Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers reveals he had coronavirus

The Foxes manager, and his wife, fell ill at the end of March.

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers reveals he had coronavirus

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers has revealed he had coronavirus.

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers reveals he had coronavirus

The Foxes manager, and his wife, fell ill at the end of March.

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers reveals he had coronavirus

The Foxes manager, and his wife, fell ill at the end of March.

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers reveals he had coronavirus

The Foxes manager, and his wife, fell ill at the end of March.

Ex-Celtic boss Rodgers reveals coronavirus battle was ‘like climbing Kilimanjaro’

FORMER Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has compared coronavirus symptoms to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro as he revealed that both he and his wife Susan contracted the virus. The Leicester City boss an…

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers could ‘hardly walk’ whilst battling Coronavirus

Brendan Rodgers has revealed to BBC Sport Leicester that he had the Coronavirus and has since recovered...

'I could hardly walk' - Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers reveals he has recovered from Covid-19

Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed that he and his wife have recovered from Covid-19, as he revealed he 'could hardly walk' as the virus struck him down.

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers has recovered from COVID-19

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed that he's made a full recovery after contract...

Brendan Rodgers reveals coronavirus struggle as former Celtic boss makes Mount Kilimanjaro comparison

The Leicester City manager was diagnosed with Covid-19 in March.

Take 2 for SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch with more storms

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX pressed ahead with its second attempt to launch astronauts for NASA — a historic first for a private company — but more stormy weather threatened more delays.

Take 2 for SpaceX's first astronaut launch with more storms

SpaceX pressed ahead with its second attempt to launch astronauts for NASA -- a historic first for a private company -- but more stormy weather threatened more delays.

Storms threaten more delays as SpaceX prepares for new space attempt

Saturday’s rescheduled departure would be the first time astronauts have been launched from Cape Canaveral since 2011.

Storms threaten more delays as SpaceX prepares for new space attempt

Saturday’s rescheduled departure would be the first time astronauts have been launched from Cape Canaveral since 2011.

Take 2 for SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch with more storms

SpaceX pressed ahead with its second attempt to launch astronauts for NASA—a historic first for a private company—but more stormy weather threatened more delays.

Storms threaten more delays as SpaceX prepares for new space attempt

Saturday’s rescheduled departure would be the first time astronauts have been launched from Cape Canaveral since 2011.

SpaceX, NASA already planning its next astronaut mission following historic launch

SpaceX’s first launch of Crew Dragon with astronauts on board may have to wait a few more days to get off the ground, but that doesn’t mean that the company isn’t already looking forward to the future. Following Demo-2, and if all goes as planned, NASA is expected to certify the Crew Dragon spacecraft for […]

'Elon Musk Is Not A Lunatic': Revisiting The Dawn Of SpaceX

With SpaceX’s historic private launch of astronauts into orbit, here is the first Forbes profile of Elon Musk from 2003, shortly after the company was founded—and five years before the first Tesla rolled off the line.

Scientists recommended face coverings weeks before Government advice

The minutes have been released from 34 Sage meetings.

Scientists recommended face coverings weeks before Government advice

The minutes have been released from 34 Sage meetings.

Scientists recommended face coverings weeks before Government advice

The minutes have been released from 34 Sage meetings.

The learning rites of being right all the time

Recovery, growth and trust are more important than always being right.

The learning rites of being right all the time

Recovery, growth and trust are more important than always being right.

The learning rites of being right all the time

Recovery, growth and trust are more important than always being right.

Duke of Westminster donates £1 million to Covid-19 mental health research

The funds are part of a £10 million donation made by the duke in aid of the Covid-19 response and recovery.

Duke of Westminster donates £1 million to Covid-19 mental health research

The funds are part of a £10 million donation made by the duke in aid of the Covid-19 response and recovery.

Duke of Westminster donates £1 million to Covid-19 mental health research

The funds are part of a £10 million donation made by the duke in aid of the Covid-19 response and recovery.

Scientists raise concern over hydroxychloroquine study

Dozens of scientists have raised concerns over a large-scale study of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine that led to the World Health Organization suspending clinical trials of the anti-viral drugs as a potential treatment for COVID-19. Hydroxychloroquine, normally used to treat arthritis, is one of

Scientists raise concern over hydroxychloroquine study

Dozens of scientists have raised concerns over a large-scale study of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine published in the Lancet that led to the World Health Organization suspending clinical trials of the anti-viral drugs as a potential treatment for COVID-19.

Scientists raise concern over hydroxychloroquine study

Dozens of scientists have raised concerns over a large-scale study of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine published in The Lancet

More than 120 top scientists criticise a series of FLAWS in study that found Trump-backed hydroxychloroquine drug raised the risk of death to Covid-19 patients and halted global trials

More than 120 leading scientists and doctors from around the world, including four from the UK, have penned an open letter to the editor of the Lancet, the journal in which the study is published.

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Allowing people to meet in bubbles ‘could spread coronavirus in population’

It was thought the roadmap to easing the lockdown contained the possibility one household could form a social ‘bubble’.

Allowing people to meet in bubbles ‘could spread coronavirus in population’

It was thought the roadmap to easing the lockdown contained the possibility one household could form a social ‘bubble’.

Allowing people to meet in bubbles ‘could spread coronavirus in population’

It was thought the roadmap to easing the lockdown contained the possibility one household could form a social ‘bubble’.

Researchers develop experimental rapid COVID-19 test using nanoparticle technique

Scientists from the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) developed an experimental diagnostic test for COVID-19 that can visually detect the presence of the virus in 10 minutes. It uses a simple assay containing plasmonic gold nanoparticles to detect a color change when the virus is present. The test does not require the use of any advanced laboratory techniques, such as those commonly used to amplify DNA, for analysis.

Researchers develop experimental rapid COVID-19 test using nanoparticle technique

Scientists from the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) developed an experimental diagnostic test for COVID-19 that can visually detect the presence of the virus in 10 minutes. It uses a ...

Researchers use new technique to develop experimental rapid COVID-19 test

Scientists from the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) developed an experimental diagnostic test for COVID-19 that can visually detect the presence of the virus in 10 minutes.

Researchers develop experimental rapid COVID-19 test using nanoparticle technique

Scientists have developed an experimental diagnostic test for COVID-19 that can visually detect the presence of the virus in 10 minutes. It uses a simple assay containing plasmonic gold nanoparticles to detect a color change when the virus is present.

Sun Pharma gets nod for drug trial in COVID-19 patients

DCGI approves testing of pancreatitis drug Nafamostat

Sun Pharma To Test Pancreatitis Drug In COVID-19 Patients

The company joins other drugmakers Glenmark and Strides Pharma Science that are conducting trials in India for potential drugs for COVID-19.

COVID-19 in India: DCGI allows clinical trials of Sun Pharma’s Nafamostat

Sun Pharma to conduct clinical trial of pancreatitis drug in COVID-19 patients

Shares of Sun Pharma rose 5 percent intraday on Friday after receiving approval from the Indian drug regulator for clinical trial of its drug on COVID-19 patients.

Sun Pharma to test pancreatitis drug in Covid-19 patients in India

Sun Pharma it has initiated manufacturing of the active pharmaceutical ingredient and the finished product of the drug using technology from its unit, Pola Pharma Japan.

Sun Pharma to test two drugs for treatment of Covid-19, stock up 3.5%

At present there are three clinical trials underway to test nafamostat in Covid19 patients around the world

Coronavirus: Sun Pharma to test pancreatitis drug in COVID-19 patients in India

Sun Pharma said the pancreatitis drug, nafamostat mesilate, has been identified as a potential candidate for COVID-19 patients by scientists at University of Tokyo and Leibniz Institute for Primate Research, Germany

Sun Pharma gains 5% on DGCI nod to initiate clinical trial of drug on COVID-19 patients

Nafamostat is approved in Japan for improvement of acute symptoms of pancreatitis and treatment of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC).

Sun Pharma to test pancreatitis drug in COVID-19 patients in India

Sun Pharma said the pancreatitis drug, nafamostat mesilate, has been "identified as a potential candidate for COVID-19 patients by scientists at University of Tokyo and Leibniz Institute for Primate Research, Germany".

Sun Pharma gets DCGI nod to start clinical trial of Nafamostat drug in COVID-19 patients

Three clinical trials are undergoing to test Nafamostat in Covid-19 patients; these trials are being led by the University of Tokyo Hospital, Japan; Gyeongsang National University Hospital (South Korea); and a collaborative trial by University Hospital, Italy, University of Zurich, Switzerland and Yokohoma City University, Japan

Covid-19: Sun Pharma gets approval for clinical trial of Nafamostat

Covid-19: Nafamostat was found to be the most potent drug and was able to inhibit virus entry at very low concentrations, consistent with findings from Japan and German labs.

Blood cancer and pancreatic disease drugs to be tested on Covid-19 patients

The trial for camostat will start on Friday while the trial for ruxolitinib is set to begin next week.

Blood cancer and pancreatic disease drugs to be tested on Covid-19 patients

The trial for camostat will start on Friday while the trial for ruxolitinib is set to begin next week.

Blood cancer and pancreatic disease drugs to be tested on Covid-19 patients

The trial for camostat will start on Friday while the trial for ruxolitinib is set to begin next week.

Hydroxychloroquine combination risky for cancer patients with COVID-19: Study

The preliminary results suggest doctors may want to refrain from prescribing the decades-old malaria treatment hydroxychloroquine with the antibiotic azithromycin for these patients until more study is done, researchers said.

Hydroxychloroquine worsens odds for cancer patients with COVID-19

As the evidence piles up that a malaria drug touted as a possible coronavirus treatment by President Donald Trump may instead harm patients, a new study shows the same might hold true for cancer patients with COVID-19.

Roche/Gilead tag team fights COVID-19 with Actemra/remdesivir

Roche and Gilead Sciences are joining forcers to fight COVID-19 with a 450-patient trial that will combine two drugs already being tested against coronavirus as monotherapies.

Trastuzumab combined with trimodality treatment does not improve outcomes for patients

Results of the NRG Oncology clinical trial RTOG 1010 indicated that the addition of the monoclonal antibody trastuzumab to neoadjuvant trimodality treatment did not improve disease-free survival (DFS) outcomes for patient with HER2 overexpressing local and locally advanced esophageal adenocarcinoma.

Late-Stage Study Combines an Antiviral with Immune Modulator For Treating COVID-19 Patients

Actemra, RoActemra, and Remdesivir treatment study launched

Hydroxychloroquine combination risky for cancer patients with COVID-19: Study

Cancer patients with COVID-19 who were treated with a drug combination promoted by U.S. President Donald Trump to counter the coronavirus were ...

Combination therapy does not show superior efficacy in newly diagnosed myeloma

The combination of carfilzomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone (KRd) did not show superior efficacy in patients with newly diagnosed myeloma absent a high-risk disease prognosis, compared with the standard of care--bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone (VRd).

EU governments ban malaria drug for COVID-19, trial paused as safety fears grow

PARIS/LONDON/MILAN, May 27 (Reuters) - European governments moved on Wednesday to halt the use of anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 patients, and a second global trial was suspended, further blows to hopes for a treatment promoted by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Roche, Gilead to test drug cocktail against severe Covid-19

Roche said in a statement that it had joined forces with Gilead for a global phase III clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of using tocilizumab combined with remdesivir in hospitalised patients with severe Covid-19 pneumonia.

FALSE: Malunggay and kamias tea cure for COVID-19

While some home remedies may alleviate symptoms of COVID-19, WHO says there is still no registered cure for the disease as of May 29

Hydroxychloroquine prescriptions surged 2,000% after Trump promoted drug

Prescriptions for the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine jumped almost 2,000% during the week in March when President Trump promoted it to treat COVID-19.

Prescriptions for anti-malarial drugs rose 2,000% after Trump support

A new study finds that prescriptions rose sharply for two anti-malarial drugs that President Donald Trump claimed could help prevent or treat COVID-19.

Trade union wants all slaughterhouse workers tested for coronavirus

The around 33 thousand people who work in the Netherlands' meat processing industry must all be tested for the coronavirus, according to trade union FNV. A recent coronavirus outbreak at a

Combined cediranib and olaparib presents similar activity to standard of care treatment

Results of the NRG Oncology phase III clinical trial NRG-GY004 indicated that the addition of the investigational agent cediranib to olaparib and standard platinum-based chemotherapy did not improve progression-free survival (PFS) outcomes for women with platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer;, however, activity between the treatments were similar in patients.

Chief Medical Officer backs voluntary use of face masks on public transport

Brendan Murphy has backed the voluntary use of face masks as a new study shows they can reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 when people are asymptomatic.

Chief Medical Officer backs voluntary use of face masks on public transport

Brendan Murphy has backed the voluntary use of face masks as a new study shows they can reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 when people are asymptomatic.

Chief Medical Officer backs voluntary use of face masks on public transport

Brendan Murphy has backed the voluntary use of face masks as a new study shows they can reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 when people are asymptomatic.

Face masks essential in combating asymptomatic spread of SARS-CoV-2 aerosols and droplets

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) occurs through the transmission of droplets and aerosols from infected people through speaking, breathing, coughing, and sneezing. Wearing masks can reduce the airborne transmission of the novel coronavirus, a new study finds. The research is published in the journal Science.

If we must have a pay freeze, spare front-line jobs dominated by underpaid women

Any halt to pubic sector pay rises in NSW needs to be short-lived, and the way to recovery must account for the glaring gender pay gap.

If we must have a pay freeze, spare front-line jobs dominated by underpaid women

Any halt to pubic sector pay rises in NSW needs to be short-lived, and the way to recovery must account for the glaring gender pay gap.

If we must have a pay freeze, spare front-line jobs dominated by underpaid women

Any halt to pubic sector pay rises in NSW needs to be short-lived, and the way to recovery must account for the glaring gender pay gap.

As Australia opens back up for businesses, jobseekers are once again searching for roles in hospitality and other hard-hit sectors

The Australian job market has just undergone what will go down as its strangest few months on record, as businesses begin reopening their doors.

