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New vaccine technology could protect against future viruses and variants

New vaccine technology could protect against future viruses and variants

byUniversity of CambridgeIn silico design of antigen candidates. Credit:Nature Biomedical Engineering(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41551-023-01094-2Studies of a "future-proof" vacc

New vaccine technology could protect against future viruses and variants

byUniversity of CambridgeIn silico design of antigen candidates. Credit:Nature Biomedical Engineering(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41551-023-01094-2Studies of a "future-proof" vacc
The Olympics: A Triumph of Human Spirit or Corporate Hypocrisy?

The Olympics: A Triumph of Human Spirit or Corporate Hypocrisy?

The Olympics never fails to provide remarkable stories. However, beneath the surface of these awe-inspiring feats lies a troubling narrative of corporate hypocrisy and public health concerns.

The Olympics: A Triumph of Human Spirit or Corporate Hypocrisy?

The Olympics never fails to provide remarkable stories. However, beneath the surface of these awe-inspiring feats lies a troubling narrative of corporate hypocrisy and public health concerns.
Learning for life: The higher the level of education, the lower the risk of dying

Learning for life: The higher the level of education, the lower the risk of dying

by Norwegian University of Science and Technology"Effects of education on adult mortality: A global systematic review and meta-analysis" (The Lancet Public Health, 2024) provides the mo

Learning for life: The higher the level of education, the lower the risk of dying

by Norwegian University of Science and Technology"Effects of education on adult mortality: A global systematic review and meta-analysis" (The Lancet Public Health, 2024) provides the mo
The pandemic limited children's ability to socialize: Here's how to encourage your child's friendships

The pandemic limited children's ability to socialize: Here's how to encourage your child's friendships

by Caron Carter,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs many parents and teachers know, friendships can be the most important thing in the world to children and young people. And th

The pandemic limited children's ability to socialize: Here's how to encourage your child's friendships

by Caron Carter,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs many parents and teachers know, friendships can be the most important thing in the world to children and young people. And th
Infection-resistant, 3D-printed metals developed for implants

Infection-resistant, 3D-printed metals developed for implants

by Tina Hilding,Washington State UniversityWSU researchers tested the newly developed material for resistance to fatigue. Credit: Washington State UniversityA novel surgical implant developed by

Infection-resistant, 3D-printed metals developed for implants

by Tina Hilding,Washington State UniversityWSU researchers tested the newly developed material for resistance to fatigue. Credit: Washington State UniversityA novel surgical implant developed by
Tracking administrative complexity within the 340B Drug Pricing Program

Tracking administrative complexity within the 340B Drug Pricing Program

by University of MinnesotaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPart of the Public Health Service Act of 1992, the 340B Drug Pricing Program lowers drug costs and increases revenues for safety-net hea

Tracking administrative complexity within the 340B Drug Pricing Program

by University of MinnesotaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPart of the Public Health Service Act of 1992, the 340B Drug Pricing Program lowers drug costs and increases revenues for safety-net hea
COVID likely paralyzed a teen's vocal cords, doctors say

COVID likely paralyzed a teen's vocal cords, doctors say

by Dennis ThompsonCOVID-19 appears to have paralyzed a teen girl's vocal cords, blocking her breathing to the point that surgery was required, a new case report says.The case suggests thatvo

COVID likely paralyzed a teen's vocal cords, doctors say

by Dennis ThompsonCOVID-19 appears to have paralyzed a teen girl's vocal cords, blocking her breathing to the point that surgery was required, a new case report says.The case suggests thatvo
10 years on, stem cell transplant may have cured a patient of HIV

10 years on, stem cell transplant may have cured a patient of HIV

10 years on, stem cell transplant may have cured a patient of HIVby Amy NortonA man who underwent a stem cell transplant to treat his cancer is showing "strong evidence" that the procedure a

10 years on, stem cell transplant may have cured a patient of HIV

10 years on, stem cell transplant may have cured a patient of HIVby Amy NortonA man who underwent a stem cell transplant to treat his cancer is showing "strong evidence" that the procedure a
Ongoing brain injury caused by COVID-19 may not always be detected by routine tests

Ongoing brain injury caused by COVID-19 may not always be detected by routine tests

byUniversity of LiverpoolImmune mediators are elevated acutely and correlate with different brain injury markers at different timepoints. Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI: 10.

Ongoing brain injury caused by COVID-19 may not always be detected by routine tests

byUniversity of LiverpoolImmune mediators are elevated acutely and correlate with different brain injury markers at different timepoints. Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI: 10.
Flu and COVID infections are rising and could get worse over the holidays, CDC says

Flu and COVID infections are rising and could get worse over the holidays, CDC says

by Mike StobbeA flu vaccine is readied at the L.A. Care and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plans' Community Resource Center in Lynwood, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. Health officials

Flu and COVID infections are rising and could get worse over the holidays, CDC says

by Mike StobbeA flu vaccine is readied at the L.A. Care and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plans' Community Resource Center in Lynwood, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. Health officials