Psychology & Psychiatry

Time to take laughter seriously

While people the world over enjoy a good laugh, remarkably little is known about this instinctive behaviour.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Taxing sugary drinks curbs consumption, but only when pointed out

From sodas to sports drinks, sweetened beverages are a staple of the American diet, though this is not without consequences. Excessive consumption of sugary drinks is linked to a host of health problems, including diabetes, ...

Vaccination

France's Sanofi halts work on mRNA Covid vaccine

French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi said Tuesday it was stopping work on an mRNA vaccine against COVID-19 despite positive test results as it lags behind rivals on producing a coronavirus shot.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Turn the page on COVID-19? Not so fast, say experts

With global COVID cases declining and pandemic fatigue on the rise, many countries are easing restrictions put in place to block the spread of the virus.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Portugal fears a fourth wave from the Delta variant

Portugal fears a fourth wave of the coronavirus pandemic may take hold with the highly contagious Delta variant now accounting for more than 60 percent of new cases in the capital.

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