Study of pathogens in the environment in Myanmar offers clues to the spread of disease Scientists have extensively studied water and sanitation interventions to decrease the transmission of pathogens and disease prevention. Feb 22, 2022 0 43
Structural racism and anti-LGBTQ policies can impact suicide risk High suicide risk, specifically among young Black gay, bisexual and other sexual minority men, may be associated with structural racism and anti-LGBTQ policies, according to a new Rutgers study. Feb 22, 2022 0 35
Uptake of childhood immunizations increased during Scotland's national lockdown in 2020 In March 2020, the United Kingdom instituted a national lockdown, mandating that people only leave their home for a limited number of reasons. These public health measures led to significant changes in healthcare-seeking ... Feb 22, 2022 0 36
Two studies find only small elevated risk of blood clots following AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccination There is a slightly elevated risk of intracranial thrombosis events following vaccination with the AstraZeneca ChAdOx1-S COVID vaccine, according to two new studies publishing February 22 in PLOS Medicine. The first paper, ... Feb 22, 2022 0 111
To slow cancer, close the cells' tunnels Cancers are generally harder to treat when they spread rapidly, but clarifying the molecular basis of such aggressive malignancies might in the future lead to new drugs for treating these tumors. Researchers at the Weizmann ... Feb 22, 2022 0 142
Brain neurons identified in pre-sleep routine When we are stressed or excited, it can be difficult for us to fall asleep—and finding ways to wind down prior to sleep is a habit of many. Feb 22, 2022 0 188
Omicron variant no more severe than original strain: WHO The BA.2 variant of the Omicron coronavirus strain is not more severe than the original, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday. Feb 22, 2022 0 85
Patience could increase longevity Patient people are at lower risk of dying before the age of 65 and suffer, on average, from fewer hospitalizations and diagnoses during their adult lives than more impatient individuals. In her dissertation in economics, ... Feb 22, 2022 0 68
BA.2 omicron subvariant's swift rise to dominance in Gothenburg wastewater Concentrations of coronavirus in the Gothenburg area's wastewater are still decreasing. The latest measurements and analyses from the University of Gothenburg also show that BA.2, a subvariant of omicron, has rapidly become ... Feb 22, 2022 0 53
Sevoflurane improves sleep alteration in response to inflammation Getting a good night's sleep can sometimes be a challenge, but inflammation may make it even more difficult. While the relationship between inflammation and sleep alteration has been previously shown, researchers in Japan ... Feb 22, 2022 0 63