest of another
Scientists develop new 'smart' bandage to help heal hard to treat wounds
The bandage can deliver medicine with minimal invasiveness, said researchers, including those from the Harvard Medical School in the US
PSA: Spermicidal Condoms Are No Good
A condom that can actually kill sperm sounds like a pretty good deal when it comes to birth control, right? But it turns out they aren’t any more effective than regular condoms, and they can actually increase your risk of STDs....
Newcastle Disease: ‘No non-veg week’ called in Andhra Pradesh's Tanuku to keep infection at bay
The deaths of thousands of chicken in the twin Godavari districts following an outbreak of the Very Virulent Newcastle Disease (VVND) are causing panic among poultry-farm owners and the general public alike.
Could you be suffering from sexsomnia? Here’s what you need to know
Patients with sexsomnia could even rape their partners in their sleep
FDA begins speedy review of BMS’ CAR-T liso-cel
The US Food and Drug Administration has accepted an application for Bristol-Myers Squibb’s CAR-T therapy lisocabtagene maraleucel, kick-starting a priority review of the drug.
First passengers exit quarantined Japan ship
Yokohama: The first passengers began leaving a quarantined cruise ship off Japan's coast on Friday to finish their isolation in government-designated lodging after testing negative for the new coronavirus.
What is ‘skin fasting’ and is it good for you?
The idea is to take a break from your skincare routine, so as to improve the way it functions.
A cup of hot chocolate a day could keep the doctor away: Cocoa 'boosts blood circulation in legs and helps keep over 60s on their feet'
Over 60s drank a mug of flavanol-rich cocoa three times a day for six months in a study by Northwestern University in Chicago. Participants were able to walk significantly further in a walking test at the end.
Having sex with more than 10 people 'could be linked to increased cancer risk'
Around 22% of men and just under 8% of women reported 10 or more sexual partners.
How to protect yourself from coronavirus on the London Underground
Fears have been sparked that the illness could spread like wildfire on the tube - but how can you stop yourself from being infected?
Forgiveness combined with acetaminophen can alleviate social pain
Most everyone experiences the pain of social rejection at some point in their lives. It can be triggered by the end of a romantic relationship, losing a job or being excluded by friends.
Chemical process breaks down lignin and turns birch wood into usable chemical products
A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in Belgium has developed a chemical process that breaks down lignin and turns birch wood into usable chemical products. In their paper published ...
Hong Kong doctor battles fear and separation on virus 'dirty team'
HONG KONG: After gruelling shifts treating coronavirus patients, Hong Kong doctor Alfred Wong often finds himself alone in a hotel room eating ...
Former England captain Dave Watson has neurodegenerative disease
The former England captain Dave Watson has a neurodegenerative disease that was “most likely” brought on by head injuries and repeated heading of the ball
The 'electronic Griffiths phase' in solid-state physical systems
Most theories of solid state and soft matter physics were developed independently; thus, a few physical concepts are applicable to both. Recent research, however, particularly a study by Elbio Dagotto, ...
China develops convalescent plasma therapy for coronavirus patients
China National Biotec Group said it has collected plasma from some recovered patients to prepare therapeutic products including convalescent plasma and immune globulin.The CNBG says 3 critically ill patients in Wuhan received convalescent plasma treatment on 8 Feb. Currently, over 10 critically ill are under plasma treatment
CDC Director Warns Coronavirus Soon Widespread Throughout United States: ‘It’s Coming’
Says CDC now in 'aggressive containment mode'
Microelectronics embedded in live jellyfish enhance propulsion
Researchers in robotic materials aim to artificially control animal locomotion to address the existing challenges to actuation, control and power requirements in soft robotics. In a new report in Science ...
More sexual partners linked to higher cancer risk
If you need more than two hands to count the number of lovers you've had in your life, new research suggests you might want to worry about your cancer risk.
Using noise to enhance optical sensing
In conventional sensing methods, noise is always a problem, especially in systems that are meant to detect changes in their environment that are hardly bigger or even smaller than the noise in the system. ...
