Novel map reveals how immune cells fight and remember infections
Novel map reveals how immune cells fight and remember infections: Researchers have charted the activity of tens of thousands of…
Infection/Disease
Bacteria-fighting cells may boost infection risk from respiratory viruses
Having more bacteria-fighting immune cells in the nose and throat may explain why some people are more likely to be…
University of Bradford Covid-19 vaccine trial
'World first' as mass Covid-19 vaccine trial begins in Bradford. Professor leading study makes urgent plea for more BAME volunteers:…
COVID-19: deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism
High risk of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in patients with COVID-19: In a systematic review of the worldwide published…
UK policy on Group B Streptococcus
Group B Streptococcus (Group B Strep, Strep B, or GBS) is a common bacterium carried by many people in the…
Rapid $5 tests for low & middle income countries
WHO: Global partnership to make available 120 million affordable, quality COVID-19 rapid tests for low- and middle-income countries A full…
Obesity: Lower bowel holds secret to weight loss
A human trial, supported by Bowel Research UK, has found that specific nutrients delivered to the colon can reduce food…
Tobacco breaks hearts from the World Heart Federation
https://youtu.be/iFYjxi39bwU Tobacco use and second-hand smoke exposure are responsible for 1.9 million avoidable deaths from coronary heart disease, or CHD,…
Genetic variant protects against Alzheimer’s
A genetic variant that protects against Alzheimer's disease promotes immune cell functions: A new study conducted by researchers at the…
Best lubricants for PPE “comfort”
Talc and petroleum jelly among the best lubricants for people wearing PPE: Talcum powder, a coconut oil-cocoa butter beeswax mixture, and…