Health
A pro-lockdown virologist has warned that Donald Trump faces a torrent of infectious disease outbreaks when he takes office. The comments from Dr Peter Hotez come as the Congo is put on ‘maximum … Read More
The ’90s were full of questionable choices. But while we’ve left most of them behind — see frosted tips, ultra-baggy jeans and Beanie Babies — a food habit born in 1992 … Read More
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Public health officials in Africa urged caution Thursday as Congo’s health minister said the government was on alert over a mystery flu-like disease that in recent … Read More
Summary: Researchers have uncovered a molecular mechanism linking alterations in the neuronal protein CPEB4 to idiopathic autism, which accounts for 80% of autism cases without a clear genetic cause. The … Read More
The NHS in England is busier than it has ever been heading into winter, the country’s medical director is warning. Prof Sir Stephen Powis said rising rates of flu and … Read More
To address the lack of data, researchers at the National Institute of Health set up a study to look at outcomes after abnormal cfDNA tests—and specifically look for cancer in … Read More
Compounds found in cocoa are known to have health benefits. A new study adds to the evidence. Dulin/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Dulin/Getty Images The idea that eating cocoa-rich, … Read More
Getty Images A new weight-loss jab will be rolled out on the NHS in England – but it could take 12 years for everyone to receive it, the NHS drugs … Read More
Bringing bird poop to school is usually frowned upon, but middle schoolers in Chicago are being celebrated as “bonafide biomedical scientists” after one student delivered some special goose droppings to … Read More
This episode originally ran on Tuesday 23 January 2024 The trillions of microbes living on and inside the human body are an important part of who we are, from mediating … Read More
