UK extends virus furlough scheme by four months Britain on Tuesday announced a four-month extension to government support for workers temporarily made redundant by the coronavirus outbreak. May 12, 2020 0 0
Gloves and masks litter Middle East amid virus panic While walking in Beirut during the coronavirus lockdown recently, Omar Frangieh was struck by the number of face masks and gloves littering the Lebanese capital. May 12, 2020 0 0
Bone health declining in U.S. adults with and without prediabetes (HealthDay)—The bone health of adults older than 40 years of age is declining for individuals both with normal glucose regulation and prediabetes, according to a study recently published in Diabetes Care. May 12, 2020 0 1
FDA approves ventilator designed by particle physics community A massive international team led by Princeton's Cristian Galbiati worked to design, test and finalize the Mechanical Ventilator Milano (MVM), a low-cost ventilator designed to ease device shortages caused by COVID-19. With ... May 12, 2020 0 1
Fluoridation is not associated with increase in osteosarcoma The Journal of Dental Research published today the results of a study that demonstrated that community water fluoridation is not associated with increased risk of osteosarcoma. May 12, 2020 0 9
Platelets exacerbate immune response Platelets not only play a key role in blood clotting, but can also significantly intensify inflammatory processes. This is shown by a new study carried out by scientists from the University of Bonn together with colleagues ... May 12, 2020 0 1
Vitamin D determines severity in COVID-19 so government advice needs to change Researchers from Trinity College Dublin are calling on the government in Ireland to change recommendations for vitamin D supplements May 12, 2020 1 2104
The economic gap also affects the consumption of screens by children The presence and variety of mobile devices in Spanish households, regardless of social and economic circumstances, has been mainstream for years. Several studies focus on parental mediation in children's consumption of smart ... May 12, 2020 0 0
Thigh circumference tied to hypertension risk (HealthDay)—Large thigh circumference is associated with a lower risk for hypertension in overweight and obese individuals, according to a study published in the April issue of Endocrine Connections. May 12, 2020 0 0
Transcranial direct current stimulation is a safe treatment Transcranial direct current stimulation, tDCS, is a promising treatment for conditions such as depression and addictive disorders. New evidence on the safety of transcranial direct current stimulation was recently offered ... May 12, 2020 0 3