Chief Minister KCR inaugurates Kondapochamma Sagar

Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao has inaugurated the 15 TMC Kondapochamma Sagar reservoir by switching on pumps

KCR commissions another component of Kaleshwaram, water flows into Kondapochamma Sagar

In a major boost to the agriculture sector in the dry tracts of Telangana, Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao today inaugurated the 15-TMC Kondapochamma Sagar reservoir in Siddipet district.He switch

KCR hints at ‘surprise’ package for farmers

Telangana CM inaugurates Kondapochammasagar, the 10th lift reservoir in the Kaleshwaram project

KCR hints at ‘surprise’ package for Telangana

CM inaugurates Kondapochammasagar, the 10th lift reservoir in the Kaleshwaram project

MEIL builds 15 pump houses in Kaleshwaram project

With inauguration of Markook pump house on Friday, 9 pump houses with total 3,767 MW capacity have been operationalised

KCR dedicates Kondapochammasagar to Telangana people

Reservoir will serve over 2.85 lakh acres ayacut in nine Assembly constituencies

Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao inaugurates Konda Pochamma Sagar reservoir; project will irrigate 2.85 lakh acres land, provide drinking water to Hyderabad

Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Friday inaugurated the Konda Pochamma Sagar reservoir in Siddipet district, part of the state government's flagship Kaleswaram project across the Godavari river

‘Chandi Homam’ begins before release of Godavari water into Kondapochamma

With Vedic rituals beginning at the Kondapochama Temple during the wee hours of Friday, the countdown for releasing of Godavari water from Markook Pump House into Kondapochamma Sagar Reservoir has begun.

Chief Minister KCR arrives at Kondapochamma, participates in Homam

Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao along with his wife arrived at the Kondapochamma temple at 7.45 am and took part

Govt. notifies fee structure for PG medical and dental courses

Quota rule will be followed in admissions: regulatory panel chief

Brendan Rodgers confirms he had coronavirus but has now recovered

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers revealed that both he and his wife Susan contracted COVID-19, and likened the virus' symptoms to climbing Mount Kilamanjaro

Brendan Rodgers: Leicester manager had coronavirus but now recovered

Brendan Rodgers has revealed that he had coronavirus shortly after the Premier League season was suspended.

Brendan Rodgers says he was ‘really knocked’ by coronavirus

Leicester manager and his wife felt the effects of virus for three weeks before recovering

Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers reveals he had coronavirus as ex-Swansea City, Liverpool and Celtic manager opens up on his suffering

Rodgers has spoken about the symptoms he experienced after testing positive for Covid-19

Brendan Rodgers: Leicester City manager says he had coronavirus

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers says he "had no strength" after contracting the coronavirus in March.

Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers reveals he had coronavirus

The Foxes manager, and his wife, fell ill at the end of March.

Brendan Rodgers: Leicester manager confirms he had coronavirus but has recovered

The Premier League will now heave a sigh of relief after Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers disclosed he earlier contracted the dreaded coronavirus, but ful

As 50 at AIIMS test positive for COVID-19 in 48 hours, doctors complain about poor quality of 'N95 masks, PPEs'

Covid-19: ‘Not worried about virus, but government apathy,’ say AIIMS healthcare workers

Over 206 healthcare workers have tested positive at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi.

AIIMS reports 62 fresh COVID-19 cases in 3 days

‘205 staffers have tested positive for virus since March 15’

Not worried about coronavirus but govt apathy: AIIMS heathcare staff

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi is witnessing more and more HCWs (health care workers) falling prey to the virus.At India's premier medical institute around 195 HCWs...

COVID-19 infects 206 healthcare workers at AIIMS-Delhi

AIIMS is planning to restore limited OPD and non-emergency services in a phased manner for which the talks are on with all departments, said a doctor.

18 flyers who flew in last 3 days test positive for Covid-19, say airlines

India News: NEW DELHI: At least 18 flyers who flew on different domestic routes of two airlines in the last three days have tested positive for coronavirus, airli.

SAI officials test negative

Seven Sports Authority of India’s Bengaluru campus officials, who had come in contact with the cook who tested positive for the novel coronavirus early this month, have tested negative for the virus.

Assam rights panel issues notice on assault of doctor

Police had allegedly thrashed the doctor and two health workers for not wearing mask

NGO screens 20,000 in slums despite doctor, workers testing positive

Three batches of healthcare workers from Niramay Seva Foundation are assisting the BMC in Andheri West and Versova

NGO screens 20,000 in slums despite doctor, workers testing positive

Three batches of healthcare workers from Niramay Seva Foundation are assisting the BMC in Andheri West and Versova

Anesthesia's effect on consciousness solved, settling century-old scientific debate

How does general anesthesia cause loss of consciousness? Despite its 175-year-history of use by the U.S. medical system, science has been unable to definitively answer that question, until now. The lipid-based answer could open other brain mysteries.

Anesthesia's effect on consciousness solved, settling century-old scientific debate

How does general anesthesia cause loss of consciousness? Despite its 175-year-history of use by the U.S. medical system, science has been unable to definitively answer that question, until now. The lipid-based answer could open other brain mysteries.

Missing man believed to be in Nanaimo: RCMP

Nanaimo RCMP are looking for 45-year-old Kevin Golze, who was reported missing Tuesday and is believed to be in Nanaimo. Based on information provided by the Bowen Island RCMP, there are concerns. . .

Missing man believed to be Nanaimo: RCMP

Nanaimo RCMP are looking for 45-year-old Kevin Golze, who was reported missing Tuesday and is believed to be in Nanaimo. Based on information provided by the Bowen Island RCMP, there are concerns. . .

Rose Leslie to appear in The Show Must Go Online mental health fundraiser

The performances will be live-streamed on YouTube.

Rose Leslie to appear in The Show Must Go Online mental health fundraiser

The performances will be live-streamed on YouTube.

A Brief History of Workplace Design and Where it Might be Headed Next

How workplaces have evolved over the last 50 years and how they might evolve after COVID-19

A Brief History of Workplace Design and Where it Might be Headed Next

How workplaces have evolved over the last 50 years and how they might evolve after COVID-19

How to have a socially distanced barbecue – expert’s view

Behavioural neuroscientist Professor Patricia Riddell urged people to consider their guest list carefully.

How to have a socially distanced barbecue – expert’s view

Behavioural neuroscientist Professor Patricia Riddell urged people to consider their guest list carefully.

Wildlife managers use pup fostering to boost wolf genetics

A record number of captive-born wolf pups has been placed into the wild as part of an effort by federal and state wildlife managers to boost the genetic diversity among Mexican gray wolves in the Sout

Wildlife managers use pup fostering to boost wolf genetics

A record number of captive-born wolf pups has been placed into the wild as part of an effort by federal and state wildlife managers to boost the genetic diversity among Mexican gray wolves in the Southwestern ...

Australia cricket faces further cost-cutting despite improved outlook

Australian cricket faces another round of cost-cutting to shore up finances hit by the coronavirus shutdown and no part of the game will be immune, board chief Kevin Roberts said on Friday. Cricket

Australia faces further cost-cutting despite improved outlook

Australian cricket faces another round of cost-cutting to shore up finances hit by the coronavirus shutdown and no part of the game will be ...

What’s the risk of catching coronavirus from a surface?

Fears about catching the coronavirus from contaminated surfaces have prompted many of us to spend the past few months wiping down groceries, leaving packages unopened and stressing about touching elevator buttons.

What's the Risk of Catching Coronavirus From a Surface?

Fears about catching the coronavirus from contaminated surfaces have prompted many of us to spend the past few months wiping down groceries, leaving packages unopened and stressing about touching elevator buttons.But what's the real risk of catching COVID-19 from a germy surface or object?The question

What's the risk of catching coronavirus from a surface?

“Based on data from lab studies on Covid-19 and what we know about similar respiratory diseases, it may be possible that a person can get Covid-19 by

Burundi first lady hospitalised in Nairobi: government sources

Burundi's first lady was in hospital in Nairobi on Friday, after being flown in on a late-night medical flight, according to sources at the airport and in the presidency. First lady Denise Bucumi was flown out of Burundi on a Pilatus plane by the AMREF air ambulance service, according to a source

Burundi First Lady hospitalised in Nairobi

Nairobi, Kenya | AFP | Burundi’s first lady was in hospital in Nairobi on Friday, after being flown in on a late-night medical flight, according to sources at the airport and in the presidency. First lady Denise Bucumi was flown out of Burundi on a Pilatus plane by the AMREF air ambulance service, according to a source at the Melchior …

German virus ‘guru’ in crosshairs of lockdown critics

BERLIN, May 29 — One of Germany’s top virologists has become a hate figure for conspiracy theorists and the anti-lockdown movement, leading to an ugly spat with the country’s top-selling newspaper and exposing a growing rift over scientists’ role in fighting the pandemic. Christian Drosten,...

German virus 'guru' in crosshairs of lockdown critics

One of Germany's top virologists has become a hate figure for conspiracy theorists and the anti-lockdown movement, leading to an ugly spat with the country's top-selling newspaper and exposing a growing rift over scientists' role in fighting the pandem...

The Witcher Series passes major sales milestone, shipping over 50 million copies

You can’t keep a good witcher down, especially when they have an ultra successful Netflix series to help punt the games.

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New support line for patients during lockdown

A West Midland healthcare company has redeployed some of its staff to operate a free telephone support lines for vulnerable people suffering from loneliness during the lockdown.

New support line for patients during lockdown

A West Midland healthcare company has redeployed some of its staff to operate a free telephone support lines for vulnerable people suffering from loneliness during the lockdown.

FDA finds contamination in several brands of diabetes drug

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health regulators are telling five drugmakers to recall their versions of a widely used diabetes medication after laboratory tests found elevated...

FDA finds contamination in several brands of diabetes drug

WASHINGTON - U.S. health regulators are telling five drugmakers to recall their versions of a widely used diabetes medication after laboratory tests found e

Five drug companies told to recall diabetes medication amid cancer fears

Five US pharmaceutical companies have been told to recall their versions of a type of diabetes medication after tests found worrying levels of a chemical linked to cancer.Several batches of metformin, which is widely used to reduce excess blood sugar in type 2 diabetes patients, tested positive for unsafe

Regulator Asks 5 Firms To Recall Diabetes Drug Over Carcinogen Concerns

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Thursday it has recommended five pharmaceutical firms to voluntarily recall their diabetes drug metformin after the agency found high levels of a possible cancer-causing impurity in some versions of the medication.

Shropshire Star comment: Ethical dilemma facing public

Those seeking to find an effective vaccine which could lift us out of the coronavirus nightmare face an ethical dilemma which goes back to the very dawn of vaccination.

Express & Star comment: Ethical dilemma facing public

Those seeking to find an effective vaccine which could lift us out of the coronavirus nightmare face an ethical dilemma which goes back to the very dawn of vaccination.

德國 230 奈米 UV LED 進入測試階段，世界首款 UV 透明口罩問世

UV LED 產品研發領域又宣告新突破進展。其一是德國研究所和柏林工業大學研發不會傷害人體肌膚的遠紫外線 LED，目前已在醫療單位測試；其二是美國廠商 Redcliffe Medical 開發出透明 UV 口罩，可持續使用長達一個月。 德國遠紫外線 UVC LED 醫療單位測試中 德國研...

A rising tide of marine disease? How parasites respond to a warming world

A recent study explores the ways parasitism will respond to climate change, providing researchers new insights into disease transmission.

A rising tide of marine disease? How parasites respond to a warming world

A recent study from the University of Washington explores the ways parasitism will respond to climate change, providing researchers new insights into disease transmission. The paper was published May 18 in the journal Trends in Ecology and Evolution.

A rising tide of marine disease? How parasites respond to a warming world

Warming events are increasing in magnitude and severity, threatening many ecosystems worldwide. As the global temperatures continue to climb, it also raises uncertainties as to the relationship, prevalence, ...

Coronavirus | ICMR-NIN to take up rapid survey for COVID-19 in twin cities hotspots

The NIN director said this programme is being taken up in five containment zones or hotspot clusters selected randomly.

ICMR-NIN to conduct rapid Covid survey in Hyderabad

The National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) will conduct a rapid survey

ICMR-NIN to study community transmission tendencies in city

Rapid survey will be done in five containment areas from today: NIN director

ESPRESSO confirms the presence of an Earth around the nearest star

The existence of a planet the size of Earth around the closest star in the solar system, Proxima Centauri, has been confirmed by an international team of scientists including researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE). The results, which you can read all about in the journal Astronomy and Astrophysics, reveal that the planet in question, Proxima b, has a mass of 1.17 earth masses and is located in the habitable zone of its star, which it orbits in 11.2 days.

Astronomers Confirm The Earth-Sized Planet at Proxima Centauri Is Definitely There

Using state-of-the-art astronomical instruments, an international team of researchers has confirmed the existence of Proxima b, an Earth-like planet that's orbiting the closest star to our Solar System, Proxima Centauri.

There is 'an Earth' around our nearest star, scientists confirm

A planet the size of Earth has been confirmed around the closest star in our solar system, Proxima Centauri, by an international team of scientists. The planet, called ‘Proxima b’, has a mass of 1.17

Astronomers predict bombardment from asteroids and comets in other planetary system

The planetary system around star HR8799 is remarkably similar to our solar system. It has four gas giants in between two asteroid belts. A research team led by RuG and SRON used this similarity to model ...

Lifting the lockdown will help tackle the Covid crisis better

It will allow Covid cases to be reported, identified, isolated and treated better. Also, patients with other ailments will get more attention

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People more likely to accept nudges if they know how they work and how effective they are

The more people know about when and why behavioural interventions are being used and their effectiveness, the more likely they are to accept their use to change their behaviour.

People more likely to accept nudges if they know how they work and how effective they are

The more people know about when and why behavioral interventions are being used and their effectiveness, the more likely they are to accept their use to change their behavior, according to recent research ...

