In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers explored the efficiency of a macrocyclic peptide in inhibiting the severe acute respiratory syndrome…
The Right Indoor Relative Humidity Could Ward Off COVID
While having proper indoor ventilation is recognized as a way to reduce the spread of COVID-19, a new study from MIT says maintaining the proper…
Rice bioengineer receives support for brain cancer research
Kevin McHugh, an assistant professor of bioengineering at Rice University's George R. Brown School of Engineering, has earned a Distinguished Scientist Award for 2022 from…
Three signs in the upper body associated with stage 4 cancer
Cancer symptoms: Top 14 early signs to look out for We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve…
Grandma & Teen She Accidentally Invited to Thanksgiving 7 Years Ago Are In Each Other's Hearts ‘For Life’
Everyone’s favorite viral grandma and teen — although he’s a grown man now — are reuniting once more for their annual holiday tradition that began…
Fear of COVID-19 continues to adversely affect psychological well-being
Research by psychologists from the School of Psychology at Swansea University has found that people’s fear of COVID-19 has led to worsened mental health. The…
Philips Recalls Some Previously Replaced Ventilators: FDA Statement
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – Philips, which has been struggling with a major recall of ventilators, is recalling some machines it has previously replaced, according to an…
Factor Xa Inhibitors Tied to Interstitial Lung Disease in AF
In patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF), treatment with factor Xa (FXa) inhibitors was associated with a greater risk of interstitial lung disease (ILD) than…
Period anxiety in tennis players means Wimbledon has changed its all-white rule
Wimbledon has relaxed its strict dress code after female tennis players reported period anxiety and worry about playing in all-whites at the tournament. Wimbledon has…
Choosing a cesarean birth to ‘protect’ your pelvic floor? Here’s why that won’t necessarily work
It’s commonly understood that having a baby can be a primary cause of later pelvic floor problems, such as bladder leakage. While giving birth can…