As new omicron subvariants of COVID-19 continue to sweep across the United States, researchers at the University of Missouri have identified specific mutations within the virus’ spike protein that help omicron subvariants evade existing antibodies humans have from either vaccines or previous COVID-19 infections. These mutations help explain why some people are continuing to test positive for the coronavirus, which, […]
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A former associate dean for research at the University of Wyoming who was named as one of Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers for 2021 was sanctioned by the university years ago, Retraction Watch has learned. Jun Ren, who studies the heart and diabetes, left Wyoming sometime in 2019 or 2020, according to a press release noting his citation achievements, after serving at different times […]
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Adults over the age of 52 appear to be twice as likely to develop mental health problems such as depression and anxiety, alongside suffering from financial difficulties after contracting COVID-19, finds a new UCL-led study. The study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, used data from 5,146 adults between the ages of 52 and 74 who participated […]
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Researchers investigated whether triptans, commonly-used migraine drugs, induce weight loss in obese mice. They found that the drugs tested led to weight loss and improved glucose homeostasis in obese mice. The findings suggest a possible new target for weight loss therapies. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 42% of people in the United States live […]
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A Plan B vending machine in Boston is gaining attention as reproductive rights have come into question since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. A group of students at Boston University installed the vending machine to dispense emergency contraception at a lower cost for students, according to NBC Boston. Plan B, also known as the morning-after pill, is a […]
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A Plan B vending machine in Boston is gaining attention as reproductive rights have come into question since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. A group of students at Boston University installed the vending machine to dispense emergency contraception at a lower cost for students, according to NBC Boston. Plan B, also known as the morning-after pill, is a […]
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This Morning: Type 2 diabetes can be 'devastating' says expert 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 Type 2 diabetes is a product of poor insulin production. […]
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Recent numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show the BA.5 strain of omicron is now the dominant form of coronavirus in the U.S., driving up national case numbers and presenting an elevated risk of reinfection for those who have already had COVID-19. For more information on this subvariant and the steps people can take to stop its […]
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People with gut disorders may be at greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). A world-first Edith Cowan University (ECU) study has confirmed the link between the two, which could lead to earlier detection and new potential treatments. AD destroys memory and thinking ability and is the most prevalent form of dementia. It has no known curative treatments and is […]
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TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s daily COVID-19 infections hit a record of more than 110,000, Jiji news agency reported on Saturday. Faced with a seventh COVID wave, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday urged the public to exercise maximum vigilance. (Reporting by Kiyoshi Takenaka; Editing by William Mallard) Source: Read Full Article
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