1,437 new coronavirus cases in Mumbai, 38 deaths

A BMC release said that the number of recovered patients also increased to 16,008 with 715 COVID-19 patients being discharged from various hospitals during the day. 832 new suspected patients were admittedto various hospitals in the city in the past 24 hours, it added.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra: Taking 4th Place Globally, Mumbai COVID-19 Cases Rise by 1,437 on Friday

A BMC release said that the number of recovered patients also increased to 16,008 with 715 COVID-19 patients being discharged from various hospitals during the day.

Coronavirus in Mumbai: Forget 10,000 beds, BMC yet to meet target of 1,500 at SevenHills Hospital

Coronavirus: 99% of Mumbai's ICU beds are occupied, says civic body

Seventy-two per cent of 373 ventilators in the city were in use

Chemical signatures of cannabis, frankincense found on Iron Age altars in Israel

May 29 (UPI) -- Two Iron Age altars found inside an ancient shrine in Israel once held cannabis and frankincense, according to chemical analysis of the artifacts.

New research reveals Cannabis and Frankincense at the Judahite Shrine of Biblical Arad

Analysis of the material on two Iron Age altars discovered at the entrance to the "holy of holies" of a shrine at Tel Arad in the Beer-sheba Valley, Israel, were found to contain Cannabis and Frankincense, ...

Cannabis And Frankincense Discovered At Ancient "Holy Of Holies" Altar

Resting atop two limestone altars located at the entrance of Israel’s “holy of holies” shrine are the black residual remains of cannabis and frankincense,

Israeli Scientists Find Traces of Cannabis and Frankincense on 2,700-Year-Old Altars

Israeli researchers have analyzed organic residues from two altars of the 8th century BC shrine at the Biblical fortress of Arad and found that one of them contained frankincense that was mixed with animal fat for evaporation; on the other altar, cannabis substance was mixed with animal dung to enable its mild heating.

Pharma chiefs say coronavirus vaccine could be ready this year, but challenges 'daunting'

Pharmaceutical company executives say one or several COVID-19 vaccines could begin rolling out before 2021, but warned the challenges would be 'daunting' as it was estimated that 15 billion doses would be needed to halt the pandemic.

Pharma chiefs see coronavirus vaccine by year-end, but challenges 'daunting'

LONDON, May 29 — Pharmaceutical company executives said yesterday that one or several Covid-19 vaccines could begin rolling out before 2021, but warned the challenges would be “daunting” as it was estimated that 15 billion doses would be needed to halt the pandemic. Well over 100 labs around...

Coronavirus: Tebas wants 2020-21 to start on September 12 as LaLiga chief warns of €700m losses

LaLiga president Javier Tebas wants the 2020-21 season to start on September 12 and has warned clubs...

Japan air force pilots fly over Tokyo to salute medical workers

TOKYO (Reuters) - The Japanese air force’s aerobatic demonstration squadron, Blue Impulse, flew over central Tokyo on Friday in a salute to medical workers on the frontline against the coronavirus pandemic.

Blue Impulse jets fly over Tokyo to salute medical workers

The Japan Air Self Defense Force's aerobatic demonstration squadron, Blue Impulse, flew over central Tokyo on Friday in a salute to medical workers on the frontline against the coronavirus pandemic. As a team of six T-4 training jets streaked across a clear blue sky shortly after noon, doctors and nurses…

Blue Impulse flies over Tokyo to thank medical staff in coronavirus battle

During a roughly 20-minute show, the jets circled the capital's downtown areas twice, tracing a figure eight.

Solar probe to pass through comet's tail for 'bonus science'

The European Space Agency says its Solar Orbiter will unexpectedly pass through the tail of a comet in the coming days.

Solar probe to pass through comet's tail for 'bonus science'

The European Space Agency said Friday that its Solar Orbiter probe will pass through the tail of a comet in the coming days and scientists plan to switch on its instruments early to conduct some 'bonus science.'

Solar Orbiter to pass through the tails of Comet ATLAS

ESA's Solar Orbiter will cross through the tails of Comet ATLAS during the next few days. Although the recently launched spacecraft was not due to be taking science data at this time, mission experts ...

Fish kill in Kommaghatta lake again

Residents have made several requests to civic agencies to clean or rejuvenate the lake

ഉത്തര്‍പ്രദേശിലെത്തിയ ട്രെയിന്റെ ശുചിമുറിയില്‍ കുടിയേറ്റ തൊഴിലാളിയുടെ മൃതദേഹം; ദിവസങ്ങളുടെ പഴക്കം

Migrant Worker's Body Found In Train Toilet

Two cured in Kozhikode, one more tests positive

Two persons from Kozhikode district, who had been undergoing treatment for COVID-19 at the Government General Hospital, Kannur, were cured of the infection on Friday, while one more was tested positiv

One death in Alappuzha

3 from Gulf test positive

7 in Kannur, 4 in Kasaragod test positive

The arrival of expatriates from other States has led to the spiralling of COVID-19 cases in Kannur. On Friday, seven more persons tested positive for SARS-CoV-2. According to District Collector T.V. S

88-year-old Qatari man cured of COVID-19; family hails the care given at HMGH

An 88-year-old Qatari man, believed to be the oldest patient to recover from COVID-19 in Qatar, has been discharged from hospital, earlier this week. He has spent 11 days at Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Hazm Mebaireek General Hospital (HMGH) and discharged after recovering.

Tributes pour in for late Shahine Robinson

Tributes are pouring in for late Labour and Social Security Minister Shahine Robinson who died today. Robinson passed away after ailing with cancer for some time. READ: Labour and Social Security Minister Shahine Robinson has died...

Labour and Social Security Minister Shahine Robinson has died

Labour and Social Security Minister Shahine Robinson has died after ailing with cancer for some time.

Minister Shahine Robinson fighting cancer

MINISTER of Labour and Social Security Shahine Robinson is seriously ill, a Jamaica Obser...

How Are You Co-Creating The “New Normal” In Your Workplace?

With only 21.6% of workers feeling positive about returning to the workplaces post COVID-19 how you can help people feel more engaged, energized and productive?

How Are You Co-Creating The “New Normal” In Your Workplace?

4 Questions To Guide You

Empaths, Listen Up: 7 Ways To Make Your Home Feel Calm Amid The Chaos

Remember: You can retreat and recover in almost any space.

After multiple deaths on Shramik trains, Railways asks people with co-morbidities to avoid commute

After deaths of migrant labourers were reported on the special Shramik trains over the past few days, the Ministry of Railways on Friday issued an advisory asking people with co-morbidities to avoid travelling through the trains, unless necessary.

People with serious ailments, pregnant women must avoid travelling on Shramik Special trains: Piyush Goyal

Recent cases of deaths on trains were due to pre-existing medical conditions, says the Railways Minister

Railways asks people with health conditions to avoid Shramik trains

Railways asks people with health conditions to avoid Shramik trains. At least nine passengers were reported dead on May 27 over a span of 48 hours on board the migrant trains, with the railways stating that all of them had health conditions.

Top news of the day: India’s coronavirus death toll overtakes China's; those with serious ailments, pregnant women told to avoid Shramik Specials, and more

The major news headlines of the day, and more.

Coronavirus may never go away even after a vaccine is developed: Report

Currently, there are already four endemic coronaviruses that circulate continuously, causing the common cold, and many experts think this virus will become the fifth

The First Covid-19 Case In The US Did Not Spark The Wider Outbreak, New Analysis Suggests

The first case of Covid-19 in the US might not have been the infection that sparked the outbreak that followed, according to a new analysis. Instead, resea

Does stress promote posting misinformation?

What does current research suggest about why such misinformation is spread, and what can be done to stop it?

Cold symptoms that people normally 'shrug off' make mild cases of COVID-19 hard to detect: Experts

SINGAPORE: Some patients with mild COVID-19 symptoms may have only had a slight fever, according to preliminary findings from a local study, which ...

A study explains why coffee is good for digestive disorders

Dietary fibre and polyohenols found in coffee can support the health growth of microflora populations.

Here’s how coffee is good for your digestion

A new report reviews the latest research into coffee's effect on digestion, and indicates a potential protective effect against gallstones

Drink Coffee to Cut Risk of Digestive Disorders Like Gallstone

Read on to know how coffee helps in reducing risk of developing digestive disorders.

In a technology-reliant time, researcher studies why people with disabilities are less likely to use technology

In a time when people are self-isolating due to COVID-19 restrictions, technology allows people to work from home through Zoom and to chat with friends and family through social media. This is not so ...

Doctor's Note: Does a high viral load make coronavirus worse?

According to a study from the Royal College of Physicians in the United Kingdom, one-fifth of hospital doctors are off work sick or in quarantine due to COVID-19.

Carmageddon awaits unless work from home continues

With social distancing likely to be the norm over the next two years, the notion of sardine-packing residents into trains, buses and trams is obviously no longer viable if Australia is to contain outbreaks of COVID-19.

Op-ed: Covid-19 and patient safety

Sosena Kebede, MD, MPH “The physician must … have two special objects in view with regard to disease, namely, to do good or to do no harm” (Adopted from Hippocratic corpus- a collection of medical works associated with Hippocrates and his teaching) Addis Abeba, May 29/2020 – This simple statement that describes ...

Using brain imaging to demonstrate weaker neural suppression for those with autism

A new study shows the differences in visual motion perception in autism spectrum disorder are accompanied by weaker neural suppression in the visual cortex of the brain.

Using brain imaging to demonstrate weaker neural suppression for those with autism

A University of Minnesota Medical School researcher recently published an article in Nature Communications that shows the differences in visual motion perception in autism spectrum disorder are accompanied by weaker neural suppression in the visual cortex of the brain.

Kottayam reports its first COVID-19 death

The 65-year-old man arrived from Dubai on May 11

One more COVID-19 death in Kottayam; Kerala’s toll climbs to 8

The deceased is a Thiruvalla native who was employed in Sharjah.

How comorbidities affect SARS-CoV-2 viral entry

Almost from the start of the current COVID-19 pandemic, it has become clear that individuals suffering from other medical conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and lung disease are far more likely to contract the infection and to have a poorer outcome.

Researchers review all clinical and research findings related to COVID-19

Due to the devastating worldwide impact of COVID-19, the illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, there has been unprecedented efforts by clinicians and researchers from around the world to quickly develop safe and effective treatments and vaccines.

A ‘Dementia Gene’ Doubles Your Risk Of Severe COVID-19

Medical researchers have found that people who carry a genetic variant associated with dementia are twice as likely to suffer from coronavirus.

Coronavirus claims the lives of five more doctors

Two doctors from Lahore and one from Gujranwala, Peshawar and Faisalabad each have lost their lives

Lovi and Zanjjoe lose and find each other in ‘Malaya’

Lovi Poe and Zanjoe Marudo grapple with the choice to abandon or realize a once-in-a-lifetime love in the movie Malaya, another dreamy romance from Glorious director Concepcion Macatuno, now streaming on iWant and TFC.tv.

Targeted therapy tepotinib for non-small cell lung cancer with MET exon 14 skipping mutation shows durable response

Patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and the MET exon 14 (METex14) skipping mutation had a 46.5% objective response rate to the targeted therapy drug tepotinib, as shown in a study published today in the New England Journal of Medicine and presented at the 2020 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting ASCO20 Virtual Meeting (Abstract 9556 - Poster 322) by researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Targeted therapy pralsetinib achieves high response rates in advanced cancers with RET gene fusions

The targeted therapy pralsetinib appears to have high response rates and durable activity in patients with a broad variety of tumors harboring RET gene fusions, according to results from the international Phase I/II ARROW trial, led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Research finds delayed treatment for ischemic stroke patients during COVID-19 pandemic

New research published today in the Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery shows ischemic stroke patients are arriving to hospitals and treatment centers an average of 160 minutes later during the COVID-19 pandemic, as compared with a similar timeframe in 2019.

Researchers create active material out of microscopic spinning particles

At the atomic level, a glass of water and a spoonful of crystalline salt couldn't look more different. Water atoms move around freely and randomly, while salt crystals are locked in place in a lattice. ...

Active material created out of microscopic spinning particles

Researchers have created a new kind of self-healing active material out of 'microspinners,' which self-assemble under a magnetic field to form a lattice.

Researchers find mathematical structure in biological complexity

What is and is not possible for natural evolution may be explained using models and calculations from theoretical physics, say researchers in Japan.

Limits on evolution revealed by statistical physics

What is and is not possible for natural evolution may be explained using models and calculations from theoretical physics, say researchers in Japan. To explain this the limits of evolution, researchers simplified the natural world to fit idealized physics models and searched for any mathematical structure within biological complexity.

Less worry may mean more COVID-19 risk for older men

Older men may be at higher risk of getting COVID-19 because they worry less than older women or young people about infection or death from the disease.

Pandemic Voting

The League of Women Voters sued Alabama in Montgomery County Court for better access to mail-in voting during the Covid-19 pandemic.

School dormitories to be used as isolation/treatment centres

The Federal Government on Thursday hinted that hotels and schools will be considered for use as isolation and treatment centres for COVID-19 patient ...

Fed Govt to appoint CSO to monitor recovered $311.79m Abacha loot

The Federal Government  on Thursday began the process of appointing a civil society’s representative into a committee that will monitor ...

Fed Govt: many Nigerians dying of common ailments

Many Nigerians are dying of common ailments because hospitals refuse to attend to people as a result of COVID-19 fear, the government lamented ..

Glimmer in Covid surge: Less than 5% of all patients require critical care

Of the total 83,004 active cases on May 27, less than 3500 needed any kind of intervention -- oxygen therapy, ICU or ventilators.

1,018 patients discharged as MOH tweaks criteria; 373 cases yesterday

A total of 1,018 Covid-19 patients were discharged yesterday, after the Ministry of Health (MOH) announced a change in its discharge criteria. All patients assessed to be clinically well and no longer infectious by day 21 of their illness will be sent home without having to...