What women need to know about menopause and mental Health
Here, Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, discusses everything that women need to know about menopause and mental health
Programme to reduce AIDS-related deaths gets $784 million
The National HIV/AIDS Response in Jamaica initiative has been allocated $784 million in the 2020/2021 Budget, now before the House of Representatives. The objective of the project is to reduce AIDS-related deaths by reaching at-risk individuals...
AAO urges people to protect themselves from age-related macular degeneration
Even though Marlene Klein was having trouble recognizing familiar faces and began to mistake her fingers for carrots as she chopped vegetables, she had no idea she was slowly losing her vision to a leading cause of blindness, age-related macular degeneration.
The Trump Administration Versus Children
A new report shows how the most innocent are collateral damage in the war against science being waged by the president and his agencies
Antibiotic resistance poses a growing risk during pandemics
Researchers investigating the drug prescription response to a "superbug" enzyme that renders bacteria resistant to antibiotics are available to discuss why such resistance is posing a growing risk during pandemics such as the current coronavirus.
Quantum interference observed in real time: Extreme UV-light spectroscopy technique
A team headed by Prof. Dr. Frank Stienkemeier and Dr. Lukas Bruder from the Institute of Physics at the University of Freiburg has succeeded in observing in real-time ultrafast quantum interferences—in ...
Coronavirus inflicts growing toll on China’s health workers
A new coronavirus has taken a growing toll of Chinese health workers on the front line of the fight to stop it, a top official said on Friday
Experts say fake news could worsen disease outbreaks
The increase in fake news could be making disease outbreaks worse, experts say.
Boys more likely to bear the brunt of digital dating abuse: Researchers
Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, revealed that boys were significantly more likely to experience all types of digital dating abuse and physical
Galactic cosmic rays affect Titan's atmosphere
Planetary scientists using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) revealed the secrets of the atmosphere of Titan, the largest moon of Saturn. The team found a chemical footprint in Titan's ...
First passengers exit quarantined Japan ship
The first passengers began leaving a quarantined cruise ship off Japan's coast on Friday to finish their isolation in government-designated lodging after testing negative for the new coronavirus.
Former Man City player and England captain Dave Watson has neurodegenerative disease
Former Manchester City footballer Dave Watson has been diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disease that was 'most likely' brought on by head injuries during his playing career.
The officer for animal research of the Max Planck Society explains new regulations
For the first time, the European Union has published detailed statistics on animal research. Andreas Lengeling, the officer for animal research of the Max Planck Society, explains the background to the ...
Derbyshire tot 'sent home to die' celebrates her first birthday
'We brought her home and it felt like we were just waiting'
Iodide salts stabilize biocatalysts for fuel cells
Oxygen is the greatest enemy of biocatalysts for energy conversion. A protective film shields them—but only with an additional ingredient: iodide salt.
Girl, 2, used mum's finger to unlock phone and call for help when she collapsed
Sophia Mizen unlocked the phone, opened Facebook and looked for her gran's picture to video call her.
Study finds no advantage in using two antibiotics to treat MRSA infections
A world-first clinical trial has called into question the effectiveness of using more than one antibiotic to treat the deadly 'super-bug', Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia, commonly known as Golden Staph.
Tokyo 2020: IOC faces ‘big communications job’ following virus scare
The head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) coordination commission insisted there was no danger of Tokyo 2020 being cancelled...
'I Knocked on Hell's Door': This Is What It Feels Like to Catch the Coronavirus
“I knocked on hell’s door,” says patient, who’s now recovered.
Japanese man who visited Hawaii confirmed with coronavirus
HONOLULU — A man who visited Hawaii was confirmed to have coronavirus when he returned home to Japan, Hawaii officials said Friday. Health officials were tracking down details about his travel in the Aloha State, including his flight information and people with whom he had close contact. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
A simple, straightforward approach to protein modification
Proteins are essential parts of organisms; thus, they are widely used in medicine, biology and chemistry. Enhancing their inherent properties by adding functional molecules to their structures is a common and important step in many fields.
