Oxford vaccine approved: Here are 10 reasons you should get vaccinated The Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized for use in the UK, meaning that millions more vaccine doses can now be delivered in the country. This will speed up progress towards achieving widespread immunity ... Jan 4, 2021 0 3
New COVID-19 variant growing rapidly in England The new SARS-CoV-2 variant is growing rapidly, is more transmissible than other variants, and affecting a greater proportion of under 20s. Jan 4, 2021 0 3
Alpha-ray missile therapy: Tumor cells attacked from intracellular region A cancer-specific L-type amino acid transporter 1 (LAT1) is highly expressed in cancer tissues. Inhibiting the function of LAT1 has been known to have anti-tumor effects, but there has been limited progress in the development ... Jan 4, 2021 0 7
Tips for making 2021 a healthier year A New Year's resolution to take better care of yourself is one you should keep, especially in the era of COVID-19. Jan 4, 2021 0 3
Low-cost snakebite campaign in South India saving lives Snakebite victims in India are getting the treatment they need quicker thanks to a public health campaign lead by a University of Reading researcher together with collaborators in India. Jan 4, 2021 0 38
Want to exercise more? Try setting an open goal for your New Year's resolution It's that time of year when many of us are setting goals for the year ahead. The most common New Year's resolution—set by 59% of us—is to exercise more. Jan 4, 2021 0 7
Research shows a few beneficial organisms could play key role in treating type 2 diabetes Researchers at Oregon State University have found that a few organisms in the gut microbiome play a key role in type 2 diabetes, opening the door to possible probiotic treatments for a serious metabolic disease affecting ... Jan 4, 2021 0 450
Ready to resume sports? Health tips for getting back in the game Kids and teens may be eager to return to their regular sports routines when it's possible to play again, after being sidelined by COVID-19 restrictions. Jan 4, 2021 0 3
Dating apps don't inhibit love Mobile apps have revolutionized the way people meet in Switzerland and elsewhere in recent years. Unlike traditional dating sites, these apps do not feature detailed user profiles but are largely based on rating photos using ... Jan 4, 2021 0 4
5 tips to help quit smoking in 2021 Many smokers make a New Year's resolution to quit, so the American Lung Association offers advice to improve their chances of success. Jan 4, 2021 0 4