Transmission risk of COVID-19 from sewage spills into rivers can now be quickly quantified Scientists have identified that the COVID-19 virus could be transmitted through fecal-contaminated river water. Mar 1, 2021 0 15
Which blood pressure number matters most might depend on your age Systolic blood pressure is the best way to predict future cardiovascular events and death, irrespective of age, according to new research. But in younger people, diastolic blood pressure could still be important. Mar 1, 2021 0 41
Deciphering the genetics behind eating disorders Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder are the three main eating disorders that 4 out of 10 individuals living in Western Europe will experience at some point in their lives. In recent years, studies ... Mar 1, 2021 0 5
Mutant gene-targeted immunotherapy approach developed A novel targeted immunotherapy approach developed by researchers at the Ludwig Center, the Lustgarten Laboratory, and Bloomberg-Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center employs new ... Mar 1, 2021 0 89
The gut microbiome can predict changes in glucose regulation A study carried out by researchers from the Institute of Genomics, University of Tartu revealed that the human gut microbiome can be used to predict changes in type 2 diabetes related glucose regulation up to four years ahead. Mar 1, 2021 0 5
Majority of Russians believe coronavirus is a bioweapon: poll Close to two out of three Russians believe that the coronavirus is a man-made biological weapon and less than a third are willing to get vaccinated, a poll said Monday. Mar 1, 2021 0 10
S.Africa likely to miss herd immunity target: scientist South Africa is unlikely to reach its 2021 coronavirus herd immunity target and should "recalibrate" expectations around COVID-19 jabs, a top vaccinologist said Monday. Mar 1, 2021 0 9
China says it aims to vaccinate 40% of population by June Health experts in China say their country is lagging in its coronavirus vaccination rollout because it has the disease largely under control, but plans to inoculate 40% of its population by June. Mar 1, 2021 0 6
Adverse childhood and combat experiences may drive veterans' suicidal thoughts The rate of suicide among post-9/11 military veterans has been rising for nearly a decade. While there are a number of factors associated with suicide, veterans have unique experiences that may contribute to them thinking ... Mar 1, 2021 0 6
Balanced T cell response key to avoiding COVID-19 symptoms, study suggests By analyzing blood samples from individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2, researchers in Singapore have begun to unpack the different responses by the body's T cells that determine whether or not an individual develops COVID-19. ... Mar 1, 2021 0 30
