New research suggests that loss of smell as a symptom of COVID-19 may indicate a mild case of the disease. A new study has found…
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Innovative approach offers option for treating upper tract urothelial cancer
Treatment of low-grade upper tract urothelial cancer usually involves radical surgery to remove the kidney and ureter, highlighting the need for improved treatments. An international…
‘Make physical activity part of children’s routine’ during lockdown
Parents and carers should ensure that physical activity is part of the routine for children and families during the COVID-19 lockdown, according to an international…
‘Caution fatigue’ could dent efforts to stay safe
As people enter what feels like the umpteenth week of social distancing and isolation with no end in sight, they may find it more difficult…
Company says drug proved effective against virus in US study
A biotech company says its experimental drug has proved effective against the new coronavirus in a major U.S. government study that put it to a…
A diet of high-iron beans improves health of anemic women in Rwanda
Anemia is a global health problem common in low-income countries. Severe cases can lead to fatigue, heart problems, and complications in pregnancy. When widespread, anemia…
Drug reduces the risk of child sexual abuse
A drug that lowers levels of the male hormone testosterone in the body reduces the risk of men with pedophilic disorder sexually abusing children, a…
COVID-19: Fighting viruses with viruses
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, many of our scientists have been using the techniques and approaches developed over decades of cancer research to understand and…
Genetic paparazzi: Could celebrity DNA become public domain?
Imagine being able to produce a child with your favorite movie star using the DNA from a strand of hair or flake of skin. What…
People with large social networks are more civil online
When people are hostile online, it is often because they have a smaller social network and, therefore, are not exposed to diverse points of view,…