Many countries across the globe are witnessing a resurgence in their daily coronavirus (Covid-19) cases and deaths. Cities such as New York in the US, Turin in Italy and London in the UK have been placed under stringent lockdowns due to the possibility of a second wave of the outbreak….
Are diagnostic imaging studies with positive conclusions or titles published faster?
According to an article in ARRS’ American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), positive conclusions—but not titles—were associated with a shorter time from study completion to publication, which may contribute to an overrepresentation of positive results in the imaging diagnostic test accuracy (DTA) literature. “We included primary imaging DTA studies from systematic…
Weather Doesn’t Matter: COVID-19 Can Spread in Warm or Cold Temperatures
Researchers say weather and temperature seem to have little impact on transmission of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. They say human behavior such as mask wearing and physical distancing are much better factors. They note that adhering to these safe practices can reduce COVID-19 transmission as well as risk…
Over half of French flout new lockdown rules: survey
Over half of the French have broken the rules governing the second coronavirus lockdown, a survey showed Thursday, half-way through the new confinement period. The Ifop survey confirmed that the French are taking the second nationwide shutdown far less seriously than the first in March-April. It showed that 60 percent…
Ryan Reynolds Says Having Three Daughters 'Has Been Such a Ride': 'I Love Every Second'
Ryan Reynolds is very happy being a father to three daughters! The Croods: A New Age star, 44, opened up about his wife Blake Lively and their three girls — James, 5, Inez, 4, and Betty, 1— in a sweet interview for Access, which was conducted by two of co-host…
How to sleep: Four essential oils recommended by a Sleep Doctor
We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Essential oils are an inexpensive and easy solution for sleepless nights. Favoured since ancient history, the remarkable power of scent has been everlasting. Which ones can aid…
Researchers swabbing earwax to detect stress levels
Fox News Go A new device that swabs earwax to detect a stress hormone may transform care for people battling depression and other stress-related conditions, researchers say. The team from University College London, among other institutions in Germany and Chile, sampled the technique in 37 participants. Findings were published this week in the Heliyon…
Women veterans with PTSD have higher rate of heart disease
Women veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), especially those who are younger and non-white, have an increased risk of developing heart disease, according to a study to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2020. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, PTSD is a mental health…
What’s at stake as obamacare heads to supreme court again?
(HealthDay)—The U.S. Supreme Court will yet again consider whether or not to scrap the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which has been the law of the land for a decade. The case comes before the court Tuesday, on the heels of the Presidential election. At issue is the Congress’ 2017 repeal…
Down syndrome-associated gene suppresses age-related corneal clouding
An analysis of aging in Down syndrome and hypercholesterolemia mouse models has suggested that a Down syndrome-associated gene, DSCR-1, protects against abnormal vascularization of the cornea and associated corneal opacity (blindness) by suppressing oxidized LDL cholesterol production and new downstream angiogenic signaling in patients with chronic high cholesterol. Epidemiological data…