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WHO supports two new drugs for COVID-19 treatment
The two drugs, tested across seven trials on 4,000 COVID patients, can protect the immune system from overloading and lessen chances of ventilation.
Cutting beef from US diet could slash carbon footprints by 48%
Tulane University research finds that swapping just one serving per day for a more planet friendly alternative, North Americans could cut their carbon footprint by 48%.
Climate change affects the photosynthesis of carbon-storing mosses
Scientists find that peatland mosses are affected by temperature, so weather conditions could significantly reduce their ability to store carbon.
$2 million grant to explore link between chronic stress and Alzheimer’s
Researchers at WVA are investigating the connection between chronic stress and Alzheimer’s Disease using new $2 million grant from NIH
1 in 10 COVID patients could be infectious after 10 days
New research indicates that after 10 days, one in ten people may still have clinically relevant levels of potentially infectious COVID.
Over 100 Global South factories could make mRNA vaccines
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) found that over 100 manufacturers in Asia, Africa and Latin America are capable of making mRNA COVID vaccines - but pharmaceutical companies won't waive intellectual property rights.
What are the benefits of dancing?
Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, discusses the benefits of dancing on your general health.
Online Safety Bill report finds 62% of women face online abuse
According to evidence in the Online Safety Bill report, 62% of women aged between 18-34 experience online abuse and harassment - with 50% of 11-16 year old girls also facing these issues online.
Calculating research and action needed in conservation strategies
A new conservation tool predicts the ideal amount of time to spend on researching a habitat before ensuring effective protection.
Potential kidney damage from long-term use of blood pressure drugs
Research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine brings attention to the dangers of long-term use of blood pressure medication
New stem cell model of albinism to study related eye conditions
First patient-derived stem cell model for studying eye conditions related to oculocutaneous albinism developed by the National Eye Institute
Lead author of the report, Doctor Aman George from the National Eye Institute (NEI) stated that “this ‘disease-in-a-dish’ system will help us understand how the absence of pigment in albinism leads...
The key to global warming models is ocean acidity
Ocean acidity is an essential variable in validating climate models, accurately predicting complex environmental dynamics and major changes to Pacific Ocean currents.
£2.3 million awarded to York University for sickle cell anaemia research
The Bill & Melinda Gates foundation have awarded £2.3million to the University of York, in attempt to push research into sickle cell anaemia.
Upper ocean temperatures break records for sixth year
Earth’s oceans are hotter than ever with accumulated heat in the upper ocean at record levels, breaking the temperature record for a sixth consecutive year.
Taiwan announces $200 million for microchip production in Lithuania
Taiwan announced a $200 million investment for microchip production in Lithuania, with a further $1 billion credit programme for innovation.
Scientists can restore lifespan of a dead lithium battery
Researchers have found a way to revitalise rechargeable lithium batteries, potentially improving the capacity of next generation batteries.
Increased use of mental health drugs in patients with heart disease
According to a new study, nearly one in five patients with heart disease use mental health drugs, leading to almost a doubled risk of premature deaths with the condition.
COVID vaccine can cause temporary change to menstruation cycle
Scientists analysed 23,754 menstrual cycles to find that menstruation can be temporarily, harmlessly changed - by taking two mRNA vaccines during the same cycle.
The secret link between deforestation and flooding in West Africa
The frequency of thunderstorms has doubled in the last 30 years, in some fast-growing West African coastal cities.
Smoking can cause social isolation and loneliness
A study suggests that smokers are more likely to become socially isolated and lonely as they age, compared to non-smokers.