This Valentine’s Day: Follow your heart & avoid trans fat
Valentine’s Day revolves around sweet treats. While boxes of chocolate and fancy dinners may be on your mind, listen to your heart! Your dietary decisions can affect
Deploy self-regulatory mechanism to check influx of substandard goods- SON
SON has urged electronic dealers at Alaba International Market in Lagos to deploy a self-regulatory mechanism to check the influx of substandard goods.
Attempts at Debunking “Fake News” about Epidemics Might Do More Harm Than Good
Batting down conspiracy theories about disease outbreaks such as that of the new coronavirus may prove counterproductive to public health efforts
Polluted Droplets Stay In Air For Hours If You Flush Without Closing The Toilet Lid
Closing the lid doesn't help, either.
The biology of “love”: Lessons from prairie voles
Sue Carter, Director of The Kinsey Institute, discusses the fascinating nature of prairie voles and how they can teach us about the biology of “love”
New study describes inflammatory reaction in lab-developed human astrocytes
Astrocytes are neural cells with many important functions in the nervous system. The inflammation of these cells occurs in brain infections and neurodegenerative disorders, a process called astrogliosis.
A Real Solution for Airport Security
Keep calm and wash your hands.
Irdai concerned over rising hospital tariffs, plans to standardise charges
"We plan to introduce a system in which people will have the liberty to choose their TPAs," Irdai member said
NASA selects four finalists for next Discovery mission
NASA is considering missions to Venus and two outer solar system moons as the next in its Discovery line of planetary science missions.
Woman, 25, is attacked by a SEA LION while swimming in Australia and forced to undergo operation on her leg
Elena Precillia was swimming underwater off the coast of Western Australia with a raft of sea lions when one of them lunged for the bottom of her leg.
Tennessee Republicans worry women will go on tampon-buying frenzy
During an annual three-day holiday, shoppers are allowed to buy computers and clothing tax-free, but a proposal to include tampons has gotten pushbackWomen can’t be trusted around tax-free tampons. If you cut the price of menstrual products they’re bound to go tampon-mad and buy boxes of the stuff, just
How to have great sex during and after menopause
Menopause can cause a lack of interest in sex and vaginal dryness.
Love as healing power
Dr Sue Carter, Director of the Kinsey Institute provides an expert insight into the role of oxytocin, a hormone that helps to explain the healing power of love
Pertamina to kick off gas, oil exploration in Thousand Islands in March
Upstream oil and gas company PT Pertamina Hulu Energi (PHE) Offshore Southeast Sumatra (OSES) plans to start oil and gas exploration in the Thousand Islands, north of Jakarta’s coast, next month.
Lab mice may have differences in small-intestine microbiome as compared to humans
There is a growing consensus that the gut microbiome is involved in many aspects of physical and mental health, including the onset of Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and even some behaviors.
How bioinformatics bolster the fight against the coronavirus
The WHO and other experts still wonder why COVID-19 has remained undetected in Indonesia. The government has evacuated Indonesian citizens from Wuhan, the origin of the virus, to Natuna Island for quarantine.
How A Malaysian Man Livestreams To Pay For His Sick Wife's Monthly RM9,000 Medications
Because her illness is so rare, the medication is not subsidised in Malaysia.
Tennessee Republicans worry women will go on tampon-buying frenzy
During an annual three-day holiday, shoppers are allowed to buy computers and clothing tax-free, but a proposal to include tampons has gotten pushback
One in four African children live in conflict zones - Report
According to available data, in conflict situations, girls were far more likely to be raped or fall victim to other forms of sexual abuse than boys.
IOC face ‘big communications job’ as virus jitters hit Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO, Japan, Feb 14 - Olympic chiefs admitted Friday they face a "very big communications job" to soothe concerns over the coronavirus epidemic in the Get the latest local and international sports updates, football, rugby, athletics, golf, cricket and more
Chinese husband escorts his doctor wife to work by driving behind her to ensure he doesn’t catch coronavirus from her… as she walks through the rain at 3am
The female paediatrician, who works in a hospital treating coronavirus patients, had been staying away from home out of concerns that she could catch the disease and pass it onto her partner
Young people in England urged to have MMR vaccine following mumps surge
Public Health England says fivefold increase partly down to ‘Wakefield generation’ who missed out on vaccine
Tesla may have quietly acquired a new lithium-ion battery cell startup in CO
Recent observations by active members of the Tesla community suggest that the electric car maker may have acquired a lithium-ion battery cell specialist startup from Louisville, Colorado. If these speculations prove accurate, Tesla may very well be on the cusp of extending its lead in the electric vehicle market further. It is no secret that […]
10 best CBD oils to buy in 2020
You want a CBD oil that is high-quality and will give you the relief you are looking for, so start with these ten CBD oils while you do your shopping.
