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Ebola, Marburg, SARS, MERS, and now the new coronavirus Covid-19, all share one thing in common – they are thought to have originated in bats. A new study, led by scientists at UC Berkeley, is suggesting the mammals’ uniquely fierce immune system encou… Continue reading Why do so many deadly viral outbreaks originate in bats?
The novel coronavirus spreading across the globe now has an official name. The World Health Organization (WHO) revealed today it has labeled the virus Covid-19 as the situation continues to spread, with over 43,000 cases currently confirmed and over 1,… Continue reading WHO finally names new coronavirus Covid-19, as death toll crosses 1000
In the largest study ever conducted investigating disease risk and genetic sex hormone levels, researchers have found naturally high testosterone levels can confer significantly different effects between men and women, particularly in relation to type … Continue reading High testosterone levels increase diabetes risk in women but not men
Following on from prior research suggesting particular brain wave patterns can signal whether or not antidepressant medication will be effective, a new study is reporting the development of an algorithm that can automatically predict patient response t… Continue reading Simple EEG brain scan can tell if antidepressant drugs work for you
Now in its 17th year, the Travel Photographer of the Year contest consistently offers a world-class array of images, spanning everything from landscapes and wildlife to people and architecture. This year’s winning shots are perhaps the most incredible … Continue reading Tour the world with the Travel Photographer of the Year winners
New research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania has shown nicotine-free e-cigarette vapor can have an immediate harmful effect on the body’s vascular function. The study was published as the CDC begins inve… Continue reading More vaping-linked hospitalizations as study finds nicotine-free e-cigs can damage blood vessels
A provocative new study is suggesting a blood test tracking 14 different biomarkers can predict a person’s risk of dying within the next 10 years better than any conventional models. The research is still a long way off being broadly deployed… Continue reading Blood test to predict how likely you are to die within 5 to 10 years
While fecal transplants are being cautiously explored by mainstream scientists as novel treatments for everything from autism to inflammatory bowel disease, a new study led by University of Queensland researchers is suggesting the technique m… Continue reading How fecal transplants may save Australia’s threatened koala population
A new study from a team of Canadian researchers is rekindling a long-standing divisive debate around the link between fluoride and IQ. The observational research suggests exposure to fluoride in pregnancy can result in lower IQ scores in chil… Continue reading Controversial new study rekindles link between fluoride and low IQ in children
Despite cannabidiol (CBD) now being an FDA-approved medicine, designated to help control seizures in children with severe epilepsy, there has been very little study into how food affects the marijuana-derived compound’s absorption. A valuable… Continue reading CBD absorption significantly affected by high-fat foods