Study finds high life satisfaction linked to better overall health New research from UBC finds that higher life satisfaction is associated with better physical, psychological and behavioral health. Mar 3, 2021 0 6
First detailed insight into newborn babies' lungs at birth Researchers have captured the first detailed images of newborn babies' lungs as they take their first breaths. Mar 3, 2021 0 15
Austria plans vaccine drive in area hit by SA virus variant Austrian officials said Wednesday that they plan to offer vaccinations to most residents in a district that has seen significant numbers of infections with the South African coronavirus variant. Mar 3, 2021 0 4
How to choose low glycemic index (GI) foods? A GI 'glossary' of Asian foods released Professor Christiani Jeyakumar Henry, Senior Advisor of Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and his team have developed a Glycemic Index (GI) ... Mar 3, 2021 0 3
Green tea supplements modulate facial development of children with Down syndrome A new study led by Belgian and Spanish researchers published in Scientific Reports adds evidence about the potential benefits of green tea extracts in Down syndrome. The researchers observed that the intake of green tea extracts ... Mar 3, 2021 0 171
Merkel, German governors mull way ahead on lockdown German leaders are looking for ways to ease the country out of a long-running coronavirus lockdown, which they are expected to extend on Wednesday while also opening the door to relaxing some restrictions. Mar 3, 2021 0 2
Dramatic decline seen in COVID-19 cases, deaths at U.S. nursing homes New COVID-19 cases in U.S. nursing homes have fallen to their lowest number since the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) started keeping track in May 2020, which suggests that vaccines are helping and that it ... Mar 3, 2021 0 2
Hassles with child car seats linked to unsafe child passenger behaviors Parents who reported more hassles using a child car seat or booster seat—such as the child is uncomfortable or having to make multiple trips in a day—were less likely to follow recommendations from the American Academy ... Mar 3, 2021 0 3
One-third of U.S. adults continue to be hesitant about COVID-19 vaccines More than one-third of nonelderly U.S. adults report they are unlikely to get a COVID-19 vaccine, according to a report released by the Urban Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Mar 3, 2021 0 3
Robotically assisted surgical device authorized for transvaginal hysterectomy A novel robotically assisted surgical device for transvaginal hysterectomy has received marketing authorization approval, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Monday. Mar 3, 2021 0 1