Radical Abortion Bill ignores human rights of children - Family First
The Select Committee report considering the bill resulting from Jacinda Ardern's policy to liberalise abortion laws has come back with their report, and not surprisingly - because of the make-up of the committee and the muzzling of many people who wanted to make oral submissions - the majority have endorsed the radical and extreme bill.
New CQC concerns over troubled maternity service
Midwives at the hospital trust at the centre of a maternity investigation were having to make decisions on the treatment of high risk women which should have been made by doctors, the Care Quality Commission found in an inspection last month.
The Trump Administration vs. Children
A new report shows how the most innocent are collateral damage in the war against science being waged by the president and his agencies
How To Start Meditating With Your Child
If it seems like our kids are more scheduled, more anxious and more pressured than ever before, it’s because they probably are. It can be challenging for them (and us!) to find ways to unplug and relax. But for kids as young as preschool age, a few minutes of meditation every day can teach them how to stop, focus...
What it's like to get coronavirus: Student from Wuhan reveals his three-week ordeal including 102F fever, pains 'in every part of my body' and a cough so bad 'I thought I would die'
The 21-year-old from Wuhan, going under the pseudonym Tiger Ye, said he first noticed symptoms on January 21 - kicking off three weeks of 'hell' where he got so sick that he thought he might die.
Why your Valentine may benefit from hot chocolate during a romantic stroll
New study suggests you may want to fill your thermoses full of hot chocolate before taking off on a romantic stroll.
IOC face 'big communications job' as virus jitters hit Tokyo Olympics
The head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) coordination commission insisted there was no danger of Tokyo 2020 being cancelled or moved.
First passengers exit quarantined Japan ship
The first passengers began leaving a quarantined cruise ship off Japan's coast on Friday to finish their isolation in government-designated ...
Former England captain Dave Watson suffering from neurodegenerative disease
The 73-year-old's condition was "most likely" brought on by head injuries and repeated heading of the ball, according to his consultant.
Samsung heirs under probe for propofol abuse
Feb. 13 (UPI) -- Two heirs of South Korean conglomerate Samsung Group are under investigation following allegations that Lee Jae-yong, the vice chairman of Samsung Electronics, and his sister Lee Boo-jin, chief executive of the Hotel Shilla chain, gained illegal access to a powerful anesthetic.
London luxury tower block that's home to foreign students is disinfected by hazmat suit-clad workers after Chinese woman becomes the UK's 9th victim of virus
Workers in protective suits were sent to One The Elephant in London yesterday morning, after the UK's ninth case of the SARS-2 virus was recorded the night before.
Smelling lover's shirt may improve sleep
"One of the most surprising findings is how a romantic partner's scent can improve sleep quality even outside of our conscious awareness," said researcher Frances Chen.
Billy Caldwell: Breakthrough in battle to obtain medicinal cannabis on NHS
THE mother of a severely epileptic boy has hailed a breakthrough in a court battle to obtain medicinal cannabis for him on the NHS.
A third of stroke survivors are 'too scared to have sex' says survey
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What you need to know about that mysterious Chinese coronavirus
2019-nCoV, a never-before-seen coronavirus discovered in China is spreading. How worried should you be?
Dave Watson: Ex-England skipper may have same disease as Jeff Astle had
Ex-England captain Dave Watson has a neurodegenerative disease which his wife believes was most likely brought on by head injuries and repeated heading of the ball.