In battle against COVID-19, India faces new challenges

In battle against COVID-19, India faces new challenges. The pandemic is set to become even more challenging, with migrant workers returning home, relaxations in lockdown rules, and the approaching monsoon. However, states are looking at community participation to ramp up testing and home treatment of patients

Film production and exhibition will dramatically change post Covid: Mani Ratnam

Ace film maker Mani Ratnam on Thursday said that the film production and exhibition business will see a dramatic change in the post-Covid world.“The film industry has witnessed changes in earlier days

Stars will have to reduce their price: Mani Ratnam on films and filmmaking in a post-COVID world

In a webinar session, the veteran filmmaker spoke about the various challenges posed by the pandemic with regard to the craft of filmmaking

Hollie Fowler's multiple sclerosis diagnosis changed her life in more ways than one

Saturday is World Multiple Sclerosis Day to raise awareness of the incurable disease and spread the message of the need for self care

Irrawaddy Dolphin population triples in Odisha’s Chilika Lake! Here’s IIT Madras’ dredging methodology brought Dolphins back

The searchers conducted geotechnical, hydraulic and satellite imagery studies and developed a dredging methodology with minimum impact on the lake ecosystem.

IIT Project Helps Increase Dolphin Population In Odisha's Chilika Lake

A research project by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has helped Odisha's Chilika lake, Asia's largest brackish water body, in tripling the population of the Irrawaddy dolphins.

Alnylam's NDA Accepted, And Other News: The Good, Bad And Ugly Of Biopharma

Alnylam's Lumasiran NDA has been accepted. Argenx reports positive data from Efgartigimod trial. Co-Diagnostics discusses its coronavirus test kit.

Aurinia Files NDA, And Other News: The Good, Bad And Ugly Of Biopharma

Aurinia filed an NDA for voclosporin. The FDA accepts a refiled application from Kala Pharma. Syndax reports disappointing results.

Taking a deep look into animals

Advances in neuroscience research and microscopy: a collaborative project driven by researchers of the Max Perutz Labs Vienna, a joint venture of the University of Vienna and the Medical University of ...

Taking a deep look into animals

Advances in neuroscience research and microscopy: a new technique makes it possible to clear a wide variety of different animals, making them transparent and allowing researchers to look deep into their organs and nervous systems.

Why WHO suspended chloroquine clinical trial for COVID-19 treatment

Dozens of scientists have raised concerns over a large-scale study of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine published in the Lancet.

Coronapod: The divisive hydroxychloroquine study that's triggering mass confusion

Hear the latest science from the coronavirus pandemic

Safety fears over drug hyped to treat the coronavirus spark global confusion

A study that suggested using hydroxychloroquine — a malaria drug — to treat people with COVID-19 could be dangerous has slowed clinical trials, but the study itself has also been questioned.

Antigen tests for COVID-19 are fast and easy – and could solve the coronavirus testing problem despite being somewhat inaccurate

An antigen test was given emergency use authorization by the FDA in early May. A biochemist explains how COVID-19 antigen tests work.

State could see $16 million in coronavirus costs through September, panel told

Health insurance claims for 47,000 state employees stemming from COVID-19 illness could cost the state more than $16 million through September depending on how extensively stay-at-home guidance and...

Experts issue new guidance to improve stroke care amid COVID-19

Top stroke experts have issued new guidance to ensure stroke patients receive safe, timely care while preventing the transmission of COVID-19.

₹300-cr. rural rejuvenation scheme launched

COVID-19 Assistance Package is part of a World Bank- assisted project

Special scheme to help rural industrial units in Tamil Nadu launched

The scheme, which is part of the State Rural Transformation Project, would cover about 1.39 lakh beneficiaries of whom 31,952 would get a long-term loan of Rs 159.76 crore.

Six more coronavirus-related deaths and 29 cases announced

Six more coronavirus patients have died in Ireland taking the death toll to 1,645.A further 29 c...

Covid-19: Six deaths reported as people urged to maintain distance over long weekend

Dr Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, said that figures are encouraging as Ireland approaches the end of the first phase.

Distance from Brightest Stars Is Key to Preserving Primordial Discs

The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope was used to conduct a three-year study of the crowded, massive and young star cluster Westerlund 2. The research found that the material encircling stars near the cluster's centre is mysteriously devoid of the large, dense clouds of dust that would be expected to become planets in a few million years.

Westerlund 2’s Core is No Place to Form Planets, Astronomers Say

Astronomers using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have observed young stars in a crowded stellar cluster called Westerlund 2. They’ve found that lower-

Camila Cabello Detailed Her Battle With OCD and Anxiety: "I Was Embarrassed and Ashamed"

In an essay for WSJ Magazine, Camila Cabello opened up about her struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety.

Camila Cabello Opens Up About Mental Health Struggles: 'There Was Something Hurting Inside Me'

Camila Cabello shares her struggle with mental health issues in a candid first-person essay in the Wall Street Journal magazine for Mental Health Month in which she says her anxiety got so bad at one point that "it made me feel like my mind was playing a cruel trick on me." The 23-year-old singer describes how just looking at her Insta feed over the past few months you might see her working in the studio, wearing a "bomb-dot-com" outfit before hitting the stage or cuddling with her dog, Eugene, on the couch.

Reps worried over strange death in Bonny Island - The Nation Nigeria

The House of Representatives has asked the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control(NCDC) to immediately identify the cause of strange...

Rivers community reacts as NCDC orders shutdown for 21 days

The people of Asari-Toru Local Government Area, ASALGA received the directive of the Nigeria Centre For Disease Control,(NCDC) to shut down for 21 days following the sudden demise of the executive chairman of Area, Odiari Princewill, who was said to have died from coronavirus with mixed feeling.

How to recover your TikTok account within 30 days of deleting it

You can easily recover your TikTok account if it was deleted in the past 30 days. Here's how to do it.

How to delete your Instagram account permanently, or temporarily deactivate it

You can easily delete your Instagram account if you no longer want to use it, or you can temporarily deactivate.

Coronavirus Live Updates: Read The Latest About The COVID-19 Outbreak

Stay up to date as we cover the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and its effects across the world.

Researchers investigate possible causes of high COVID-19 mortality in Italy

On March 11th, 2020 the World Health Organization declared Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) a pandemic.

Coronavirus India lockdown Day 66 updates | May 29, 2020

Coronavirus vaccine developed by India likely to begin human trial in October, says expert.

‘Pre-clinical Covid-19 vaccine trials in India could conclude by October’

India may be close to successfully developing a vaccine for the novel coronavirus, Principal Scientific Adviser Dr K VijayRaghavan said on Thursday adding that of the 30 groups engaged in the exercise, 20 are ‘working at a good pace’.

Novartis will start making coronavirus vaccine this month

Swiss drugmaker Novartis will start producing a genetic coronavirus vaccine this month under a deal with Massachusetts researchers. AveXis, Novartis’ gene-therapy arm, agreed to manufacture the

Novartis to make US researchers' COVID-19 gene therapy vaccine hopeful

Novartis re-entered vaccine making on Thursday, inking a manufacturing deal with a US team whose COVID-19 candidate relies on technology similar to that of the Swiss drugmaker's $2.1 million-per-patient gene therapy, Zolgensma.

Woman loses damages claim over BreastCheck screening

Liability for substantial costs of action by Siobhán Freeney to be decided at a later date

Woman who claimed Breastcheck was negligent in her screening loses High Court case

Six months after receiving a normal screening result, the Wexford mother-of-two was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Aidan O’Shea sees both sides of the equation when it comes to professionalism

'I find it hard for the players in this argument. We’re not asking for professionalism'

Ask Ethan: How Are Mega-Constellations Of Satellites Changing The Night Sky?

It's not just about SpaceX and Starlink. What we're deciding today will have a global impact for years and decades to come.

Adoptive T-cell therapy ADP-A2M4 targeting MAGE-A4 shows early activity in patients with advanced solid tumors

The adoptive T-cell therapy ADP-A2M4, which is engineered to express a T-cell receptor (TCR) directed against the MAGE-A4 cancer antigen, achieved responses in patients with multiple solid tumor types, including synovial sarcoma, head and neck cancer and lung cancer, according to results from a Phase I clinical trial led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Targeted therapy shows immense benefit for patients with early stage NSCLC

According to findings led by researchers at Yale Cancer Center, treatment with the targeted therapy osimertinib following surgery significantly improves disease-free survival (DFS) in patients with early-stage, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with EGFR gene mutations.

Coronavirus numbers explained: Delhi has maximum caseload after Mumbai

India Coronavirus (Covid-19) Cases Numbers: Despite the big rise in Delhi on two consecutive days, the growth rate in the city is still below the national average right now. The current growth rate (seven day compounded daily growth) in Delhi is 4.89 while the national growth rate is 5.02 per cent.

COVID-19 recovery rate in Navi Mumbai improves

Government removes restrictions on the export of paracetamol APIs

Government has removed restrictions on the export of paracetamol active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) almost three months after the curbs were put in place due to shortage of supply from China...

Govt lifts curbs on exports of paracetamol APIs with immediate effect

"The notification is further amended to remove the restriction on the export of paracetamol APIs, making it export 'free' with immediate effect," the statement read

How cosmologists finally found the ‘missing’ half of our universe’s matter

In the late 1990s, cosmologists made a prediction about how much ordinary matter there should be in the universe. About 5%, they estimated, should be regular stuff with the rest a mixture of dark matter and dark energy. But when cosmologists counted up everything they could see or measure at the time, they came up […]

Intergalactic Pulses Solve Mystery of Universe’s Missing Matter

Scientists have spent three decades trying to locate half of all the “normal” matter that’s supposed to exist in the universe. A new paper is claiming to have finally found this missing stuff, in a discovery made possible by measuring incoming fast radio bursts.

Gulu University students to be screened for COVID-19

education

Tourists could begin to return to Hawaii by late summer, economic report says | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The latest economic projections from the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization suggest it will take at least two years for the mainland economy to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, with tourists beginning to return to Hawaii in late July of this year.

NIA Court Denies Interim Bail To Sudha Bhardwaj Accused In Bhima-Koregaon Case

A special NIA court in Mumbai on Friday rejected the interim bail application of activist Sudha Bhardwaj, an accused in the Bhima Koregaon case.

Court denies interim bail to Dongri building collapse accused

Prince William Spoke Candidly About The Mental Health Impact Of Calling NHS Staff “Heroes”

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s work with mental health over the years has not gone unnoticed, and throughout the coronavirus pandemic the couple’s loyalty to the cause hasn't faltered. They have held video calls with hospital staff, care…

The One Show: Prince William expresses fears for 'broken NHS staff all over the country'

He featured on Thursday's episode

BookMyShow cost-cutting to hit 270 employees

Members of the workforce who have been put on furlough will continue to remain employed with the company and will be eligible for all medical insurance, gratuity and other benefits.

Station Casinos extends pay for workers through Wednesday

Station Casinos is extending regular pay and benefits for all full-time team members through Wednesday, one day before it will reopen select properties.

Science News Briefs from All Over

Here are some brief reports about science and technology from around the planet, including one about an incredibly well-preserved horned lark ( Eremophila alpestris ), like the one pictured, that lived 46,000 years ago.

A Guide: Top 3 Combat Sports

There are many different combat sports out there, some more dangerous and thrilling than others. Each sport has its own rules making them all unique from one another. They each focus on different s…

E.U.’s Coronavirus Recovery Plan Also Aims to Fight Climate Change

The proposed package would boost clean energy and transport to help the continent become carbon neutral by 2050

'Make Europe Great Again' recovery fund to reverse euro's fortunes: BofA

'Make Europe Great Again' recovery fund to reverse euro's fortunes: BofA

Disease screening should be required for imported dogs

More than one million dogs are imported into the U.S. each year according to the CDC, yet only about 1 percent of these dogs are screened for the serious diseases they carry. We would not tolerate this lack of oversight for cattle, poultry or swine arriving in the U.S. and we should not tolerate it for the animals who are our closest companions.

Many states have reported fewer TB deaths during the lockdown. Here’s why this is bad news

It suggests the system for tracking tuberculosis patients has collapsed.

Contact tracing indicates Campbellton COVID-19 cluster might have spread to other parts of N.B.

New Brunswick's chief medical officer of health said the Campbellton cluster of COVID-19 cases might have already spread to other parts of the province.

A Children’s Medication Might Be The Key To Curing Severe Coronavirus Cases

Though much of the health community has been focused on a vaccine for the novel coronavirus, doctors have started eagerly hailing a new children’s drug as a potential cure for severe cases of ...

Dealing With Major Acne Breakouts Even Amid Lockdown? THIS Rs. 150 Gel Can Be The Cure!

Oily skin is truly a curse for many. Be it summers, winters, or spring – the breakouts would happen for some reason or the other. Too much junk, lack of hydration as well as dandruff, anything, an

Don’t be bothered by acne scars if you have mint leaves at home

The leaves, which are used to make refreshing summer drinks, are known to keep the body cool from the inside. This can reflect on the skin as well.

Solution to century-old math problem may predict disease transmission

May 29 (UPI) -- The solution to a century-old math problem could help modelers predict infectious disease transmission without relying on time-intensive computer models.

Solution to century-old math problem could predict transmission of infectious diseases

A Bristol academic has achieved a milestone in statistical/mathematical physics by solving a 100-year-old physics problem—the discrete diffusion equation in finite space.

Tips for Recovering from PTSD and TBI

Unpacking the many pieces of the treatment puzzle.

Cell Therapy and Autism

A moment for re-evaluation.

Expert suggests it could be too soon to lift lockdown - this is why

The government is 'taking some risk' in relaxing social distancing measures, according to Prof John Edmunds

Caution needed on cross-country Covid-19 comparisons

Countries across the world currently report widely different mortality experiences with Covid-19 and this results in apparently very different disease impacts being reported in different countries.

A Frito-Lay exec explains why your favorite Doritos and Lay's flavors might be missing from stores since the pandemic hit

Frito-Lay, which is responsible for brands like Tostitos, Doritos, and Cheetos, had to reduce assortment of its flavors at the start of the pandemic.

The secret life of discontinued apps

When a book goes out of print the publishers don't pop round and remove old copies from your shelves. Similarly, when an app is discontinued it can be taken off the app stores but continues to linger on users' devices.

