A commentary by researchers from Mayo Clinic and the University of Southern California suggests that agencies funding biomedical research must strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in research decisions, and that these ...
Nov 22, 2021
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Wealthier nations should pay a COVID-19 vaccine tax as part of the price they pay to manufacturers, to ensure a fairer distribution of the jab to poorer nations, argues a political scientist in the Journal of Medical Ethics.
Nov 15, 2021
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National governments and global funders are failing to invest sufficiently in strengthening health systems, despite shortcomings exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, experts argue in a series of papers published today.
Nov 10, 2021
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An analysis of published studies from a range of biological specialties shows that when data are reported by sex, critical statistical analyses are often missing and the findings are likely to be reported in misleading ways.
Nov 9, 2021
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Polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs, are a class of fire-retardant chemicals that are ubiquitous. They are found on upholstery, carpets, curtains, electronics, and even infant products. Flame retardants migrate out of ...
Nov 5, 2021
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Torquetenovirus (TTV) is one of the viruses most frequently found in the human organism. It is also common in monkeys and domestic animals. Its presence has not been associated with any known disease, but its excessive replication ...
Nov 5, 2021
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Mass media and general public often link violent video games to real-life violence, although there is limited evidence to support the link.
Nov 5, 2021
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In a new article published in Harvard Public Health Review, Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) students critically examine the role of public health in racism and oppression and how they, as the future leaders of public health, ...
Nov 3, 2021
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Latest Australian data indicates that the number of human egg-freezing cycles performed each year has increased more than 1000% from 2010 to 2019.
Nov 3, 2021
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A new study provides a novel way of showing that medical research does indeed save lives, starting in the local communities where it is produced.
Nov 2, 2021
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