Samples from public spaces could show how coronavirus spreads through the air
A new UK study will explore whether tiny airborne droplets and particles can spread coronavirus in settings like supermarkets, schools and busy streets. Led by Imperial College London and the…
Retroviruses invading the koala germline contribute to high cancer rates
Koalas are facing multiple environmental and health issues which threaten their survival. Along with habitat loss – accelerated by last year’s devastating bush fires – domestic dog attacks and road…
Vietnam says panel recommends Sputnik V, Moderna vaccines for use
HANOI/MOSCOW (Reuters) – Vietnam plans to acquire 150 million doses for its COVID-19 vaccination programme, as the health ministry said a medical panel had recommended it approve Russia’s Sputnik V…
Immunologists map unknown biological machinery to produce memory T cells
Immunologists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have mapped the previously unknown biological machinery by which the immune system generates T cells that kill bacteria, viruses, and tumor cells. The…
How to live longer: Three supplements linked to a longer lifespan – what to take
Loose Women: Dr Hilary discusses how to live longer When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related…
What's Safe To Do After Getting The COVID-19 Vaccine? Experts Weigh In.
If you just got the coronavirus vaccine and your mind is buzzing thinking about all the things you can potentially do now that you’ve got some protection against COVID-19, it’s…
See Blue Ivy Carter Make Her Top Model Debut In Icy Park Campaign
When you’ve got Beyonce and Jay-Z as parents, it’s likely that that’s a household where creativity is encouraged, self-belief is nurtured, and individuality is championed. At just 9-years-old, we’re already…
With GOP back at helm, Montana renews push to sniff out welfare fraud
Montana is considering becoming the latest state to intensify its hunt for welfare overpayments and fraud, a move expected to remove more than 1,500 enrollees from low-income health coverage at…
Study finds short window for donating convalescent plasma to COVID-19 patients
The optimal timeframe for donating convalescent plasma for use in COVID-19 immunotherapy, which was given emergency use authorization by the Food and Drug Administration in August 2020, is within 60…
Biobattery-powered microneedle patch can deliver drugs and procure testing samples
A pain-free, organic and biodegradable drug delivery patch may be on the horizon for home health care patients soon. Researchers from Tohoku University have developed a biobattery-powered device capable of…