Even when women do their best to have a safe pregnancy, chemicals commonly found in the home could still raise their risk for premature delivery, a new study shows. The chemicals—called polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs)—are used as flame retardants in items like furniture and carpets. For the study, researchers analyzed blood samples from over 3,500 […]
A team of researchers in the UK – namely, Ben Ansell (Oxford), Martin W. Bauer (LSE), Jane Gingrich (Oxford), and Jack Stilgoe (UCL) – recently conducted a two-wave survey on the hesitancy of individuals to receive coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination. Study: Coping With Covid: Two-Wave Survey (a study of vaccine hesitancy statistics in the […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of green spaces and urban parks, especially during periods of lockdown. Even a short walk, an ocean view or a picnic by a river can leave us feeling invigorated and restored. There is now a growing body of evidence establishing the link between such nature encounters and our […]
CAMBRIDGE, England (Reuters) – Regular booster vaccines against the novel coronavirus will be needed because of mutations that make it more transmissible and better able to evade human immunity, the head of Britain’s effort to sequence the virus’s genomes told Reuters.Scientists work at a laboratory where they sequence the novel coronavirus genomes at COVID-19 Genomics […]
As the world continues in its united front against climate change (albeit with some countries taking a more active approach than others), companies are taking stock of a changing market and doing all they can to cater to an increasing demand for sustainable products that are eco-friendly. When it comes to the footwear industry, UGG […]
While everyone loves to ship a new Hollywood couple, the romances are rarely lasting. Pairings end quicker than a viral TikTok trend and while some couples will forever endure in our memories (Brad and Jen, Chris Pratt and Anna Faris), their nuptial agreements say otherwise. But some romances are just too extraordinary, seemingly too perfect, […]
There was no reason to celebrate on Rachel Van Lear’s anniversary. The same day a global pandemic was declared, she developed symptoms of COVID-19. A year later, she’s still waiting for them to disappear. And for experts to come up with some answers. The Texas woman is one of thousands of self-described long-haulers, patients with […]
Elly Mayday documents getting treatment for ovarian cancer 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. Malignant tumours can […]
While it is natural to feel stressed out at the moment, little dietary changes can make a world of difference With the conversation around mental health at the forefront, it is time to not only be considerate towards others, but also show compassion for self. With a supremely-hectic lifestyle amid a pandemic, it is natural […]
Cause of Glaucoma explained 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. Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, Giles Edmonds stated […]
