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Pfizer and BioNTech have announced their large Phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine trial is complete. The trial has reportedly met all its primary endpoints and the vaccine is claimed to be 95 percent effective.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wellbeing, Li… Continue reading Pfizer reports COVID-19 vaccine 95% effective as Phase 3 trial concludes
With the social and economic toll of the coronavirus pandemic striking hundreds of millions around the world, the idea of a universal basic income (UBI) has been raised as a potential solution. Unique new research is looking at the effects of UBI durin… Continue reading Kenya trial examines effect of universal basic income during pandemic
A new study, published in the journal Chaos, is suggesting tracking changes over time in the way multiple sclerosis (MS) patients type on their smartphone touchscreens could be a useful method to monitor neurological degeneration.
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A new observational study, analyzing data from nearly half a million UK subjects, suggests healthy sleep habits are significantly linked to lower rates of heart failure. Incorporating several measures of sleep quality, the research suggests improving s… Continue reading Healthy sleep patterns can lower risk of heart failure by 42 percent
A week after Pfizer reported its COVID-19 vaccine is more than 90 percent effective, biotechnology company Moderna has revealed similar efficacy from its own novel vaccine candidate. Both vaccines use a still experimental mRNA technology but experts ar… Continue reading New “very impressive” Phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine results reported
Photography social network Agora’s latest contest focuses on the most incredible shots of animals from all around the globe. Baby monkeys, ferocious lions and a herd of elephants all feature in this special selection of highlights from the impressive p… Continue reading Lions, tigers, bears, Oh my!: Agora’s best animal photos of 2020
A fascinating new proof-of-concept study is proposing a novel, cheap and surprisingly simple way to rapidly reduce blood alcohol levels. The research suggests a low-tech device aiding safe hyperventilation can more than triple the rate of alcohol elimi… Continue reading Hyperventilation device can clear alcohol from your system faster
Days after Pfizer revealed the first interim Phase 3 trial data for any COVID-19 vaccine, Russian authorities have announced their vaccine candidate is also demonstrating promising results. Experts are calling the Russian data encouraging, but also cau… Continue reading Russia claims COVID-19 vaccine success, mass vaccinations may begin soon
New research led by a team from the University of Gothenburg has found a metabolite produced by gut bacteria can block the beneficial effects of a popular diabetes medication. The research offers valuable insights into how an individual’s unique microb… Continue reading Research reveals gut bacteria reduces effect of common diabetes drug
A new flow visualization study from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) starkly demonstrates why face masks with exhalation valves are not effective for slowing the spread of COVID-19.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wellbei… Continue reading New videos illustrate why valved masks will not slow COVID-19 spread