COVID-19: No plans to close schools yet, says Education Minister Ong Ye Kung; focus is on raising hygiene standards
SINGAPORE: Schools will remain open for now, said Minister for Education Ong Ye Kung on Friday (Feb 14), responding to calls from parents for ...
The life-and-death consequences of naming the coronavirus
A bad name for an illness can be dangerous. That’s why it took so long to settle on Covid-19.
Hong Kong doctor battles fear and separation on virus ‘dirty team’
The 38-year-old volunteered to join staff on isolation wards -- dubbed
4-Week Weight Loss Exercise Plan to Shed Pounds Fast
What Is the Best Weight Loss Exercise Plan for You? Read about our tips and tricks to losing the most weight you can while staying safe!
Long wait for transplant surgery brings limb donation into spotlight
A double amputee is urging people to discuss their wishes about donating their bodies to medical science after they die.
Is Betelgeuse Approaching a Crossroads?
Astronomers wonder what Betelgeuse will do next. Has it reached a crossroads? Will it start to brighten again? Or might it go supernova?
Man sues for damages over alleged disfigurement after cancer treatment
Liam Coughlan claims an unnecessary and inappropriate procedure was carried out
James Blake releases statement defending girlfriend Jameela Jamil
'It’s pretty disgusting to watch the woman I love just be dog piled on every day for such ridiculous things'.
No relief from increasing pollution
The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has confirmed that pollution levels across Bengaluru are touching alarming levels. Ongoing road works, unregulated construction and disappearing
ImmunoGen, Inc. (IMGN) CEO Mark Enyedy on Q4 2019 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
ImmunoGen, Inc. (NASDAQ:IMGN) Q4 2019 Results Earnings Conference Call February 14, 2020, 08:00 AM ET Company Participants Courtney O’Konek - Senior Director of Corporate Communications & IR Mark
This is what it feels like to have Covid-19 coronavirus
FOR one Covid-19 coronavirus patient at ground zero of the outbreak, the journey from infection to recovery was a nightmare scenario that entailed multiple hospital visits, symptoms so severe he thought he would die and quarantine under police watch.
Dave Watson, former England captain, diagnosed with neurodegenerative disease
Former England captain Dave Watson has a neurodegenerative disease that was
Ex-England captain Dave Watson has brain disease "most likely" result of heading ball
Dave Watson's wife Penny says that the 73-year-old's consultant thinks that it is "in all probability Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy"
Chinese pharma firm in Dundalk suspends travel to and from China
WuXi said it prioritised its employees’ ‘health, safety and wellbeing’
Army Research Lab explores new '6G' and beyond wireless network
A dismounted soldier taking enemy fire in a high-intensity combat engagement comes across a vital enemy location, snaps a quick photo of the area with a handheld device and then transmits the time-sensitive intelligence information to other soldiers and ground commanders. Images are then sent to air and ground units in a position to attack, and the enemy asset is destroyed in an instant, long before it has an opportunity to strike U.S. forces.
Is Betelgeuse Approaching a Crossroads?
Astronomers wonder what Betelgeuse will do next. Has it reached a crossroads? Will it start to brighten again? Or might it go supernova?
Relief for coronavirus patients? Chinese daily claims Covid-19 can be cured with plasma from recovered patients
An expert from China said that a therapy for the novel coronavirus that involves the plasma of recovered patients has started to show effects.
Four Shortlisted NASA Missions Would Explore the Nastiest Places in the Solar System
As part of its ongoing Discovery Program, NASA has selected four possible missions that would involve some of the most hostile and enigmatic places in the solar system.
No virus peak in sight, another Indian infected on cruise ship
A third Indian crew on board a cruise ship off the Japanese coast has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Indian embassy in Japan said.Kerala finance minister Thomas Isaac said the state has ‘won the fight over Corona’ as all 3 patients have recovered
Plastic Surgery Patient Photos, Info Exposed by Leaky Database
Hundreds of thousands of documents with plastic surgery patients' personal information and highly sensitive photos were exposed online by an improperly secured Amazon Web Services (AWS) S3 bucket.
Did you know the cost of tackling air pollution in India is Rs 3.39 lakh per second?
