Omicron: SAGE warning calls for policy decisions 'sooner' We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Now, in a bit of festive good […]
Stomach bloating: Feeling stuffed after Christmas? The ‘refreshing’ drink that could help
Stomach bloating: Dr. Oz advises on how to 'beat the bloat' We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Stomach bloating can be […]
Scientists identify antibodies that can neutralize omicron
An international team of scientists have identified antibodies that neutralize omicron and other SARS-CoV-2 variants. These antibodies target areas of the virus spike protein that remain essentially unchanged as the viruses mutate. By identifying the targets of these “broadly neutralizing” antibodies on the spike protein, it might be possible to design vaccines and antibody treatments […]
A new discovery can save children with anomalous brain development
Tomsk State University (TSU) neurobiologists are studying congenital brain anomalies in the human prenatal and postnatal periods. While studying agenesis of the corpus callosum (complete or partial absence of the structure that connects the two hemispheres of the brain), the scientists discovered that its functions can be compensated for by other brain structures. The child’s […]
Covid cases in my area: First post-Christmas breakdown as England avoids new restrictions
Covid-19: Sajid Javid confirms no new restrictions until New Year We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Government staffers did not release […]
Parenting intervention for first-born children influences the weight of second-born sibling
A new study suggests that a parenting educational intervention for first-born children is robust enough to influence the weight of second-born children, according to a paper published online in Obesity, The Obesity Society's flagship journal. The findings presented make the Intervention Nurses Start Infants Growing on Healthy Trajectories (INSIGHT) program the first educational intervention for […]
Mandy Moore's Son Already Shares His Parents' Love of Music with His 'New Fav Toy'
Having two musicians for parents, it seemed inevitable that Mandy Moore’s son, August, might be into music, too. But it seems his love of music has developed very early, because the 10-month-old is already a pro at ringing bells. Moore took to Instagram over the holiday weekend to share some snaps and a video from […]
How does your partner act in social situations? The ‘inappropriate’ sign of dementia
Dementia: Dr Sara on benefits of being in nature We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info There are over 100 forms of […]
Mom, Interrupted: My Family Is Constantly Cutting Me Off. Is It Too Late To Break The Pattern?
As a mom, I’m constantly…oh, wait…hang on a second…interrupted. When giving out instructions, retelling the greatest story ever, or showering, it’s all cut short. My family has a lot to say and it explodes in my general direction without a thought as to what I’m trying to accomplish. This pattern has been at play for […]
Booster doses offer broader protection in SARS-CoV-2 infected and vaccinated individuals
In a recent study published on the medRxiv* preprint server, a team of researchers determined immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibody titers of vaccinated healthcare workers (HCWs) from Northern Israel in the 11 months following primary vaccination according to age, ethnicity, boosting timing, and previous infection status. Study: Antibody-mediated Immunogenicity against SARS-CoV-2 following priming, boosting and hybrid […]