When we say yoga accessories, you probably think of leggings. Or a fancy mat. Both are definitely high on the list of must-have yoga accessories, but chances are — especially if you’re a novice yogi — you’re missing a few key items. See, yoga is a meditative practice, but it’s…
Coronavirus latest: Does hand sanitiser go out of date?
People have been advised by governments and the World Health Organisation to wash their hands more frequently than usual. It’s also recommended you clean your hands for at least 20 seconds in order to remove any trace of coronavirus and any other microbes. Does hand sanitiser go out of date?…
Infectious disease experts explore feasibility of coronavirus mobile app for instant contact tracing
A team of medical research and bioethics experts at Oxford University are supporting several European governments to explore the feasibility of a coronavirus mobile app for instant contact tracing. If rapidly and widely deployed, the infectious disease experts believe such an app could significantly help to contain the spread of…
Researchers obtain the first complete genomes of the SARS-CoV2 virus in Spain
The genomic analysis has been carried out by the Joint Unit on Infection and Public Health of the University of Valencia and the Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of the Valencian Community Fisabio, the Research Group in Molecular Epidemiology, both led by Fernando González Candelas, Professor…
COVID-19 outbreak in Iran may be much larger than we think
Iran may have significantly more cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) than the 43 that were reported to the public. A brief report published in Annals of Internal Medicine suggests that Iran would need to have approximately 18,300 cases of COVID-19 to export just three cases to countries with low…
How a time of panic buying could yet bring us together
For every headline about panic buying, fighting and even arrests in supermarkets, we see other stories about communities and individuals rallying in support of each other. These interpersonal connections reveal our true humanity, especially in times of crisis. The popular belief is that such times provoke “frenzied selfishness and brutal…
More COVID-19 cases, deaths reported in the rest of world than in China: WHO
Credit: CC0 Public Domain There have now been more COVID-19 cases and deaths in the rest of the world than in China, the World Health Organization said Monday. “More cases and deaths have now been reported in the rest of the world than in China,” WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus…
Disengagement in retirement may be associated with greater cognitive decline
Certain middle-aged and older adults, especially women who tend to disengage from difficult tasks and goals after they retire, may be at greater risk of cognitive decline as they age, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. “This study raises questions about how individual differences in motivation and…
New research on brain structure highlights cells linked to Alzheimer’s and autism
New insights into the architecture of the brain have been revealed by scientists at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, the Wellcome-MRC Cambridge Stem Cell Institute and their collaborators. The researchers discovered that cells in the cerebral cortex of mice, called astrocytes, are more diverse than previously thought, with distinct layers of…
Family member deportation puts Latino adolescents at risk of suicidal thoughts
Latino/a adolescents with a family member who was detained or deported beginning as early as 2017 were at high risk of suicidal thoughts, early alcohol use, and risky behaviors that can lead to school failure and chronic health problems. The findings were published today in JAMA Pediatrics. “Our study offers…