COVID-19 ups complication risks during childbirth Women who have COVID-19 during childbirth are more likely to face complications than moms-to-be without the coronavirus, researchers say. Jan 21, 2021 0 7
Fewer people sought help for mental illness during the UK's first lockdown During the first COVID-19 lockdown in the UK, people were encouraged to help control the virus with the message to "stay at home, protect the NHS, save lives". While there was no specific instruction to avoid seeking medical ... Jan 21, 2021 0 0
When ICUs near capacity, COVID patients' risk for death nearly doubles When intensive care units are swamped with COVID-19 patients, death rates may climb, a new study finds. Jan 21, 2021 0 5
How the brain learns that earmuffs are not valuable at the beach How valuable are earmuffs? The answer to this simple question can depend. What brand are they? Are they good quality? What is the weather like? Given the choice between earmuffs and suntan lotion, most people would choose ... Jan 21, 2021 0 3
Size of connections between nerve cells determines their signaling strength The neocortex is the part of the brain that humans use to process sensory impressions, store memories, give instructions to the muscles, and plan for the future. These computational processes are possible because each nerve ... Jan 21, 2021 0 777
Yes, baby teeth fall out. But they're still important—here's how to help your kids look after them Baby teeth, or milk teeth, act like lighthouses to guide the adult ones to their correct destination. A baby tooth will become wobbly and fall out because the adult tooth that follows pushes through to break down the roots ... Jan 21, 2021 0 4
Risks vs. benefits of the COVID vaccine The COVID-19 vaccine will protect you and others from the virus and help us end this pandemic. While people with medical conditions may be concerned about the vaccine, Duke Health experts said that having a medical condition ... Jan 21, 2021 0 33
Synthetic micro lungs could take COVID-19 research to the next level When SARS-CoV-2 began its furious spread around the globe, it took scientists only a few months to develop the first tools to study or neutralize the virus. What's been missing until now, however, are reliable methods to ... Jan 21, 2021 0 90
The physics behind tumor growth Researchers at Duke University have developed a predictive theory for tumor growth that approaches the subject from a new point of view. Rather than focusing on the biological mechanisms of cellular growth, the researchers ... Jan 21, 2021 0 97
Herd immunity may not be achievable even with high vaccine uptake The government vaccination program may not be sufficient to achieve herd immunity—even if everyone in the UK is vaccinated—according to new research from the University of East Anglia. Jan 21, 2021 2 1028
