First, spinach had its heyday in the early aughts. Then kale became trendy (remember when people would throw kale in the oven and have the audacity to call it chips?!), and now cauliflower is having a moment. The next type of produce that’s poised for fad-dom? Bok choy. “Like other leafy green vegetables, bok choy […]
Can over 50s book a Covid vaccine? Major announcement as vaccine rollout extended
Vaccine passports could be 'unnecessarily divisive' says expert When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer.Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights.You can unsubscribe at any time. The vaccine rollout […]
99-year-old dancer runs daily fitness classes to raise money for the NHS
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Map shows which states offer COVID-19 vaccines to everyone
The U.S. is hurtling forward with its COVID-19 vaccine rollout, and some states, including Alaska and Mississippi, have tossed out eligibility requirements and will allow anyone 16 years old and older to get a shot. At least three states — Connecticut, Michigan and Ohio — have announced they’ll open vaccine eligibility to anyone 16 and […]
COVID 'tornado' hitting Papua New Guinea's fragile hospitals, say health workers
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Rapidly increasing COVID-19 infections in hospitals in the Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea were hitting its fragile health system “like a tornado”, with services shutting as staff fall ill, health workers said on Wednesday.FILE PHOTO: A woman washes clothes on a wooden path between stilt houses at Hanuabada Village, located […]
Study investigates how neurons construct synapses of different strengths
Job descriptions for the thousands of types of neurons in the brain typically include a common function: release chemicals called neurotransmitters to communicate across circuit connections called synapses. In a new study funded by the National Institutes of Health, the lab of MIT Professor Troy Littleton will seek to understand how neurons construct synapses of […]
Salivary IgG to SARS-CoV-2 after mild COVID-19
A team of researchers based in Stockholm, Sweden, has demonstrated that individuals exposed to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) have antibodies for the disease up to nine months after acquiring the disease, even if they displayed only mild symptoms. Study: Persisting Salivary IgG against SARS-CoV-2 at 9 Months After Mild COVID-19: A Complementary […]
A Documentary Exploring Princess Di’s Infamous BBC Interview Is On The Cards
She was deemed the ‘People’s Princess’ and to see the lasting legacy of Princess Diana today is to see the truth of such a statement. In recent weeks, the Royal Family has been put under the spotlight, fielding shocking allegations that came to light during Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s sit down with Oprah. It […]
New study aims to develop alternative treatment for posterior eye diseases
Getting poked in the eye with a sharp object is a cringeworthy thought. However, many patients with posterior eye diseases — back of the eye diseases such as macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy — undergo eye injections through the wall of the eye as a medical treatment on a regular basis. "Direct injections of medications […]
Doctors Allegedly Posted Photos of Patients’ Organs on Instagram in a Game to 'Guess That Weight'
Doctors from a Michigan hospital network are being investigated after they allegedly posted photos of themselves in the operating room, holding up patients' organs and asking Instagram users to guess their weight for a "Price Is Right"-style game. The photos, obtained by WOOD-TV, a local news network in Grand Rapids, appear to show doctors […]