Denmark to offer 4th vaccine dose to vulnerable The Danish government on Wednesday proposed a fourth COVID vaccine dose for highly vulnerable people, amid a spike in cases of the Omicron variant. Jan 12, 2022 0 0
Soaring COVID-19 cases renew US debate over mask mandates Officials across the U.S. are again weighing how and whether to impose mask mandates as COVID-19 infections soar and the American public grows ever wearier of pandemic-related restrictions. Jan 12, 2022 0 6
When am I contagious if infected with omicron? When am I contagious if infected with omicron? Jan 12, 2022 0 6
Researchers identify link that plays a role in regulating neuropsychiatric brain disorders Florida State University researchers have identified a link between two key parts of the brain that play significant roles in conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, post-traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia and depression. Jan 12, 2022 0 89
Machine learning illuminates genetic links between blood cells and disease Scientists from the Cambridge Baker Systems Genomics Initiative have used machine learning to create genetic predictors of blood cell traits, such as white blood cell counts, that are linked to chronic disease. Jan 12, 2022 0 55
Tracking stress in pregnant moms, for their children's health Tracking the stress experienced by a pregnant mother, via a wearable device or regular checkups, could prevent developmental delays in the resulting child, according to research recently published in the journal Scientific ... Jan 12, 2022 0 2
Small RNA responsible for the large size of the human cerebral cortex The number of specific genes unique to humans is relatively small, whereas the number of genes conserved and expressed in the cerebral cortex in different mammalian species during embryonic development is much larger. A fundamental ... Jan 12, 2022 0 100
Self-perceptions of aging and stress have significant impact on physical health, study finds As adults age, it's common to start thinking about how getting older affects their energy, physical health and cognitive well-being. Jan 12, 2022 0 31
Researchers unlock immune cell contributions that could lead to new therapies for endometrial cancer Endometrial cancer is the most common cancer of the female reproductive system. Patients who have active immune responses against cancer cells tend to have better outcomes, but much of what is known focuses on only one type ... Jan 12, 2022 0 73
Whole-spine MRI may be warranted in suspected child abuse According to an article in ARRS' American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), whole-spine MRI commonly demonstrates isolated thoracolumbar injuries in children with suspected abusive head trauma. Jan 12, 2022 0 0