Day after moving SC, Anbumani writes to panel on quota

A day after moving the Supreme Court for implementation of the 27% OBC quota in medical college admissions under the all India quota (AIQ), PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss on Friday wrote to the National

DMK moves SC for implementation of 50% OBC quota in Tamil Nadu's share of All India Medical seats

The party said its plea is directed against the Respondents (Centre, Medical Council of India (MCI) and Tamil Nadu government) denying the implementation of 50 percent OBC policy of the state, other than in central government institutions.

‘Recruitment of medical personnel soon’

Notification in first week of June, says CM

CM to lay foundation stone for medical college at Paderu soon

The institution will be set up in 35 acres, says Muttamsetti

Possible coronavirus-linked MIS-C inflammatory condition reported in children at Texas pediatric hospitals

At least two children’s hospitals in Texas have recently treated pediatric patients for a mysterious inflammatory syndrome that experts have said is likely related to the novel coronavirus. 

OSHA cites nursing home for delayed coronavirus reporting

SAVANNAH, Ga. — The federal agency that oversees workplace safety said Friday that it had issued its first citation in the U.S. related to the coronavirus outbreak: against a Georgia nursing home that delayed reporting the hospitalization of six infected workers. The Occupation Safety and Health Administration announced the citation the day after Democrats at …

Only half of people with symptoms are self-isolating for a week, scientists warn

The worrying claim came to light as Sage released the minutes of more than 30 of their meetings to date

Half of Brits with coronavirus symptoms 'have not self-isolated for a week'

Behavioural experts have warned the government's Sage committee of low compliance with the new track and test system to tackle coronavirus and ease the lockdown further

Astronomers share video of black hole outburst

May 29 (UPI) -- Scientists with NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory released a new video Friday showing a pair of jets exploding from a black hole located 10,000 light-years from Earth. Chandra recorded the jets approaching speeds of nearly 80 percent the speed of light.

MAXI J1820+070: Black hole outburst caught on video

Astronomers have caught a black hole hurling hot material into space at close to the speed of light. This flare-up was captured in a new movie from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory.

Declare your coronavirus status to help fight stigmatisation – Maurice Ampaw to MPs

Private legal practitioner, Lawyer Maurice Ampaw has added his voice to the ongoing debate about whether public office holders, particularly members of Parliament must disclose their coronavirus status or otherwise.

Medical Officer proposes steam haling to cure coronavirus

A private medical practitioner has proposed the use of steam inhalation as a treatment for coronavirus cases in the country.

Coronavirus Antibody Therapies Raise Hopes—and Skepticism

Some experts caution we should temper our expectations about the much-touted approach

Cyril Dix obituary

Other Lives: Research physicist who helped establish the standard definition of a metre

Sudha Bharadwaj’s interim medical bail plea rejected

She is lodged in Byculla jail, where an inmate has tested positive for COVID-19

A new view on how tissues flow in the embryo

As embryos develop, tissues flow and reorganize dramatically on timescales as brief as minutes. This reorganization includes epithelial tissues that cover outer surfaces and inner linings of organs and ...

Gujarat Suggests COVID-19 Vaccine Made Out of Cow Urine-Dung, First Ever Clinical Trial to Take Place Soon in India

Ayurvedic medicine derived from panchgavya — cow’s milk, butter, ghee, dung and urine is Gujarat's serious bid to ward off coronavirus. Clinical trials to test efficiency of the medicine on COVID-19 patients to begin soon

Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Science Museum Oklahoma reopening to the public next week

New precautions and procedures now in place include dozens of sanitation stations throughout the museum where guests will have access to disinfecting wipes, antimicrobial films on high-touch surfaces, enforcing social distancing, requiring all staff to wear masks and now-familiar sights like barriers at all transaction stations.

Investors, scientists urge IEA head to take bolder climate stance

LONDON (Reuters) - Fatih Birol, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), faced renewed calls to take a bolder stance on climate change on Friday from investors concerned the organisation’s reports enable damaging levels of investment in fossil fuels.

Irish-American priest set to be beatified may have died of coronavirus

A 19th Century Irish-American priest set to be beatified by the Catholic Church may have died from a form of coronavirus. Father Michael McGivney, who founded the Knights of Columbus in 1882, died in 1890 during the Russian Flu Pandemic that killed one million people globally and 13,000 people in the United States. 

5 Ways Being In Nature Changes Your Brain, According To Science

Can you remember when you last spent quality time with some trees and grass? Research has long documented how spending time in the great outdoors (and not just to travel from point A to point B) can have numerous benefits for your overall well-being…

Globally addressing polypharmacy and multimorbidities with computational techniques

Dr J Bowles, School of Computer Science, University of St Andrews, discusses how to tackle polypharmacy and multimorbidities with computational techniques

Why Big Pharma Is Betting on Blockchain

The pandemic has exposed major cracks in medical supply chains.

Cannabis Was Used in Hallucinogenic Cult Rituals, 2,700-Year-Old Shrine Reveals

Scientists in Israel may have found evidence of worshipers at a Jewish temple dating back more than 2,700 years likely have used cannabis during cultic ceremonies.

B.C. hospice’s refusal to provide medical assistance in dying sparks criticism, questions about future

Angelina Ireland, who heads the Delta Hospice Society, said politicians at the municipal, provincial and federal level who disagree with the Christian basis of its stance against medically assisted death should build another facility to provide the service

For second day running, Delhi records more than thousand Covid-19 cases

In a change of strategy, Kejriwal government narrative now focuses on stressing that most patients recover without serious consequences

Starving dogs left on death's door making recovery after being rescued by ISPCA

The dogs were left living in squalor starving and severely dehydrated

Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccine latest update: Doubts over Moderna vaccine; no Indian jab in clinical trial stage yet

Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccine latest update: Shares of Moderna Inc tumble over doubts over vaccine; Novavax Inc buys vaccine manufacturing plant from Serum Institute of India

New survey data reveals that nearly half of patients are forgoing care amid the pandemic

A Kaiser Family Foundation poll revealed that 48% of US patients have either deferred or skipped medical care as a result of the pandemic.

Uggah: Dog that bit Sarawak boy, 5, confirmed to have rabies

KUCHING, May 9 — The dog that bit a five-year-old boy from Taman Sanhill Barat, Sibu, here has tested positive for rabies, said Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. He said the Sarawak Veterinary Services Department (JPVS) had informed that the boy...

I won't believe Boris Johnson is following scientific advice until he proves it

If this Cummings crisis has taught us anything, it's that it is vital that we the public are informed of the science as soon as it is available.

Psychologist on Mental Health After Covid: Online Sessions ‘Equally as Effective’ as Face to Face

Prince William has stated that the mental health of NHS workers could be affected by the pressures brought on by the ongoing Coronavirus Pandemic.

SpaceX's big launch aims to send NASA astronauts to the International Space Station — a 21-year-old laboratory orbiting 250 miles above the Earth

This will be the first time since 2011 that an American-made spacecraft has launched people from US soil to the space station.

Flattening the mental health curve is the next big coronavirus challenge

A mental health crisis has begun, as social isolation from the coronavirus and loss of jobs, income and loved ones have left people reeling. A transformation of care is badly needed.

Autorickshaw drivers in Gujarat seek permission to ply after May 31

The president of the Gujarat Auto Rickshaw Driver Action Committee has sent a letter to Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani with the demands of the autorickshaw drivers, including the release of autorickshaws detained during lockdown by recovering nominal fine from the drivers since their financial condition is very weak at present.

Covid-19 spreading too fast to lift lockdown in England – Sage advisers

Scientist says 8,000 daily coronavirus infections makes relaxing restrictions too risky

6 Mental Health Lessons We Can't Forget After Lockdown Lifts

Quarantine taught us a lot. Let's not forget what we've learned.

A Major Plot Hole From Breaking Bad To Be Fixed In Better Call Saul Season 5

Breaking Bad’s major plot hole about Saul’s failed marriages has healed. Vince Gilligan has finally found a way to write around the plot hole

VIRUS DIARY: For boy with Down syndrome, new path of therapy

PHOENIX - The speech therapist held up a book of animals. Our 4-year-old looked curiously at her across the Zoom call screen.“Beig! Beig!” Pablo suddenly sh

How we can increase the effectiveness of global environment protection

Researchers from the Institute of Environmental Sciences (CML) identified six top priorities where environmental interventions can make the most difference. By doing so, they hope to help researchers ...

CCMB paving way towards COVID-19 vaccine development

Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) on Thursday announced that it has established a stable culture of coronavirus that will enable it to work towards vaccine development to fight COVID-19.

Covid-19: IIT Alumni Council, Mumbai University to partner for MegaLab Mumbai initiative

According to a release by the alumni council, MegaLab Mumbai is the biggest COVID-19 initiative of the IIT Alumni Council, which aims to help design and establish the largest genetic testing laboratory for COVID-19 and other infectious diseases with an end-to-end capacity to carry out over 10 million tests per month.

US: UoM Consumer Sentiment Index recovers to 72.3 (final) in May vs. 74 expected

The University of Michigan's Survey of Consumers revealed that the Index of Consumer Sentiment edged higher to 72.3 (final) in May from 71.8 in April.

Riddhima Kapoor Sahni Gets A New Hairstyle By Mother Neetu Kapoor, Calls Her Supermom

Riddhima Kapoor Sahni is currently living with her mother Neetu Kapoor, since she arrived in Mumbai.

How viruses have shaped our DNA

An evolutionary biologist says the scars of ancient epidemics are written in our genome – and finding out their causes may help us to predict the next pandemic.

IFPMA industry association conference: ‘no-one left behind’ on coronavirus vaccine

Pharma industry leaders pledged to pull out all the stops to get a vaccine for coronavirus available as soon as possible – perhaps as early as October this year – and make sure that it is available to everyone who needs it around the world.

Bonfire of dead rules to drive Australia's recovery

Over-regulation risks a "meandering" economy that will struggle to re-employ Australians who have lost their jobs.

GSK plans to produces one billion doses of vaccine adjuvant for COVID-19

GlaxoSmithKline has announced plans to produce one billion doses in 2021 of its vaccine adjuvant system to support numerous COVID-19 vaccine candidates.

Q&A: Anatomy of the perfect team in a modernized IT environment 

What is the best way to assemble and lead a team using agile DevOps and emerging technologies – while still leveraging key legacy knowledge? Brandon Edenfield, CEO of Modern Systems outlines a strategy.

J&J's Ebola vaccine wins EU regulatory panel backing

(Reuters) - A panel of the European health regulator on Friday recommended approving Johnson & Johnson’s two-dose experimental vaccine for Ebola in the European Union.

Little fear, lots of love as Madrid medics do home rounds amid pandemic

MADRID (Reuters) - With air kisses and palms clasped, elderly patients in Madrid greet medics who come to check them at home during the coronavirus pandemic despite the risks involved.

A non-destructive method of analysing molecules in cells

When investigating how tumors grow, or how pharmaceuticals affect different types of cells, researchers have to understand how molecules within a cell react—and interact. This is possible with modern ...

Madhya Pradesh: Indore has 1,545 active cases, recovery rate encouraging, says reports

The world’s first integrated power-to-X-to-power hydrogen gas turbine demonstrator

With the HyflexPower project, a consortium — made up of Engie Solutions (Paris, France), Siemens Gas and Power GmbH & Co. KG (Munich, Germany), Centrax

Hotels report 82% drop in occupancy; recovery unlikely before September

The other key parameter ADR (average daily rate) has come down sharply as well. For instance, the average room rate for a branded hotel in April was Rs 4,113 per night, which was 27 per cent lower than the ADR in the same month last year

Indian monkeys snatch coronavirus samples, later recovered intact

The coronavirus has been detected in animals, though there is no confirmation that the disease can then be passed on to humans

Fossil Hunter Discovers Flying Dinosaur on the Isle of Wight

People who get excited about dinosaurs are excited about a very small part of a dinosaur that's been uncovered, not because it's new or contains genetic material that could be used to bring it back to life and raised for gourmet burger meat, but because it was found on the Isle of Wight.

Yandex: Not So Immune To Corona As You Might Think

The coronavirus outbreak is going to reveal the biggest downside of Yandex's case: the company is tied tightly with the ever-shrinking Russian economy. Yandex.T

Changes in gut mucus are linked to brain disorders

Mucus is the first line of defense against bad bacteria in our gut. But could it also be part of our defense against diseases of the brain?

Evil dad sets fire to own daughter, 24, after overhearing her talk about converting from Islam to Christianity

A young woman has been recovering in a Ugandan hospital after her Muslim father allegedly burned her for converting to Christianity, it’s been reported. Rahema Kyomuhendo, 24, is said to be s…

Mental health, job opportunities among issues raised by youths in engagement sessions

SINGAPORE: Mental health, future job opportunities and environmental sustainability were among the issues in focus among youths who participated ...

Evidence found of Kuroshio current strengthening due to intensifying tropical cyclones

A team of researchers from the Ocean University of China and Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, the Second Institute of Oceanography, the Southern Marine Science and Engineering ...

Bacteria breakthrough could lead to new biomaterials

Physicists at the Australian National University (ANU) have found a way to manipulate the growth of bacterial biofilms—one of the most abundant forms of life on earth.

Shropshire shark boy cycles 26 miles for the NHS

A Shropshire teen cycled around his village 24 times dressed as a shark to support the NHS.

Climate scientists create model for global forest growth through 2060

When it comes to the fight against global warming, our forests offer a valuable service. Trees act as carbon sinks, capturing CO2—the main greenhouse gas heating up the Earth's climate—from the air ...

Man poisons father for causing misfortune

A Gokwe man poisoned his biological father after accusing of causing misfortunes in his life.Justine Chakauya (28) of Village 15A, Musadzi Village, Chireya in G...

As COVID cuts deadly path through Indiana prisons, inmates say symptoms ignored

Scottie Edwards died of COVID-19 just weeks before he would have gotten out of the Westville Correctional Facility in Indiana.

Urgent Need To Plug Information Gaps On Clinical Covid Infections

The lack of detail on the transmission of Covid-19 in clinical environments will send shudders through the health workforce, says the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists.

