Some types of gut bacteria are better than others at stimulating certain immune cells, specifically CD8+ T cells. And while…
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Global trial fast tracks testing of hydroxychloroquine, other COVID-19 therapies
A novel ‘learning while doing’ clinical trial approach called REMAP helps doctors find the optimal trade-off between quickly adopting new…
Nurses and Doctors Speaking Out on Safety Now Risk Their Job
Hospitals have warned, disciplined and even fired staff members who went public with workplace concerns about coronavirus precautions.
Nurses and Doctors Speaking Out on Safety Now Risk Their Job
Hospitals have warned, disciplined and even fired staff members who went public with workplace concerns about coronavirus precautions.
Mask-Wearing, Common in Asia, Spreads in the West
To stem the coronavirus outbreak, European nations and even the United States are starting to adopt the wearing of masks…
How to Quit Smoking and Vaping During the Coronavirus Pandemic
People who smoke and vape may be at greater risk for Covid-19, but quitting is hard, especially now. The good…
Optical imaging technology may help surgeons better treat cancer, brain diseases
Researchers created technology that uses optical imaging to better help surgeons map out tumors in the body and help them…
Rare, damaging inherited mutations work together to reduce lifespan
Scientists report that the combined effects of rare, damaging mutations present at birth have a negative impact on healthspan and…
Time to encourage people to wear face masks as a precaution, say experts
It’s time to encourage people to wear face masks as a precautionary measure on the grounds that we have little…
Sweet as: The science of how diet can change the way sugar tastes
Researchers have discovered the basic science of how sweet taste perception is fine-tuned in response to different diets. While it…