The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is caused by the outbreak of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The current pandemic has shown the importance of accurately forecasting infection and mortality rates to inform public health strategies. However, there exists a plethora of modeling techniques that are associated with their own respective advantages […]
Lorraine: Dr Amir says spine could shrink if deficient in vitamin D 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 As winter approaches, […]
Certain kinds of tumors can be inherited within families. Identifying the underlying genetic cause is important in treatment, but most studies on these tumors have been carried out on Caucasian populations. Now, a research group at the University of Tsukuba have carried out the first comprehensive study of two types of inherited tumor in Japanese […]
Dr Hilary says getting COVID-19 booster jabs is 'easier' 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 Ministers are expected to push for […]
Dr Nighat discusses symptoms of prostate cancer 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 is overwhelming evidence that the burden of […]
In a first-ever study, orgasmic meditation, a unique spiritual practice that uses stimulation of a woman's clitoris as its focus, has been found to produce a distinctive pattern of brain function, according to a study published in the journal, Frontiers in Psychology on Nov 11th. The study found significant changes in brain function in areas […]
Prince Charles greets public in Newcastle 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 The 72-year-old heir to the throne has been seen […]
The evolution of microbial resistance to therapeutics and vaccines is common across various pathogens. Evidence from the past year indicates that the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) expresses several genetic variabilities that have resulted in new variants with increasing resistance to antibody-mediated neutralization. In particular, SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOCs) such as the […]
(HealthDay)—Bariatric surgery may protect against severe COVID-19 infection and death for patients with morbid obesity, according to a study published in the November issue of Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. Megan Jenkins, M.D., from NYU Langone Health in New York City, and colleagues examined if prior bariatric surgery correlated with an increased risk for […]
Don’t let the cold weather deter from your running goals. This simple plan will help you work towards a 10k in just four weeks. It’s easy to feel motivated to run in summer – when getting outside means flooding your face with sunlight. But when you have to fight against the wind, rain and cold, it’s much […]
