Alzheimer’s research gets more attention if scientists leave out the word ‘mice’ from study titles
News media are more likely to report on a novel scientific finding about Alzheimer's disease if ...
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Russia claims to have spotted ANOTHER type of Covid
Russia may have spotted ANOTHER type of Covid - with scientists now testing whether vaccines work ...
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US hits grim 600,000 COVID-19 death toll milestone
The United States hit a grim milestone and surpassed 600,000 coronavirus deaths on Tuesday, according to ...
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Just 16% of US pregnant women have received at least one dose of the Covid vaccine
Pregnant women are getting vaccinated against COVID-19 at very low rates, a new report finds. Only 16 ...
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Indian Delta coronavirus variant detected in Hawaii, so is US on its way to having UK-like outbreak?
The Indian 'Delta' coronavirus variant has been detected for the first time on the islands of ...
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Taxing sugar-sweetened drinks DOES work: Volume of soda purchased in Philadelphia fell by 42%
Philadelphia's tax on sugary beverages seems to have worked, as the volume of purchases fell two ...
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Exposure to the common cold CAN protect against coronavirus, Yale study finds
The common cold can jumpstart the immune system, protecting against coronavirus infection, a new study suggests.Researchers ...
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‘Ice’ flavoured e-cigarettes may be a gateway to nicotine dependence
E-cigarettes are often touted as a good alternative for people trying to wean themselves from tobacco.But ...
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‘Ultra-processed’ foods make up more than 60% of the calories consumed by British children
Ultra-processed foods such as frozen pizza and fizzy drinks make up more than 60 per cent ...
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New treatment stops progression of Alzheimer’s in monkey brains
A new drug treatment stops the progression of Alzheimer's disease in monkey brains, scientists report. The drugs ...
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