Defying body clock linked to depression and lower wellbeing People whose sleep pattern goes against their natural body clock are more likely to have depression and lower levels of wellbeing, according to a largescale new study. Jun 7, 2021 0 544
Mandating vaccination could reduce voluntary compliance Citizen opposition to COVID-19 vaccination has emerged across the globe, prompting pushes for mandatory vaccination policies. But a new study based on evidence from Germany and on a model of the dynamic nature of people's ... Jun 7, 2021 5 12
A breakthrough in the physics of blood clotting Heart attacks and strokes—the leading causes of death in human beings—are fundamentally blood clots of the heart and brain. Better understanding how the blood-clotting process works and how to accelerate or slow down ... Jun 7, 2021 0 9
Chip mimicking bovine endometrium used in study of factors that can jeopardize pregnancy To investigate factors that can jeopardize pregnancy success in cattle, researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil used a kind of chip to mimic the environment of the endometrium, the tissue that lines the ... Jun 7, 2021 0 0
Two common eating habits that can really pile on pounds The portion of food that you put on your plate and how fast you eat it could determine how much you're eating—or potentially overeating. Jun 7, 2021 0 3
Monoclonal antibody prevents HIV infection in monkeys, study finds An experimental, lab-made antibody can completely prevent nonhuman primates from being infected with the monkey form of HIV, new research published in Nature Communications shows. Jun 7, 2021 0 189
A high concentration of ACE2 in the blood may increase the risk of serious COVID-19 Normally, the ACE2 enzyme helps regulate our blood pressure. The enzyme sits on the surface of cells, including cells in the lungs, but in connection with COVID-19 it has been found that ACE2 also functions as a gateway for ... Jun 7, 2021 0 14
Feedback on cafeteria purchases helps employees make healthier food choices Automated emails and letters that provide personalized feedback related to cafeteria purchases at work may help employees make healthier food choices. That's the conclusion of a new study that was led by investigators at ... Jun 7, 2021 0 3
WHO: High vaccination rates can help reduce risk of variants A top World Health Organization official estimated Monday that COVID-19 vaccination coverage of at least 80% is needed to significantly lower the risk that "imported" coronavirus cases like those linked to new variants could ... Jun 7, 2021 0 0
Considering the potential and pitfalls of 'Dr. GPT-3' in a clinic near you Artificial intelligence natural language computer applications are becoming increasingly sophisticated, raising the possibility that they could assume a greater role in health care, including interacting with patients. But ... Jun 7, 2021 0 3