Aled Edwards is of two minds about medicine’s response to COVID-19. On one hand, he notes, we had life-saving vaccines
Month: March 2022
Air pollution can harm pregnancy by affecting gene expression in the placenta
Polluted air contributed to the deaths of more than 6.6 million people worldwide in 2019. It accounts for around 20 percent
Study: Flavored cigarette use by children overlooked
The widespread use of menthol cigarettes in underage smokers has been overlooked according to new research from the University of
Sleep experts call for end to twice-a-year time changes
Spring and fall time changes for daylight saving time should be scrapped because they pose health and safety risks, the
As clocks spring forward, keep sleep on track
You may only worry about losing an hour of sleep when the clocks spring forward this Sunday, but the time
Study: Cancer drugs might be able to target tuberculosis
An unexpected link between tuberculosis and cancer may lead to new drug treatments for the bacterial disease that kills more
Lower, more frequent doses of nanomedicines may enhance cancer treatment
Tiny structures called nanoparticles can be used to carry substances to certain parts of the body—for example, to deliver a
New blood clot research indicates enhanced understanding of wound repair
Research carried out by RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has revealed new information about how blood clots are
China tightens controls as more virus cases reported
China instituted new COVID-19 restrictions Saturday that included urging the public not to leave Beijing and closing schools in Shanghai while the
France offers fourth COVID jab to over-80s
France is offering a fourth dose of a coronavirus vaccine to people older than 80 who had their booster more