Commentary: COVID 'Immunity Passport' No More Reliable Than a Coin Flip

For most of us, a positive COVID-19 antibody test would correspond to a 50/50 chance that we actually have antibodies against the virus. Dr F. Perry Wilson explains.

Students in Bunyangabu decry low accessibility to learning materials

Bunyangabu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Students in Bunyangabu district have failed to access learning materials being distributed by the Ministry of Education. The materials were distributed by the Ministry of Education and Sports to maintain learning even as schools remain closed as a result of coronavirus disease – COVID-19. Moses Sunday Rubalema, the Bunyangabu District …

An entire 18th-century Swedish village is selling for $7 million. Here's a look inside the historic spa town.

A Swedish doctor founded Sätra Brunn in 1700 to share its pure and "healing" mineral water. The village has been a wellness destination since.

Scots mum, 28, who lost newborn baby tragically dies from lung inflammation weeks after cancer all clear

A MUM who lost her newborn baby and battled cancer twice has tragically died. Danielle Currie, 28, sadly passed away on May 11 – just weeks after being told she could leave Glasgow’s Be…

Chronobiological treatment can help treat insomnia

Insomnia disorder is the second-most common mental health problem and a major risk factor for depression. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTi) is the treatment of choice and has successfully been provided through the Internet (ICBTI).

Woman, 24, with breast cancer wants all women to do 'one thing for her'

Georgia Day, from Toxteth, Liverpool, was just 21 she found out she had the BRCA1 gene, meaning she has a 50% chance of developing breast cancer

Study shows how toxic protein leads to neuronal death and dementia

Toxic versions of the protein tau are believed to cause the death of neurons of the brain in Alzheimer's disease.

Yes, your dog wants to rescue you

Imagine you're a dog. Your owner is trapped in a box and is crying out for help. Are you aware of his despair? If so, can you set him free? And what's more, do you really want to?

Coronavirus: Herrera questions 'drastic' decision to end Ligue 1 campaign early

Ander Herrera has questioned the decision to end the Ligue 1 season prematurely, despite winning the title with Paris Saint-Germain.

How does oil pulling rev up your immunity? | TheHealthSite.com

In a recently released advisory, the Ministry of AYUSH has shared some self-care guidelines to boost immunity. One of them is oil pulling. | TheHealthSite.com

Webinar focusses on post-COVID scenario

'Government should spend more on science and technology'

At BIIRD, robots to turn physiotherapists

TTD-run orthopaedic hospital gets approval to purchase hi-tech equipment

‘Didn’t cap N95 prices to prevent mass buying’

Centre files affidavit in High Court

Pvt. medical, dental colleges term fee stipulated by govt. as unviable

Say they will not admit students in PG courses in 2020-21

Chennai Metro to install foot-operated lifts

In an effort to control the spread of COVID-19, Chennai Metro will soon install foot-operated elevators in its stations. A prototype has been installed in the admin building at Koyambedu. The foot-ope

We have taken healthcare to people’s doorstep: Jagan

‘Aarogyasri coverage will be incrementally increased by November’

Transfusion expertise tilts scales in favour of SVIMS

Stage set for experimental plasma therapy in COVID hospital

80-year-old tests positive for SARS-CoV-2

She had reached Kochi by train from Mumbai on Thursday morning

The World's Chonkiest Plane Is Fighting COVID-19

The Soviets made it to carry spacecraft. Now it's zooming medical supplies around the globe.

2020’s oil recovery seen a bit slower, 2021 demand cut

2020’s oil recovery seen a bit slower, 2021 demand cut

Contest: Win a physical copy of Arcade Spirits for Switch or PS4

In today's contest you can win a physical PS4 or Switch copy of visual novel Arcade Spirits! The last true arcade I remember seeing was an Aladdin's Castle at the mall in Virginia Beach. I have fond memories of going there and wasting away ...

Textile garment workers worst hit by COVID-19 – NUTGTWN

The President, National Union of Textile Garment and Tailoring Workers of Nigeria (NUTGTWN), Comrade John Adaji has said that workers

DPO, policemen face disciplinary action for assaulting medical doctor

The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Okada and some of his men are facing disciplinary action for assaulting and detaining a member of staff

There’s Still Time to Buy the Disney Stock Dip

DIS stock is up nearly 20% in May. The reason? The country is reopening. And as it does, Disney gets to showcase the power of its brand.

Why Virgin Galactic Is Still Dreaming of Space Travel

Although the markets are turning positive, several fundamental factors are conspiring against Virgin Galactic.

Sonoma Pharmaceuticals News: SNOA Stock Skyrockets 117% on COVID-19 Disinfectant

Sonoma Pharmaceuticals (SNOA) is in the news Friday after approval for a disinfectant of the novel coronavirus sent SNOA stock skyrocketing.

Did an asteroid create life on Earth? Scientists float theory after finding impact that wiped out the dinosaurs created a network of waterways 2,300ft below the crater

Researchers took soil samples from the Chicxulub crater that is buried underneath the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico that was left behind by dinosaur asteroid.

More Than 10 Million Download Free Uncharted, Journey During Coronavirus Crisis

Sony to support around 100 affected indie developers

First aircraft lands at new Yobe International cargo airport

Two aeroplanes, on Friday landed at the new International Cargo Airport in Damaturu, Yobe State, in a test run ahead of the official opening of the airport.

Edo Government discharges 11 COVID-19 patients

The Edo Government, on Friday, announced the discharge of 11 more coronavirus patients from the various isolation centres in the state.

Bodies Of Priest, His Son Recovered From Temple In UP's Sambhal District

The bodies of a priest and his son were found at a temple in a village in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district, police said on Friday.

DNA helps solve Colorado woman's cold case rape, murder after 50 years

Colorado investigators used DNA and genetic genealogy to solve the rape and murder of a 23-year-old Denver woman five decades ago.

US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests sweeping changes to offices

If followed, the guidelines would lead to a far-reaching remaking of the corporate work experience. They even upend years of advice on commuting, urging people to drive to work by themselves, instead of taking mass transportation or carpooling, to avoid potential exposure to the virus.

SES details LEO constellation and expanded MEO constellation to FCC

SES proposed a low Earth orbit constellation to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission that, if built, would make the company an operator of satellites in low, medium and geostationary orbits. 

Ancient Antarctic Ice Sheet Loss Dwarfs Modern Melting, Study Finds

More than a year ago, researcher Julian Dowdeswell boarded a research vessel at the edge of the Fimbul ice shelf to the east of the Antarctic Peninsula. He and six other scientists with the University of Cambridge were setting off as part of an expedition to study the ancient patterns of ice sheet retreat along the peninsula, what is one of today’s most vulnerable ice shelves.

VA to reopen hospitals for compensation and pension exams

May 29 (UPI) -- The Department of Veterans Affairs, with a backlog of 114,000 cases, announced that it will resume in-person disability examinations at some VA medical centers.

The Irish Times view on the world after Covid-19: Rethinking our societies

Amid the darkness, we have also caught glimpses of light: the solidarity of neighbours, the heroics of frontline workers, the kindness of strangers

Today In Payments: Mastercard Introduces Recovery Insights Tools; Starling Notches $49M In Funding

In today's top news, Mastercard introduces Recovery Insights tools, Google is mulling a share of Vodafone India, and Starling has raised $49 million.

End of US Waivers Will Not Impair Iran Nuclear Activity

The United States' termination of sanctions waivers that allowed foreign firms to cooperate at Iranian nuclear sites will have no impact on Tehran's nuclear activities, spokesman for the Atomic

At isolation centre, TMH cancer patients find familiar faces

Hospital staff continue to care for patients at another facility

CMC diagnostic centre gets an upgrade

Medical centre to commences operation from June 1

Filling gaps in our understanding of how cities began to rise

Genomic analysis shows long-term genetic mixing in West Asia before the rise of the world’s first cities

Heat Wave Continues In UP; Etawah Hottest At 43.8 Degrees

The intense heat wave conditions continued at many places in Uttar Pradesh on Friday with Etawah being the hottest place in the state at 43.8 degrees Celsius, the meteorological department said.

European, South Korean authorities vie for COVID-19 antiviral remdesivir

By Carl O'Donnell and Pushkala Aripaka European and South Korean authorities are vying for Gilead Sciences' potential COVID-19 treatment, remdesivir, even though the drugmaker has yet to gain regulatory approval in either market and is still ramping up production of the anti-viral drug.

Airline Chiefs Talk Travel Rebound, Cut Jobs Anyway

People are starting to fly again and that's encouraging. But companies are sticking with sweeping layoffs, suggesting a tepid recovery at best.

Bangladeshi eggplant farmers reap rewards via genetics

Farmers in Bangladesh achieved significantly higher yields and revenues by growing insect-resistant, genetically engineered eggplant, a new Cornell study has found.

Nolte: The Science Turns Against America's Mask Fascists

No less than the New England Journal of Medicine has dealt a body blow to America's growing army of mask fascists.

At AIIMS, 206 cases among healthcare workers but most have recovered

The country’s top medical institute has a manpower of 20,000 people, which includes administration, faculty, doctors, nurses, paramedics, as well as outsourced workers.

The Country Is Reopening. My Patients Are Still Suffering.

Nursing home residents. Cabdrivers. Immigrants. Covid-19 has become a disease of the vulnerable.

ITC to use Amway network to sell juices as coronavirus pushes demand for immunity boosters

FMCG major ITC has partnered with direct selling company Amway to retail its range of juices as demand for immunity building products witness a boom during the coronavirus pandemic.

Your AI Chatbot Therapist Isn’t Sure What It’s Doing

In 1966, Joseph Weizenbaum created Eliza, the first psychotherapy chatbot. Eliza’s programming was relatively simple: Engage the user by detecting keywords in their statements and reflect this information back at them as an open-ended prompt. (A user might say “I’m sad,” to which Eliza could respond, “I’m sorry to hear you are sad.”)

We'll deal Ladakh standoff with China: India to US

India on Friday conveyed to the US that it was eyeing to resolve the military standoff with China in eastern Ladakh through existing bilateral mechanisms, sending a clear message to Washington for the...

Quest for COVID-19 vaccines: Where they stand

May 29 (UPI) -- As the worldwide death toll from the novel coronavirus continues to rise, scientists across the globe are racing to find a vaccine.

Wild salmon in two rivers reported to have symptoms of red skin disease

Fish with infection should not be taken from the water, authorities warn

Denial of medical seats for OBCs takes political turn

Former union health minister, Dr Anbumani Ramadoss filed a case in the SC on the refusal to allot adequate number of seats for OBCs

The Week In Payments: How Businesses Can Navigate The Road To Recovery

In this week's payment news: Could voice authentication, digital banking and alternate payment terms help businesses meet the current challenges?

Next frontier in bacterial engineering

From bacteria-made insulin that obviates the use of animal pancreases to a better understanding of infectious diseases and improved treatments, genetic engineering of bacteria has redefined modern medicine. ...

Explore the history and future of America in space with Fox Nation

As the world awaits the launch of NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken to the International Space Station, Fox Nation is giving its subscribers access to an extensive library of shows that explore America's history and future in space.

Environment clearance for diversion of forest land for govt. medical college

One of the last remaining green spaces within town will be destroyed: activists

Pakistan reaffirms resolve to UN peacekeeping missions

The countr­y is proud of its long-standi­ng contri­bution­s to UN peacek­eeping spanni­ng over six decade­s: MoFA

Diane Dodds says north faces 'long, hard road to recovery'

Economy minister Diane Dodds has warned the north faces a "long, hard road to recovery" as it battles the "economic shock" of the coronavirus lockdown.

Five Catholic grammar schools call off 11-plus exams for one year

FIVE grammar schools have become the first to cancel their entrance exams due to take place this winter.

COVID-19: ‘One of Key Things is to Get People Help Who Need Help,’ Academic Says

Students, parents and teachers in the UK are reporting a widespread decline in their mental health as schools in the country prepare to open on Monday. It follows a...

Antarctic ice sheets retreated at a faster rate in the past, study suggests

Scientists analysed wave-like ridges on the Antarctic seafloor

Nursing assistant, 31, who starred in 'stay home' poster dies of coronavirus

Denny Darby was killed by Covid-19 just weeks after appearing in the 'Stay home' poster aimed at saving lives

The Starbucks Flamingo Frappuccino is the latest drink that's made for Instagram

Pink aesthetic hive, assemble.

Larry Fitzgerald helps boy celebrate end of cancer treatment

A 9-year-old boy from South Dakota is celebrating being cancer-free and he got a special congratulations from one of Arizona’s biggest sports stars.

FDA finds contamination in several brands of diabetes drug

U.S. health regulators are telling five drugmakers to recall their versions of a widely used diabetes medication after laboratory tests found elevated levels of a contaminant linked to cancer.

Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD – Falling on Friday? [Video]

The broad dollar weakness is really helping Cable bulls at the moment, so much so that there is a renewed prospect of continued recovery. In the past

TPAD 2 System for TSC Teachers: All You Need to Know

The Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development (TPAD) system 2 enhances professional growth and learning outcomes as...

Taraji P. Henson working to end mental health stigma amid pandemic

May 29 (UPI) -- Taraji P. Henson is working to end the stigma around mental health issues amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Kalbe to start COVID-19 vaccine trial with S. Korean pharma firm

Publicly listed pharmaceutical company Kalbe Farma has signed an agreement with South Korea-based biotechnology firm Genexine Inc. to start a clinical trial of a COVID-19 candidate vaccine in Indonesia.

Philadelphia escort among victims in Long Island Gilgo Beach murder case, DNA shows

Remains found by Long Island detectives assigned to the Gilgo Beach murder case belong to a Philadelphia escort, an identification made through DNA and genetic genealogy.

Forbes: Russia's new assault ship might look familiar to French Mistral

Project 23900, set to be developed in the occupied Crimea, is a "clone" of the French Mistral design.

