Stem cells are considered one of the most promising tools in the field of regenerative medicine because they are a cell type that can give rise to all the cells in our bodies and that has the potential to be used to treat tissue loss due to damage or ... [Continue Reading]
Coronavirus Chronicles — A Mob of Two
The global plague of obesity and the plague caused by SARS-CoV-2 were destined to form a mutual aid society, which is a polite way of saying, a deadly partnership. By combining forces, they can do so much more damage. The virus finds that overweight ... [Continue Reading]
For Each Critically Ill COVID Patient, a Family Is Suffering, Too
The weeks of fear and uncertainty that Pam and Paul Alexander suffered as their adult daughter struggled against COVID-19 etched itself into the very roots of their hair, leaving behind bald patches by the time she left the hospital in early ... [Continue Reading]
Readers and Tweeters Shed Light on Vaccine Trials and Bias in Health Care
Letters to the Editor is a periodic feature. We welcome all comments and will publish a selection. We edit for length and clarity and require full names. On the ‘Subject’ of Vaccine Trial Participants In the piece about the AstraZeneca vaccine ... [Continue Reading]
One third of dentists experienced abuse from patients during pandemic
Dentists say they are ‘routinely’ experiencing verbal abuse from patients – with half (48%) saying they feel pessimistic about the future. In addition, 45% feel their mental wellbeing has worsened since the onset of COVID-19. Key sources ... [Continue Reading]
Solving the Mystery of Emotional Labor: It’s Trickier Than You Think
We know that most jobs require a measure of physical and/or mental labor to execute them properly. And we should have a good idea of how much labor is required ahead of time. But there are a good number of jobs that also require something called ... [Continue Reading]
Knee or Hip Replacements Cut People’s Risk for Falls: Study
Title: Knee or Hip Replacements Cut People's Risk for Falls: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/26/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/27/2020 12:00:00 AM SOURCE: MedicineNet Daily News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Scripps Research professor receives prestigious award for advocacy efforts
Courtney Miller, PhD, an associate professor in the departments of Molecular Medicine and Neuroscience at Scripps Research, has been awarded the Louise Hanson Marshall Special Recognition Award from the Society for Neuroscience for her efforts ... [Continue Reading]
Scientists use experimental approach to identify genes and interactions
A phage is a virus that invades a bacterial cell. While harmless to human cells, phages are potentially deadly to bacteria since many phages enter a cell in order to hijack its machinery in order to reproduce itself, thus destroying the ... [Continue Reading]
2020 Senate election: What is it and why is it important?
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Specific genes of infant gut bacterium determine its symbiotic function in the infant’s gut
While an infant's genes distinguish her from other newborns, a new peer-reviewed study reports that specific genes of a particular infant gut bacterium determine its symbiotic function in the infant's gut. SOURCE: News Medical Child Health News Feed ... [Continue Reading]
Heading back to the playground? 10 tips to keep your family and others COVID-safe
ShutterstockIn some Australian states, kids have been back on slides, swings and monkey bars for months. But in Victoria, many families are only now getting back to playgrounds, after they were closed for much of the second lockdown. With lots of ... [Continue Reading]
Gold Coast gastro outbreak continues to spread with five more centres under investigation.
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Creative Coalition Debuts PSA About Obesity and COVID-19 – Variety
Creative Coalition Debuts PSA About Obesity and COVID-19 Variety SOURCE: "obesity" - Google News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Family Of Black Man Killed By Philly Cops Called For Ambulance, Not Police
Civil unrest ensued after two officers fired over a dozen shots Monday at 27-year-old Walter Wallace in front of his mother for having a mental health crisis. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Hospitals Are Reeling Under a 46 Percent Spike in Covid-19 Patients
The number of people hospitalized with the coronavirus has climbed significantly from a month ago, straining cities that have fewer resources to weather the surges. SOURCE: Hospitals - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Mask-Wearing Is Up In The U.S., But Young People Are Still Too Lax, CDC Survey Finds
Cannabis Florida: Strains fast delivery and dropoff
California Weed Delivery Oroville-San JoseCannabis Florida: Strains fast delivery and dropoffweed delivery SOURCE: SocialNews powered by pligg - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Santa Ana Weed Delivery – Weed Delivery Hotline
California Weed Delivery Oroville-San JoseSanta Ana Weed Delivery - Weed Delivery Hotlineweed delivery SOURCE: SocialNews powered by pligg - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Study suggests newborns be vaccinated for hepatitis B
Not all pregnant women are universally screened for hepatitis B virus (HBV) in Ontario, even though this screening is recommended, and the majority of those who test positive do not receive follow-up testing or interventions, leading to infections of ... [Continue Reading]
New strategy for treating common retinal diseases shows promise
Scientists at Scripps Research have uncovered a potential new strategy for treating eye diseases that affect millions of people around the world, often resulting in blindness. SOURCE: Medical Research News - Health Research, Medicine Sciences ... [Continue Reading]
Wnt Signaling in Neurogenesis and the Aging of the Brain
The Wnt signaling pathway is found somewhere in the midst of the exceedingly complicated network of processes that regulate regeneration and stem cell function. This small slice of cellular biochemistry has been an area of interest for researchers ... [Continue Reading]
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