Research finds significant head injury in women prisoners linked with past abuse
New research has found that 78% of women prisoners in Scotland have a history of significant head injury—most of which occurred in the context of domestic...
Category: Health
New imaging technique could lead to better bio-implants for patients
University of Birmingham scientists have developed a new microscopic imaging approach to take a closer look at 3D-printing for developing future patient implants, as well as...
Depression and anxiety more common in heart failure than cancer patients
Nearly one in four patients with heart failure is depressed or anxious, according to a study published during this week’s Heart Failure Awareness Days. Patients with...
The First Cell: Jump-starting the global cancer revolution
“The First Cell” is the title of a revolutionary book written in 2019 by oncologist Azra Raza from the Columbia University Medical Center. In it, she...
Health outcomes differ between UK and US children with cystic fibrosis
A new study led by University of Liverpool researchers has confirmed that children with cystic fibrosis (CF) in the US have better lung function than UK...
Mexico’s Caribbean coast at “imminent risk” of lockdown
The governor of Mexico’s resort-studded Caribbean coast said Thursday his state is at “imminent risk” of returning to lockdown as coronavirus cases there rose steadily.
Misinformation surges amid India’s COVID-19 calamity
The man in the WhatsApp video says he has seen it work himself: A few drops of lemon juice in the nose will cure COVID-19.
UK pubs face recruiting struggle ahead of indoor reopening
Pub and restaurant owners across England will breathe a sigh of relief on Monday, as months of coronavirus restrictions are lifted, allowing them to serve groups...
Greece launches tourism season, eyes pandemic recovery
Greece kickstarts its tourism season on Friday, with both the government and travel operators hoping the lure of sun, sand and sea will bring a sorely...
In pandemic milestone, US lifts indoor mask guidance for vaccinated people
The top US health agency on Thursday said it was lifting mask-wearing guidance for people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, a watershed moment that President...