English schools opening now may increase coronavirus 'R' rate by 0.3, scientists warn

A group of experts calling themselves the Independent Sage Group warned reopening schools on June 1 risks pushing the 'R' rate above one and could lead to a new surge of infections

Scientist warns it's not safe to have barbecues despite Boris Johnson's green light

Professor Sally Bloomfield, of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, today warned that sharing cutlery and crockery at barbecues is "dangerous", despite the Prime Minister saying yesterday that people in England can hold garden gatherings from Monday

First Bell for online classes in Kerala schools from June 1

Sessions to be made available through KITE Victers channel and other mechanisms for all classes except class 11

Dispensed: The untold story of Moderna — Building a new future for medicine — Startups poised to take off

Welcome to Dispensed. Inside, why teams of healthcare workers spend their days flipping seriously ill coronavirus patients onto their stomachs.

'Eagle'-eyed Dundalk gardai recover stolen golf clubs worth €1300

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EPA orders Merck to address persistent problem of bad odours from east Cork plant

The State environmental watchdog has instructed a leading medical science and technology firm to take “significant action” to address the persistent problem of bad odours coming from its plant in east Cork.

Russia struggles to keep up in race for virus vaccine

Russia is among the countries racing to develop a vaccine but is no longer the vaccine developer it was in Soviet times and it is struggling to match virus research being carried out elsewhere.

Research explores the impact of invasive grasses on South Texas landscapes

Scientists writing for the journal Invasive Plant Science and Management say several exotic grass species once grown in South Texas for livestock forage and erosion control have expanded from the areas ...

A deep dive into better understanding nitrogen impacts

A key atomic building block for all living organisms and one of the most abundant elements in the galaxy, nitrogen is an essential part of our ecosystem. But for our ecosystem to function, nitrogen-based ...

Scientists are raising questions about a new study suggesting hydroxychloroquine is deadly

A growing body of research finds the antimalarial doesn’t help hospitalized coronavirus patients.

Pixel Buds: Growing number of users report audio cutouts w/ Google’s earbuds

Quite a few users of Google's Pixel Buds have been reporting issues lately with audio cutouts, especially when they're using them outside.

Omega Healthcare: This Outperformer Is Undervalued With An 8.7% Yield

Omega Healthcare has a strong track record with market beating returns. The current share price offers an attractive entry point with a strong going-in yield. M

Hamilton Accies boss presents top to 89-year-old fan who lost daughter to cancer

Accies superfan George Hosie has been recovering from the loss of his daughter and suffering a mini-stroke

NIH funding supports research on first therapeutic drug to regenerate heart tissue

With funding from the National Institutes of Health, University of Arkansas researchers hope to develop the first therapeutic drug that can regenerate heart tissue.

NCL team helps control leaked gas from tanker

The leaked gas was identified as acetic acid, which has a boiling point at 118 degrees Celsius, is highly corrosive and can be toxic when inhaled.

PMC to focus anti-Covid effort on senior citizens, comorbid patients in containment zones

Those in the high risk group include people with high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma or tuberculosis, kidney ailment, obesity, cancer and pregnant women.

Can I go for a bike ride with my friends during the pandemic?

With more people escaping self-isolation for a springtime bike ride, infectious disease specialists say cycling may be one of the safer choices for outdoor activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apple comes out swinging against Tile after EU complaint

Apple claims it’s just protecting users.

SpaceX’s 1st astronaut launch in space! Discovery to document the historic leap

The launch was called off on Wednesday with less than 17 minutes to go in the countdown because of thunderclouds and the danger of lightning.

Slaughterhouses: You don’t have to eat to survive

Re: “Meat industry is trying to get back to normal, but workers are still getting sick”: : Instead of intensifying the debate between accelerating the reopening of slaughterhouses...

Elgar Parishad case: Activist Varavara Rao admitted to hospital in Mumbai

Taloja Jail authorities said Rao was being treated at the medical facility within the jail, but his condition did not improve for three days.

EU promises billions to help companies weather the impact of Covid-19

Investment will focus on healthcare, space, defence, digital and green technologies

‘Wicked and unrepentant’ paedophile, 78, who raped and sexually abused two girls dies of cancer in jail

FORMER soldier Roger Lee, 78, passed away in a hospice days after being transferred from Risley jail, in Cheshire. He had been suffering from cancer. His death is not being treated as coronavirus related.

History, music and traditions - touring Ireland with the Begley’s

A father and son trip this TG4 brings viewers on a ride filled with fascinating viewing, riveting music, beautiful scenery in Ireland. If you are immune to the charms of Normal People, the smash hit series on Hulu about young love set in Sligo and Dublin...

No fines issued over two large family gatherings tied to COVID-19 outbreak in Saskatoon

Province’s chief medical health officer says officials decided education and compliance were the right course of action

Is flying safe right now? Experts break down the risks associated with boarding a flight during COVID-19.

We asked an infectious disease doctor, an ER doctor, a medical advisor for an aviation trade association, a pilot, and industry experts: is flying safe right now?

ACLU Sues Tech Firm To Halt 'Unlawful, Privacy-Destroying' Facial Recognition Activities

by Jessica Corbett, staff writer

Reminder: Moonlighter's "Huge" DLC Expansion Launches On Switch Today

As the game sells one million copies

A Senator from Arizona emerges as a pharma favorite

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema formed a congressional caucus to raise "awareness of the benefits of personalized medicine" in February. Soon after that, employees of pharmaceutical companies donated $35,000 to her campaign committee.

Turkey: Despite the downside surprise of 1Q GDP, we still maintain 0% 2020 GDP forecast – BBVA

According to the Research Department at BBVA, despite the downside surprise of 1Q GDP in Turkey, they still maintain a 2020 GDP forecast of 0%, with r

George Floyd case revives 'qualified immunity' debate, as Supreme Court could soon take up issue

Qualified immunity is a concept developed by the Supreme Court that gives government officials immunity from harms caused by their actions under a large number of circumstances that may happen as they perform their official duties.

Tourism: what's our new normal?

After months of lockdown, it's no surprise that people are itching to get out and about. But with ongoing debates about how and when to open Australia's state and territory borders, it's hard to know ...

Saving lives and livelihoods

The question of livelihood is getting desperate. The cure today is proving more expensive than the pandemic A housing society with nearly 3,000 families in Greater Noida was sealed this week due to a family being found Covid-positive. These families, most of them first-time flat owners,

Emerald predators: Ohlone tiger beetles reclaim territory with the help of local scientists

For the first time in over a decade, endangered Ohlone tiger beetles roam a preserve near Soquel and await their chance to pounce on unsuspecting prey. Their metallic emerald bodies appear iridescent ...

Ingraham decries 'outrageous' behavior of officers in George Floyd death, 'bad actors' rioting in Minneapolis

Laura Ingraham opened Thursday night's edition of "The Ingraham Angle" by responding to the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers, saying they had engaged in "outrageous and even perhaps murderous behavior" and calling the death of another African-American in police custody "infuriating and heartbreaking."

Stockdale: Online abuse impacted my mental health 

An unfortunate consequence of the world in which we currently live is that some people think that hurling online abuse at others is perfectly normal behaviour.

Big firms lend hands to COVID-19 fight

The world faces unprecedented challenges brought by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.  It has changed the way communities, governments and businesses function, underscoring the importance of healthcare and public-private sector collaboration to help all communities affected by the crisis, especially those most vulnerable.  Providing unwavering assistance to the Filipino community, some of the country’s largest companies have joined the fight against COVID-19 in various and equally crucial ways. SM Group  The SM group of companies has donated over P170 million for medical sup-plies for hospitals combatting COVID-19 nationwide. The donation includes personal protective equipment such as suits, face shields, gloves, N95 and sur-gical masks and goggles, among others.  It is also shifting its focus to digital channels in order to ensure the continuity of its programs. The group has various efforts in the education, agriculture and healthcare as well as partnerships with brands like Goldilocks and Uniqlo…

Biophysicists reveal molecular mechanism behind light-driven sodium pumping

An international research team has for the first time obtained the structure of the light-sensitive sodium-pumping KR2 protein in its active state.

Cardiac surgery stalled as novel coronavirus spread

As the novel coronavirus spread across the globe in early 2020, hospitals worldwide scaled back medical procedures, including life-saving heart surgery, to deal with the emerging threat of COVID-19.

Brazilian researchers design low-cost mechanical ventilators

A group of researchers at the University of São Paulo's Engineering School (POLI-USP) in Brazil have developed a mechanical ventilator that costs only approximately 7% as much as a conventional ventilator.

Ludwig Cancer Research study profiles immune landscape of brain tumors

A Ludwig Cancer Research study has profiled, in a sweeping comparative analysis, the distinct immune landscapes of tumors that arise in the brain, or gliomas, and those that metastasize to the organ from the lungs, breast and skin.

New Research: Surgeries held up, how long to clear backlog?

To help ease the backlog, lead author Dr Amit Jain has proposed several strategies to increase surgical throughput, including more use of telemedicine.

Ontario's strict rules for reopening dental clinics differ from other provinces

For dentists in Ontario, reopening their clinics means fulfilling a long list of expensive safety requirements that could be challenging to meet.

COP26 climate talks pushed back to November 2021

The UN's climate science advisory panel makes it clear that time is not on our side

Patients share beds as coronavirus cases overwhelm Mumbai’s hospitals

As India’s pandemic continues, in some areas the healthcare system is close to collapse

Plan on cards to keep tabs on migrants going home

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is working on a new protocol for surveillance of migrants who moved home from cities to ensure that the infection doesnt spread in a new wave in villages.

Co Armagh mum's death 'robbed' family after cancer treatment halted due to Covid-19

THE family of a Co Armagh woman who died following a battle with cancer have said she will be remembered as a "real lady".

7 shot at Louisville protest over fatal police shooting

Taylor, a 26-year-old emergency medical tech, was shot eight times on March 13 after Louisville narcotics detectives knocked down the front door. No drugs were found in the home.

Rep. Tim Ryan's Big Idea: Giving Americans a mental timeout

The Big Idea is a series that asks top lawmakers and officials to discuss their moonshot — what’s the one proposal, if politics and polls and even price tag were not an issue, they’d implement to change the country for the better?

Where does stress live in the brain? Scientists may have the answer

A new study from scientists at Yale University have found where stress lives in the brain.

Jason Kenney faces criticism for incorrectly referring to COVID-19 as ‘influenza’

Alberta premier repeatedly said the novel coronavirus is a minimal threat to most people, while experts disagree

Oncologists highlight the need for more palliative care training

Oncologists who practice and teach at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center are calling on medical oncology training programs to invest substantially more time educating physicians about palliative care and how to talk to patients about "bad news."

Temple research suggests new way to prevent abdominal aortic aneurysm therapeutically

The main thoroughfare that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the abdomen is known as the abdominal aorta.

Nanoscope received NIH grant to advance ultrafast laser-based gene delivery to the retina

The Nanoscope team has developed Multi-Characteristic Opsins to sensitize cells toward low level of white light so that vision is improved at ambient room light.

Targeted drugs shrink breast cancer tumors in mice without toxic side effects

A team of researchers led by Worcester Polytechnic Institute Provost Wole Soboyejo has identified targeted drugs that reduced the sizes of hard-to-treat breast cancer tumors in mice without inducing the toxic side effects that are typically associated with conventional chemotherapy.

Combination therapy found to be effective against IDH1-mutated acute myeloid leukemia

A combination therapy of ivosenidib (IVO) plus venetoclax (VEN) with or without azacitidine (AZA) was found to be effective against a specific genetic subtype of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in a Phase Ib/II trial led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Ringgit opens higher against US dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 ― The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar in early session today on an overnight recovery of oil prices but investors are cautious by a possible escalation of the United States (US)-China trade war risk, said an analyst. At 9.08am today, the local note was quoted at...

Cannabis Farming

A federal court in Washington dismissed a cannabis farming business’ claims against Chelan County relating to its moratorium on siting new cannabis businesses. Grandpa Bud, the cannabis farm, has not shown that the county did not have a legitimate interest in regulating cannabis production. 

West Belfast father died from cancer days after meeting first grandchild

A WEST Belfast father has lost a year-long battle with cancer just two days after the joy of meeting his first grandchild.

Bacterial colonies of tumors could guide cancer care

The human body is teeming with bacteria, and a new study finds the same is true of many cancers -- raising questions about what role microbes might play in the diseases.

NCCCR continues to deliver high-quality services during COVID-19 pandemic

Hamad Medical Corporation’s National Center for Cancer Care and Research (NCCCR) continues to deliver highquality cancer services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Measures has been taken protect all vulnerable patients and limit the risk of exposure to patients and staff.

Men’s health: Importance of regular health screening, medication adherence among Malaysians

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 – In a world now affected by many non-communicable diseases, there is a need to encourage both genders to go for screening for diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and hyperlipidaemia and subsequently adhering to the treatment plan. Compliance with medication is of great...

Study reveals factors influencing outcomes in kidney cancer treated with immunotherapy

By analyzing tumors from patients treated with immunotherapy for advanced kidney cancer in three clinical trials, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute scientists have identified several features of the tumors that influence their response to immune checkpoint inhibitor drugs.

New streamlined assay can improve prenatal detection of alpha-thalassemia

In a report in The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics, published by Elsevier, researchers describe a rapid, accurate novel assay for nondeletional alpha-thalassemia genotyping based on one-step nested asymmetric PCR melting curve analysis, which may enhance prenatal diagnosis, newborn screening, and large-scale population screening.

Better outcomes, lower cost in first-ever oncology hospital at home evaluation

Researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah (U of U) presented the first outcomes evaluation of an adult oncology hospital-at-home program today at the 2020 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting. The study evaluated patients participating in HCI's Huntsman at HomeTM. The data demonstrate strong evidence for this care model, showing improved patient outcomes, including reduced hospitalizations and decreased visits to the emergency department.

Assessing cancer diagnosis in children with birth defects

In this study, led by Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital, researchers provide a better understanding of cancer risk in children with birth defects.

Leukemia drug nilotinib safe, shows promise against Alzheimer's disease in trial

May 29 (UPI) -- The leukemia drug nilotinib, which shows promise in reducing the effects of Alzheimer's disease, is safe and has minimal side effects when used at low doses, according to a small clinical trial published Friday in the journal Annals of Neurology.