India spends a whopping Rs 3.39 lakh per second to tackle air pollution from fossil fuels. Amid an ongoing slowdown, the emerging economy is forced to shell out Rs 10.7 lakh crore ($150 billion)
'It transforms lives' - Scotland's first medical cannabis clinic set to open
Plans for the first clinic to prescribe medical cannabis have been revealed.
Scientists Switch Consciousness On Or Off In Monkeys Using Tiny Brain Zaps
How’s this for a wake-up call? Scientists have shown that it's possible to instantly jolt a monkey out of deep anesthetized sleep using a quick zap of elec
Ex-England captain Dave Watson has brain disease "most likely" result of heading ball
Dave Watson's wife Penny says that the 73-year-old's consultant thinks that it is "in all probability Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy"
'I feel like the elephant man': Cork man sues hospital after alleged disfigurement after surgery
A 63- year old man who claims he suffered alleged disfigurement when he had mouth surgery as part of a cancer treatment at a Cork hospital has sued in the High Court.
A Teen Warns Against Nail Biting After Almost Losing Her Fingertip Due To Infection
A teenager in Texas is recovering after she almost lost her fingertip due to a nail-biting habit. Lauren Nichols opened up about the whole ordeal on TikTok. Nail biters, stop what youre doing, she said in a video . I almost got the tip of my finger amputated because I bite my nails.
44 states, NYC, Puerto Rico report high flu activity, CDC says
As many as 26 million Americans have been sickened with the virus so far this winter season, though deaths from influenza or pneumonia have remained below the threshold for an epidemic.
Broadband transmission-type coding metasurface for electromagnetic beam forming and scanning
Due to their excellent performance in manipulating electromagnetic (EM) waves freely and flexibly, metasurfaces have been widely investigated since the beginning of the 21st century. However, with the ...
WHO coronavirus team to arrive in China this weekend
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- A multi-national team of experts representing the World Health Organization is scheduled to arrive in China this weekend to assist in the COVID-19 response, officials said Friday.
Dettol comes clean on Coronavirus 'cure' claims
Consumer goods company, Reckitt Benckiser, said they have not had access to the latest strain of the Coronavirus and were ...
Coronavirus pods set up at Black Country hospitals
Coronavirus assessment pods have been set up outside hospitals in the region to stop A&E departments being overrun.
Dancing On Ice's Ben Hanlin discusses daughter's sepsis scare
He told Loose Women that his daughter is now doing ‘great' following her illness.
UK women’s soccer team to schedule training around periods
Women athletes have different needs. Period. Chelsea F.C. Women, the UK women’s pro soccer club, has announced that their training schedule will now accommodate the team’s menstrual
20, 861 malnourished children treated in Kaduna in 2019—official
Mrs Ramatu Musa, the Kaduna State Government’s Nutrition Officer on Friday said that the state government had treated about 20, 861
Hurricane Dorian Ravaged Bahamas’ Reefs, Researchers Find
The storm’s effects were uneven: About 30 percent of the country’s coral was destroyed, but some reefs appeared to be undamaged.
Dancing On Ice’s Ben Hanlin discusses daughter’s sepsis scare
He told Loose Women that his daughter is now doing ‘great’ following her illness.
Plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients believed an effective treatment
Doctors have called on recovered COVID-19 patients to donate blood as plasma taken from recovered patients contains a high concentration of antibodies and has proven very effective in the treatment of patients in severe conditions.
Dancing On Ice’s Ben Hanlin discusses daughter’s sepsis scare
He told Loose Women that his daughter is now doing ‘great’ following her illness.
“Undisturbed for Millions of Years” — Arrokoth -a Mystery Object Beyond Pluto Unveils Origin of Planets
Arrokoth, an object far beyond Pluto, a haunting image reminiscent of a Stone Age carving, has remained undisturbed since it first formed billions of years ago. Data from NASA’s New Horizons mission are providing new insight into how planets and planetesimals – the building blocks of the planets – were formed in a local …
Dispensed: What to expect out of biotech M&A, Medicare Advantage enrollment in 2020, and what comes next for the DNA-testing industry
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WSJ: No Sex ‘Spectrum’ Beyond Male and Female
The Wall Street Journal has issued a throwdown to the gender lobby, insisting in an op-ed that sex is binary and there is no “spectrum.”
