Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain There are more than 1 million people on NHS waiting lists for mental health care in the UK. Many of them have to wait weeks or…
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COVID-19 vaccines for kids are mired in uncertainty amid conflicting federal guidance
It’s August, and parents and caregivers are frantically preparing their kids for a new school year by buying supplies, filling out forms and meeting teachers. This year, many parents also…
Grief feels unbearable, disorienting and chaotic – a grief researcher and widow shares evidence-based ways to face the early days of loss
The July 4 floods in Kerr County, Texas, sent shockwaves across the country. Now that most of the victims’ burials are over, the weight of grief is just beginning for…
Portable test detects infections from a single drop of blood in 15 minutes
At the core of a new diagnostic test created by ASU researchers are tiny gold nanoparticles, engineered to detect extremely small amounts of disease-related proteins. The device is so sensitive…
How small changes in walking technique may help treat knee osteoarthritis
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Gait analysis and pain measures show that subtly adjusting the angle of the foot during walking may reduce knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. This approach may…
Viking-Age hoard reveals trade between England and the Islamic World
A Viking-Age silver hoard unearthed in Bedale, North Yorkshire, is providing new insights into wealth and trading links between England and the Islamic World. First discovered in 2012 by a…
When Gut Rhythms Over-Sync With the Brain, Mental Strain Rises
Summary: A large-scale study has found that unusually strong coordination between brain activity and the stomach’s slow, rhythmic waves may signal greater mental distress. Using fMRI and electrogastrography on more…
Antitumor mRNA-based vaccines show potential against gastric cancer metastasis
Neoantigen (tumor-specific antigen) mRNA-based vaccines induce progenitor‑exhausted T cells that support anti‑PD‑1 therapy, leading to enhanced antitumor efficacy against gastric cancer, which has metastasized to the peritoneum (i.e., the lining…
US has slashed global vaccine funding – if philanthropy fills the gap, there could be some trade-offs
The U.S. government is relaxing federal vaccine requirements and cutting vaccine research and development funding here at home. Elsewhere, it’s going even further. The Trump administration has stopped funding Gavi,…
Survey reveals top reasons why kids avoid going to school
On the first day of school, Kelley McChristy waves goodbye as her sons head out the door, equipped with coping tools to support a smooth transition back to the classroom.…