O'Meara waiting for all-clear from medical team

Hawthorn are optimistic injured midfielder Jaeger O'Meara can avoid donning a Jason Dunstall-esque crash helmet and appear in round two.

The world is still far from herd immunity for coronavirus

In new studies that test the population more broadly, the percentage of people who have been infected so far is still in the single digits. The numbers are a fraction of the threshold known as herd immunity, at which the virus can no longer spread widely.

Cancer, coronavirus are a dangerous mix, new studies find

New research shows how dangerous the coronavirus is for current and former cancer patients. Those who developed COVID-19 were much more likely to die within

$50k donation for healthcare

Kelowna Chevrolet has made a $50,000 donation to the Our Students, Your Health campaign.

Shorter 5-day course of remdesivir works as well as 10-day: Gilead study

SAN FRANCISCO, California: Gilead Sciences Inc, which has suggested that a shorter treatment duration could extend limited supplies of its drug ...

Karnataka on alert over locust invasion

Entomologist says Amphan may have changed the wind direction leading to change of route

Stress induced arthritis: Know how to deal with it naturally

Stress contributes significantly to the development of autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. Know how to deal with this condition.

Rare deadly disease linked to coronavirus infection seen in children

Now, new evidence has shown that children with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) experience a Kawasaki-like illness, called multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). The complication is akin to toxic shock syndrome, a condition that occurs due to sepsis. Though rare, the condition is life-threatening.

Radiation and surgery do not prolong survival in newly diagnosed metastatic breast cancer

Up to now, women who present with a new diagnosis of breast cancer that is already in an advanced stage (stage IV) face an unanswered question about whether surgery and radiation to the tumor in the breast (local therapy) will prolong survival compared to the traditional treatment of systemic treatment alone.

Flu season is bad news for Covid-19 severity, scientists warn

Worsening the situation, are the country’s extreme socioeconomic disparities, which threaten the survival of vulnerable communities.

Rajkot: 10 faculty members resign protesting transfer of their head

Dr Gadhvicharan, head of the medicine department of the PDU Medical College, was transferred to Bhavnagar

China, India soak up oil from floating storage as demand recovers

A total of 3.4 million tonnes of crude oil was discharged from floating storage into Asian markets in the past seven days, with China the top destination at 1.8 million tonnes and India second at 842,679 tonnes.

As it ramps up public healthcare, India must give more room to private sector

Only a healthy nation can grow. The COVID-19 pandemic has presented India with an opportunity. The Indian healthcare system can go through a radical overhauling, where it can be more sustainable as well as responsive.

Givealittle page raises money for drought-stricken Hawke's Bay farmers

"There is a massive and critical lack of feed, and some farmers are in dire situations, mentally exhausted and trying to keep stock alive."

Covid-19 study on hydroxychloroquine use questioned by 120 researchers and medical professionals

Surgisphere issues public statement defending integrity of coronavirus study published in the Lancet

Bayanihan law draws support

Two senators on Thursday filed separate bills to extend the validity of the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act, giving President Rodrigo Duterte more time during which he can realign appropriations under the national budget to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 pandemic.

Covidiots: Here in my backyard

There is an elephant in the room. The pesky flu is all over town. Old and kids, rich and poor, are all, included in its tour. If you fail to self-isolate,

The Left wields its Science Club

When Michael Dukakis ran for president in 1988, he presented himself as a technocrat rather than a politician. Good government, he suggested, was about implementing what science and its derivatives, social science and the dismal science of economics, had shown to work. Technocratic solutions founded on science should, he implied, trump less tangible and more emotional phenomena such as optimism, the entrepreneurial spirit, and patriotism.

5-day Remdesivir dose works as well as the 10-day dose in COVID-19, study finds

With more than 5.8 million people infected with the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the search is on for an effective SARS-CoV-2 vaccine or drug to treat COVID-19 disease.

A mislaid path for PAS — Liew Chin Tong

MAY 29 — The existing arrangement of Muafakat Nasional between PAS and Umno is not as straightforward as one plus one equals two. There's more to this than meets the eye. As a political science student researching on PAS and later as a politician working closely with PAS leaders, I often lamented...

Govt should provide relief to healthcare: Dr PC Reddy, founder chairman, Apollo Hospitals

Dr Reddy believes the country must be mindful of the galloping growth of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) crisis which is going to be another huge health burden.

Blood test as a potential new weapon in the fight to eliminate malaria

An international collaborative team from PROS Ehime University and CellFee Science, Japan; the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, Australia; Pasteur Institute, France; and Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics, Switzerland developed a new diagnostic blood test which detects recent exposure to 'vivax' malaria. The new test can also identify people who may harbor dormant liver-stage malaria parasites, which can cause illness. This new diagnostic approach has the potential to enhance malaria surveillance and accelerate elimination.

Ghanaian Times: Reopening schools amid coronavirus pandemic

Since March, schools across the country have been closed to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. Subsequently, the country has struggled to combat the disease that has no known cure yet.

Peshawar's Hayatabad hospital forced to turn COVID-19 patients away over shortage of beds

The HMC has seen a rise in COVID-19 patient admitting themselves for treatment as the complex is the only one offering plasma therapy for the infections

Lyft violates Washington DC sick day law during pandemic, lawsuit claims

Lyft violates Washington DC sick day law during pandemic, lawsuit claims

How Kibra has fueled surge of Covid-19 cases as 147 more test positive

Spike in cases in Kibra and Langata linked to lack of social distancing and heavy use of public transport.

Gov't committed to making Internet access a right, says minister

MINISTER of Science, Energy and Technology Fayval Williams says COVID-19 has brought into...

Immunity Passports Are a Threat to Our Privacy and Information Security

With states beginning to ease shelter-in-place restrictions, the conversation on COVID-19 has turned to questions of when and how we can return to work, take kids to school, or plan air

Erin O'Toole promises increased childcare support as part of COVID-19 economic recovery plan

Both frontrunners in the Conservative leadership race, O'Toole and Peter MacKay, have now released their plans for leading Canada out of the COVID-19 crisis

Flag day

Navy men unfurl the Philippine tricolor during a flag-raising ceremony in Imus, Cavite on May 28, 2020 as the nation celebrates Flag Day. The occasion also marks the Battle of Alapan that took place on May 28, 1898 led by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, who displayed the Filipino flag for the first time. Flag Day is celebrated from May 28 to June 12 each year and Filipinos are encouraged to display the flag in all government offices, schools, private homes and business establishments.

Scientists from gnomAD Consortium release first set of discoveries on human genetic variation

For the last eight years, the Genome Aggregation Database Consortium (and its predecessor, the Exome Aggregation Consortium, or ExAC), has been working with geneticists around the world to compile and study more than 125,000 exomes and 15,000 whole genomes from populations around the world.

Study provides groundwork for restoring nerve-muscle connection in ALS

Patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, lose muscle control as nerve cells or neurons in the brain and spinal cord degenerate and can no longer send signals to muscles.

Study finds increase in pediatric fractures sustained at home during COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 social distancing measures, including the closure of schools and parks and the indefinite cancellation of team sports, have led to a nearly 60% decrease overall in pediatric fractures but an increase in the proportion of fractures sustained at home, according to a new study by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Getting Good Sleep Requires Having the Right Mindset

A few changes during your day to heal the mind can have lasting impact on your sleep.

How Do I Know If I Have Social Anxiety?

If you struggle with every day social interactions, read this.

Masking the Future of Well-Being

In the midst of pandemic suffering, we can learn a great from a gracious woman, a potter who lives on $300 a year in West Africa.

Cruz, Lee on Next Virus Legislation: Recovery, Not Relief Legislation

Sens. Ted Cruz and Mike Lee said tax cuts and deregulation are needed to help small businesses recover in the wake of coronavirus.

Computer Science – The best thing to study for a high starting salary in South Africa

Research by Analytico found that Computer Science graduates received the best starting salaries in South Africa.

Study: Women with Neanderthal Progesterone Gene Have Higher Fertility

Almost one in three women with European descent inherited a genetic variant of the progesterone receptor called V660L from Neanderthals.

Marine Biologists Discover New Species of Red Alga

A team of marine biologists from China and the United Kingdom has revised the taxonomy of Pyropia, a large genus of red alga (seaweed) in the family Bangiaceae, and described a new species and four new genera.

Simulating dead bodies could help calculate an accurate time of death

Forensic scientists currently use basic temperature measurements to determine time of death, but a 3D simulation of the entire body could give much more accurate estimates

Low Vaccination Rates Fueled NYC’s Last Measles Outbreak

Pediatric under vaccinations can lead to disease outbreaks in 2021

UKZN graduate who survived a stroke beats the odds to get her degree

Nokubonga Sithole suffered a stroke that paralysed the left side of her body in October 2018. She received treatment in hospital and was later discharged to begin her recovery at home.

Exclusive | PE firm ChrysCapital to buy out Capital International's stake in Intas Pharmaceuticals

Capital International wanted to exit the firm because its parent Capital Group is looking to shift focus away from the private equity vertical.

In-Depth: Is Herd Immunity our best bet in the fight against coronavirus?

With many countries easing lockdown restrictions, the debate on Herd Immunity has gained traction. What is Herd Immunity and is it achievable, here is all you need to know:

Australia could include Pacific labourers in 'travel bubble' as $280m aid shake-up revealed

Money set aside for scholarship and volunteer projects will be redirected towards medical and humanitarian interventions in the region

A PIL to shorten the road to medical care

Filed before the HC, the PIL raises the issue of massive shortage of ambulances; patients resorting to private players as city has only 93 BMC ambulances

NEET-PG aspirants to DMER, CET: Rich med students submitting fake EWS certificate

Many post-graduate medical aspirants have complained to the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) and the state CET cell

No regrets for teen who tried to cross Cook Strait in dinghy

A teen who had to be rescued while trying to cross Cook Strait in a dinghy says he would make the treacherous trip again. Tachyon Hutt, 18, set off...

Maternal Birth Trauma and PTSD

What is maternal birth trauma? Can it cause PTSD?

Your Feelings Are Real

Has your life experience been invalidated by others?

How The US Can Learn About Successful Innovation Strategies From Israel, The Startup Nation

How The US Can Learn About Successful Innovation Strategies From Israel, The Startup Nation.

Kansas man charged $50K in medical bills after accident

Alvin Letner doesn’t remember signing the form where he promises to pay a medical bill of nearly $50,000 he hadn’t yet seen.

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Judge rejects restraining order in chloroquine regulation lawsuit

A Washoe County judge has rejected the Nevada Osteopathic Medical Association’s request for a temporary restraining order against Gov. Steve Sisolak’s emergency regulation.

A Tokyo Hospital Is Livestreaming Surgeries in Virtual Reality

The Tokyo Women's Medical University started livestreaming surgery in virtual reality as a COVID-19 safety measure that may make education more accessible.

Interstellar Visitor May Be One of Rarest Objects In Universe

A team of scientists think the interstellar visitor 'Oumuamua might actually be a hydrogen iceberg. The unusual idea could explain its stranger properties.

Earth's Tectonic Plates Could Be 1 Billion Years Older Than We Thought

Scientists are constantly learning more about the tectonic plates shifting across our planet's surface. According to new research, it turns out those plates have been around on Earth for longer than we originally thought – about a billion years l

Cells Inside Cells: The Bacteria That Live in Cancer Cells

Cancer cells are comfy havens for bacteria. That conclusion arises from a rigorous study of over 1,000 tumor samples of different human cancers, which found bacteria living inside the cells of all the cancer types – from brain to bone to breast cancer – and even identified unique populations of bacteria residing in each type of cancer.

Solving the Medical Mystery of Anesthesia

Researchers have solved the longstanding mystery of the mechanisms behind the effects of anesthetics.

How Bacteria Purge Toxic Metals

Bacteria can identify – and then build resistance to – toxic chemicals and metals. Researchers have taken a closer look at this mechanism to understand how it works which could lead to the development of more effective antibacterial treatments.

The Recipe for Efficient Protein Synthesis

Scientists have studied more than 30 thousand variants of genetic sequences encoding two fluorescent proteins in order to determine which characteristics of mRNA can increase the efficiency of translation.

Smart Sponge Could Soak Up Oil Spills

Scientists have developed a highly porous smart sponge that selectively soaks up oil in water. With an ability to absorb more than 30 times its weight in oil, the sponge could be used to inexpensively and efficiently clean up oil spills without harming marine life.

Developing countries must not be left behind in pandemic recovery, Trudeau tells UN group

Weeks ahead of bid for seat on Security Council, PM tells virtual conference about Canada’s tradition of bringing together diverse groups

FMG appoints Claire Owens as new managing director

Huddersfield-based incident management and recovery business FMG, appointed Claire Owens as a new managing director in March, at the outset of the Covid-19 outbreak in the UK.

An Epidemic Simulation At The U.S. Naval War College Provides Lessons For The Coronavirus Pandemic

A deadly disease caused paralysis in decision-making at the top and misinformation to spread on social media – in a simulated epidemic from September 2019 that can provide lessons for today.

Harvard Medical Students Partner With Crowdsolving Platform Groopit To Launch Yelp-Like Covid-19 Testing Review Platform

First-year med students Dylan Cahill and J.C. Panagides were intent on giving people first-hand insight into testing sites across the country.

40% Of Americans Incorrectly Think Herpes Is Deadly, According To A Study

Getting to grips with safe sex is imperative for your physical and mental wellbeing. There are so many myths and misconceptions that surround STIs and a recent study found that 40% of Americans think herpes is deadly.

Why Molina Healthcare Stock Is Up 3x Despite Declining Revenue

Molina Healthcare’s stock (NYSE: MOH) has gained a whopping 240% since early 2017. But how did the company pull off such impressive gains, as its revenues actually declined 5% over the same period? Well, there is a valid reason, of course. As it turns out, the net earnings margins...

The Best Grammar Checker May Help You Get Promoted

Teachers, not only those of the English language but in most subjects, will advise students to improve their writing.