Scientists map coronavirus path with computer models
As the novel coronavirus spreads around the world, scientists are using the latest computer modelling techniques to predict its fallout: from the eventual number of cases and deaths to the peak of ...
As passenger angst grows, Japan to let some off ship, but fewer than hoped
For a moment on Thursday, John and Carol Montgomery thought they might be departing early from the cruise ship quarantined in Yokohama, Japan, where new cases of the coronavirus have been confirmed almost daily.
Love, cuddles and hormones: How oxytocin shapes the way we bond and build trust
The feeling of strong or constant affection for a person is described as love, but did you know that it is also a physical process in the brain triggered...
China lowers coronavirus death toll, reports 1,700 medics infected
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- China revised down its death toll Friday from coronavirus by 108, while acknowledging more than 1,700 front-line medics have been infected.
Gilead drug prevents type of coronavirus in monkeys, raising hope for China trials
An experimental Gilead Sciences antiviral drug prevented disease and reduced the severity of symptoms in monkeys infected with Middle East respiratory synd
Vaccine scare: Threat to global health
THE Dengvaxia incident last 2017 which killed eight children had caused serious trauma to families of victims, scared other people and resulted in lost of confidence in vaccines. With the reemergence of some deadly diseases in the country like polio, tuberculosis and measles, the public is facing an infectious disease crisis with the recent outbreak of corona virus or COVID-19.
Bloomberg: Coronavirus could infect two-thirds of globe, research shows
Even if there were a way to reduce transmission by half, that would still imply that roughly one-third of the world would become infected.
Mumps cases in England rise to highest level in a decade
Total of 5,042 is four times that in 2018 as health experts urge people to catch up on vaccine
China lowers death toll; admits 1,700 medics infected
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- China revised down its death toll Friday from a deadly coronavirus by 108 while admitting more than 1,700 frontline medics have been sickened by the virus.
Explained: What make the bat the deadliest disease carrier
Ebola, Nipah, Marburg, SARS, MERS, and now the new coronavirus Covid-19, all share one thing in common – they are thought to have originated in bats. Bats are potentially special in hosting numerous viruses that are extremely harmful when they infect humans and other animals.
WHO to not call novel coronavirus by official name
Organisation is unhappy as ‘SARS’ is mentioned in it and can create ‘unnecessary fear’
Coronavirus death toll nears 1,400 in China, with 5,090 new cases
The number of reported cases has been rising more quickly after the hardest-hit province changed its method of counting them Thursday.
Oddly shaped celestial body Arrokoth sheds light on planet formation
WASHINGTON, Feb 14 — A vaguely hourglass-shaped icy object called Arrokoth residing in the far reaches of the solar system — the most distant body ever explored by a spacecraft — is giving scientists intriguing clues about the formation of the planets including Earth. Scientists yesterday...
Couple marries in hospital room before groom's life-saving heart surgery
A Manotick, Ont. couple exchanged their wedding vows just before the groom underwent a life-saving surgery at the Ottawa Heart Institute.
Loads of young people have 'no idea' how the morning after pill works
Myths and misinformation are leaving people at risk of unplanned pregnancy.
What is coronavirus and what should I do if I have symptoms?
What are the symptoms caused by the virus from Wuhan in China, how does it spread, and should you call a doctor?
Virus death toll nears 1,400 in China, with 5,090 new cases
Japan now has 252 confirmed cases, including 218 from a cruise ship that has been quarantined in Yokohama.
Vietnamese scientists actively share information about nCoV - VietNamNet
The measures Vietnam is taking to cope with the nCoV epidemic are based on the experience and scientific research results that have been accumulated for many years, since the time it faced SARS epidemic in 2002-2003.
Precision scaffolds tailor biomaterials to promote wound healing
Box-shaped 3D tissue scaffolds cause human macrophages to switch into a pro-healing type, for use in biomaterial-based wound dressings