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Third pandemic wave hits as Brazil surpasses half million COVID deaths
Brazil on Saturday became the second country after the United States to surpass 500,000 COVID-19 deaths…
Researchers find biological links between red meat and colorectal cancer
Eating less red meat is standard medical advice for preventing colorectal cancer, but the way it…
Disadvantaged neighborhoods see more COVID-19 infections and deaths
New York City neighborhoods that had higher levels of socioeconomic disadvantage experienced more COVID-19 infections and…
A fifth of asymptomatic COVID patients develop long COVID: study
Almost a fifth of COVID patients without symptoms went on to experience conditions consistent with long…
EMA official suggests ditching AstraZeneca jab
A top official in the European Medicines Agency said it might be worth abandoning AstraZeneca’s coronavirus…
Vitamin D deficiency may increase risk for addiction to opioids and ultraviolet rays
Vitamin D deficiency strongly exaggerates the craving for and effects of opioids, potentially increasing the risk…
WTO inches forward in COVID vaccine patent waiver talks
After months of debate, WTO members on Wednesday took a first, small step towards a deal…
Decision expected on U.S. approval of Alzheimer’s drug
(HealthDay)—The first drug ever shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease could be approved by…
President says Argentina to produce Russian COVID vaccine
Argentina President Alberto Fernandez on Friday announced the South American country would begin producing the Russian…
Make COVID jab free for everyone in India to boost uptake and curb death toll
The COVID-19 jab should be made free for everyone in India to boost uptake and curb…
Study suggests tai chi can mirror healthy benefits of conventional exercise
A new study shows that tai chi mirrors the beneficial effects of conventional exercise by reducing…
Canada extends shelf life of AstraZeneca jab by 1 month
Canadian health authorities announced Saturday they were pushing back the expiration date on nearly 50,000 doses…
Germany to vaccinate children over 12 from June 7
Germany will start offering coronavirus jabs to children over the age of 12 from June 7,…
Identifying new, non-opioid based target for treating chronic pain
A non-opioid based target has been found to alleviate chronic touch pain and spontaneous pain in…
Q and A: 21st century stroke prevention strategies
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A family member had a stroke a month ago. I’m 45 years old,…
The brain learns faces fastest in person
The neural representation of a familiar face strengthens faster when you see someone in person, according…
Countries urge broader patent waivers than just COVID vaccines
Dozens of countries have revised a proposal at the WTO for patent waivers for medical tools…
Slow vaccine rollout hits LatAm as COVID-19 claims million lives
COVID-19 has caused the death of more than one million people in Latin America and the…
Why do we get shots in the arm? It’s all about the muscle
Millions have rolled up their sleeves for the COVID-19 vaccine, but why haven’t they rolled up…
When colon cancer spreads to the liver
Colorectal cancer is a leading cancer among men and women around the world. Many colorectal cancers…
Psychosocial support interventions in medical settings can improve survival
Psychosocial support interventions that promote the health behaviors of patients in medical settings improve survival, according…
Survey shows 3 in 4 Kiwis adopted COVID-19 protective behaviors
Research from Massey University shows an overwhelming majority of New Zealanders support regional (94 percent) or…
After one year of research accounts, finally the CDC updates recommendations on COVID-19 airborne transmission
On Friday May 7, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new…
Indian Covid variant sparks concern, and questions
The coronavirus strain first linked to the COVID epidemic in India has now spread to at…
Johnson ‘anxious’ over rise of Indian virus variant in UK
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson voiced anxiety Thursday about a rise in the U.K. of the…
New study: Increasing BMI and the risk of testing positive for SARS-CoV-2
New research presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (held online, 10–13 May) reveals an…
EU seals deal for up to 1.8 bn extra BioNTech/Pfizer doses
The EU has concluded a deal with BioNTech/Pfizer for up to 1.8 billion extra doses of…
Head to toe: Study reveals brain activity behind missed penalty kicks
Are penalty shots a soccer player’s dream or nightmare? What should be an easy shot can…
A multipronged approach to addressing childhood adversity and promoting resilience
A hot topic symposia session during the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2021 Virtual Meeting will discuss…