WHO mission says lab leak virus theory 'extremely unlikely' Experts from the WHO on Tuesday all but eliminated a controversial theory that COVID-19 came from a laboratory in the Chinese city of Wuhan. Feb 9, 2021 0 23
Mandatory COVID tests in quarantine for UK arrivals Travellers arriving in Britain from abroad will have to take two coronavirus tests during quarantine, the government is expected to confirm on Tuesday. Feb 9, 2021 0 6
WHO mission to China fails to find source of coronavirus The WHO mission to China to uncover the origins of the coronavirus has failed to identify the source of the pandemic but the team on Tuesday ruled out the Wuhan lab-leak theory propagated by Donald Trump. Feb 9, 2021 0 6
High blood pressure causes atrial fibrillation The first evidence from genetic data that high blood pressure is causally associated with the most common heart rhythm disorder is published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, a journal of the European ... Feb 9, 2021 0 10
Program led by health coaches at primary care clinics helped reduce heart risk Participants in a two-year, lifestyle intervention/weight-loss program provided through health coaches at their primary care center were able to lower their blood sugar and improve their cholesterol levels, according to new ... Feb 9, 2021 0 5
Coffee lovers, rejoice! Drinking more coffee associated with decreased heart failure risk Dietary information from three large, well-known heart disease studies suggests drinking one or more cups of caffeinated coffee may reduce heart failure risk, according to research published today in Circulation: Heart Failure. Feb 9, 2021 1 1308
Tumor-suppressor protein dynamics determine if tissues survive radiation Exposure to radiation can wreak indiscriminate havoc on cells, tissues, and organs. Curiously, however, some tissues are more vulnerable to radiation damage than others. Feb 9, 2021 0 72
Time to wear a better mask, experts say As new, more transmissible variants of the coronavirus spread, experts say it's time to consider using a medical-grade respirator, or wearing a surgical and cloth mask together. Feb 9, 2021 4 978
WHO says don't dismiss AstraZeneca shot after SAfrica delays jabs The World Health Organization insisted Monday that the AstraZeneca vaccine was still a vital tool in the global fight against the coronavirus pandemic, after South Africa delayed the start of its inoculation program over ... Feb 9, 2021 0 5
Iran starts limited COVID vaccinations with Russian shots Iran on Tuesday launched a coronavirus inoculation campaign among healthcare professionals with recently delivered Russian Sputnik V vaccines as the country struggles to stem the worst outbreak of the pandemic in the Middle ... Feb 9, 2021 0 6
