The Expert: Dr Giles Yeo is a geneticist with two decades’ experience studying obesity, based at the University of Cambridge. He is the author of Why Calories Don’t Count and Gene Eating. MH: A reduced-calorie diet is generally considered the key to weight loss. But you’ve argued that most diets ultimately fail. Why is this? GY: In a sense, the […]
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Since COVID-19 reached global pandemic status, many countries have faced containment pressures from both domestic and international transmission after experiencing multiple epidemic waves. But according to a new paper co-written by a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign urban and environmental economics expert, taming domestic transmission of the novel coronavirus ought to be prioritized over international travel bans or restrictions ostensibly aimed […]
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When a medical imaging exam provides a clinical benefit, the only risk that should be considered is the exam itself rather than a patient’s previous radiation exposure, according to a statement by three scientific groups representing medical physicists, radiologists, and health physicists. The American Association of Physicists in Medicine, in conjunction with the American College of Radiology and the Health […]
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LONDON — As Britain enjoyed a summertime lull in COVID-19 cases, the nation’s attention turned to the end of pandemic-related restrictions and holidays in the sun. But scientists are warning the public not to be complacent, saying high levels of infection in the community are likely to lead to another spike in cases this fall. The reason for their pessimism […]
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Australia’s capital Canberra was ordered into a seven-day lockdown Thursday, after a single COVID-19 case was detected in the city that has largely avoided virus restrictions. About 400,000 people in the nation’s political hub will be under stay-at-home orders from 5:00 pm local time, joining millions more already under lockdown in Australia’s southeast. “This is the most serious public health […]
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The important symptoms of bladder cancer to remember We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Nearly 5,000 people pass away from bladder cancer each year in the UK. The […]
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Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) could green-light a booster dose of the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines for people with weakened immune systems within the next 2 days, according to multiple media reports. The agency, along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and […]
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Lizzo is many things: an extremely talented singer-songwriter, a comedic content creator, and a fierce advocate of self-love, especially for fat Black women. With everything she creates — whether it's a catchy, mood-boosting tune or a funny TikTok video — she inspires fans to celebrate themselves at every step and live their best lives. But for Lizzo, the journey to […]
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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) causes DNA damage and mutations when added to cultured mammalian cells at concentrations comparable to those used in people, new research indicates. “This drug is capable of inducing genetic mutation, which means we must carefully measure the risks and benefits of its use, especially in the context of clinical trials,” lead investigator Ahmad […]
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Delta variant: Expert on vaccines’ impact on transmissibility We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The rollout of the vaccine continues at pace with 16- to 17-year-olds […]
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