WHO wants $23.4 bn for COVID plan The World Health Organization said Thursday it needed $23.4 billion over the next 12 months for its plan to conquer COVID-19, urging the G20 to show some leadership and pay up. Oct 28, 2021 0 10
Ukraine capital imposes new curbs as virus cases surge The mayor of Ukraine's capital Kiev, Vitali Klitschko, imposed new coronavirus restrictions on Thursday as the country struggles to contain a surge in infections. Oct 28, 2021 0 4
COVID vaccines for 5 to 11 year olds are inching closer. Here's what we know so far Australian children aged five to 11 could begin receiving the Pfizer vaccine by the end of November, with the nation's regulator currently reviewing the health and safety data. Oct 28, 2021 0 4
World faces shortage of syringes as COVID vaccine doses rise African health officials and the United Nations are warning of a looming shortage of more than 2 billion syringes for mainly low- and middle-income countries around the world as the supply of COVID-19 doses rises, and routine ... Oct 28, 2021 0 4
Norway sees rising infections, braces for winter virus wave A top Norwegian health official said the Scandinavian country "must be prepared for a bigger wave" of COVID-19 infections this winter as the country is already seeing an increase in cases. Oct 28, 2021 0 2
Root canal treatment work still favored for badly damaged teeth Few patients regret having a severely damaged tooth saved by a root canal filling. A University of Gothenburg thesis shows that 87 percent would choose the same treatment again, if in need, although pain and discomfort around ... Oct 28, 2021 0 4
'The notion of death is very present': What we can learn about eco-anxiety from memes As the world's attention turns to the climate summit in Glasgow, where governments are negotiating the future of international action on climate change, many will be feeling the acute stress and dread that comes with living ... Oct 28, 2021 0 12
Blue is the clue to evaluating diabetic retinopathy Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) demonstrate a thorough and non-invasive imaging technique to identify areas of the eye affected by diabetic retinopathy, a progressive eye disease associated with ... Oct 28, 2021 0 4
Q and A: What is pharmacogenomics? DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've been hearing a lot about lab tests that can look at my genetics to see how I metabolize medications. How does this work and why is it important for me to know how my body metabolizes medicine? Oct 28, 2021 0 4
Researchers identify genes at play in people with osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is the leading cause of pain and disability worldwide. Oct 28, 2021 0 105
