Virus pushes science and its controversies centre stage Hydroxychloroquine, double-blind studies, convalescent plasma, herd immunity—the coronavirus pandemic has thrust the language of science into public view as never before. May 19, 2020 0 1
Scientists in China believe new drug can stop pandemic 'without vaccine' A Chinese laboratory has been developing a drug it believes has the power to bring the coronavirus pandemic to a halt. May 19, 2020 0 11590
Iraq faces full local lockdowns as virus cases jump Iraq will impose a complete lockdown on some areas of the capital, the country's new health minister said on Monday, amid an uptick in coronavirus cases in recent weeks since curfew hours were relaxed. May 19, 2020 0 2
Research advances understanding of differences in effects of cannabis use Researchers at Center for BrainHealth, part of The University of Texas at Dallas, recently published findings underscoring differences between men and women's craving or desire to consume cannabis when exposed to a specific ... May 19, 2020 0 2
Parent-led discussion about mutual strengths benefits parent-teen communication A primary care-based intervention to promote parent-teen communication led to less distress and increased positive emotions among adolescents, as well as improved communication for many teens, according to a new study by ... May 19, 2020 0 2
Cord blood study provides insights on benefits, limitations for autism treatment In a recent study, Duke researchers tested whether a single infusion of a unit of a child's own or donor cord blood could improve social communication skills in children between the ages of 2-7 diagnosed with autism spectrum ... May 19, 2020 0 163