How long does it take to make vaccines? In this post, we focus on how long it takes to develop and manufacture vaccines—particularly those designed to protect against COVID-19. Dec 17, 2020 0 2
France's Macron tests positive as Europe battles virus surge French President Emmanuel Macron became the latest head of state to test positive for coronavirus on Thursday, forcing several other European leaders into quarantine as the continent struggles with a winter surge in infections. Dec 17, 2020 0 0
Sweden and Japan are paying the price for COVID-19 exceptionalism One of the most striking things about the COVID-19 pandemic is just how dramatically different the responses have been from country to country. In early 2020, when little was known about the virus, this difference was unsurprising. ... Dec 17, 2020 1 4
In fiction, we remember the deaths that make us sad People may cheer the demise of evil villains in fiction, but the deaths we most remember are the meaningful and sad endings of the characters we loved, research suggests. Dec 17, 2020 0 12
Germany sees record daily virus infections of over 30,000 Germany on Thursday reported a daily record of new coronavirus infections of more than 30,000, as it struggles to cope with the outbreak with a fresh partial lockdown. Dec 17, 2020 0 1
French researchers warn of virus risk from eating out Spending time in a bar or restaurant increases the risk of catching COVID-19, French researchers said Thursday, while having guests over for dinner also plays a key role in transmission. Dec 17, 2020 0 1
For college students, skin cancer risk remains high in winter months New research from Brigham Young University finds college students could be just as at risk for developing skin cancer in the dead of winter as they are in the middle of summer. Dec 17, 2020 0 1
North-south divide, not age, linked to hearing loss An increase of over 10% in the prevalence of hearing loss in the English over 50s may not be age-related, a new study by University of Manchester researchers has shown. Dec 17, 2020 0 4
Middle-ear implants improve hearing over the long term Middle-ear implants that stimulate auditory nerves via the round window can improve hearing for many years. In most cases, these electronic hearing aids can be implanted and used without any problems. Complications are limited ... Dec 17, 2020 0 1
mRNA technology used in COVID-19 vaccines deemed safe, has been studied for decades, expert says This week the COVID-19 vaccine by Pfizer and BioNtech has started to be injected into health care workers across the country after gaining emergency use approval from the federal government. While the vaccine was developed ... Dec 17, 2020 0 10
