Are differences in treatment driving variation in ovarian cancer survival internationally? Ovarian cancer is an aggressive disease. In the UK, ovarian cancer is the 6th most common cancer for women and causes the most deaths of all the gynecological cancers. Aug 12, 2020 0 1
Young people's mental health deteriorated the most during the pandemic, study finds Public health responses to the pandemic have focused on preventing the spread of the virus, limiting the number of deaths and easing the burden on healthcare systems. But there's also potentially another, less visible epidemic ... Aug 12, 2020 1 8
Coronavirus: How the common cold might protect you from COVID An article in Science recently generated a lot of interest by providing a possible explanation of why COVID-19 can be deadly to some yet go virtually unnoticed in others. Aug 12, 2020 0 2
4 tips to help kids to cope with COVID-19 anxiety The news coverage on COVID-19 is pervasive, persistent, and in my view as a professor of psychiatry, perilous. Sometimes it seems as though the pandemic is all we talk about. Aug 12, 2020 0 4
The quantum brain: What a laser can tell us about the relationship between entangled photons and neurons Anesthetics have been used for patients undergoing medical procedures for about 175 years, but doctors and scientists have never known exactly how these drugs disrupt consciousness in the brain. Aug 12, 2020 0 4
Expectant lesbian couples see benefits in lower prenatal testosterone levels Among lesbian couples expecting their first child, low prenatal testosterone levels predict a higher quality of nurturing behavior, according to a new University of Michigan study. Aug 12, 2020 0 1
Study finds ibuprofen does not increase risk of death from COVID-19 A new study conducted during the height of UK hospital admissions from COVID-19 has found that the regular use of painkillers including ibuprofen, naproxen and diclofenac did not increase the risk of death from the disease. Aug 12, 2020 0 603
TV-watching snackers beware: You won't notice you're full if your attention is elsewhere Eating while doing something perceptually-demanding makes it more difficult to notice when you feel full, shows new research from the University of Sussex. Aug 12, 2020 0 3
Is showering overrated? Expert discusses the science of cleanliness Science has shown that the trillions of bacteria living inside our bodies play an important role in supporting our immune system and maintaining our physical well-being. Aug 12, 2020 0 8
Longer bereavement leave needed for employees, study finds It takes months, even years to recover from the grief of losing a loved one, and Canadian legislation and workplaces need to start recognizing that, says a University of Alberta researcher. Aug 12, 2020 0 3