From faux-chicken satay to imitation beef rendang, a high-tech Singapore laboratory is replicating popular Asian dishes with plant-based meat alternatives to feed the region’s growing appetite for sustainable food.
EXPLAINER: Why patents on COVID vaccines are so contentious
The Biden administration’s call to lift patent protections on COVID-19 vaccines to help poor parts of the world get more doses has drawn praise from some countries and health advocates.
Tahiti and the rest of French Polynesia has reopened to tourism
The beautiful islands of French Polynesia have officially reopened their borders to tourists.
Hong Kong Pushes ‘Fake News’ Label as Media Face ‘Worst of Times’
The police distributed a magazine denouncing “rumors and lies,” and have warned news outlets against undermining national security.
Feeling younger buffers older adults from stress, protects against health decline
People who feel younger have a greater sense of well-being, better cognitive functioning, less inflammation, lower risk of hospitalization and even live longer than their older-feeling peers. A study published by the American Psychological Association suggests one potential reason for the link between subjective age and health: Feeling younger could help buffer middle-aged and older …
‘Jupiter’s Legacy’ has superheroes, but it moves a lot slower than a speeding bullet
For a series about superheroes, “Jupiter’s Legacy” moves in what feels like slow motion. The result is a Netflix drama that’s impressive in its scope — adding to the growing roster of dark comic-book tales — but frustrating in its sluggish pacing, oscillating between twin timelines over the course of its eight initial episodes.
Why do some neurons degenerate and die in Alzheimer’s disease, but not others?
In the brain of a person with Alzheimer’s disease, neurons degenerate and die, slowly eliminating memories and cognitive skills. However, not all neurons are impacted equally. Some types of neurons in certain brain regions are more susceptible, and even among those subtypes—mysteriously—some perish and some do not.
Study reveals how opioid supply shortages shape emergency department prescribing behaviors
When evaluating the opioid crisis, research reveals that external factors—such as the volume of pre-filled syringes, or a default number of opioid tablets that could easily be ordered at discharge for the patient—can shift prescribing and compel emergency department (ED) physicians to administer or prescribe greater quantities of opioids. A new study published in the …
The Lancet: Once-in-a-generation opportunity to strengthen the NHS and invest in UK health and care
Post-pandemic, there is a historic opportunity to strengthen the NHS and improve health and care for all, according to a new LSE-Lancet Commission on the future of the NHS. The report is the first comprehensive analysis of the initial phases of the COVID-19 response and the main opportunities and challenges facing the NHS.
Patent Waiver for Covid Vaccines Will Be Considered, E.U. Says
The European Union said it was considering the proposal but did not endorse it. Germany said that the move could undermine the production of vaccines, deterring E.U. consideration of the plan.