Young gay men lack knowledge and awareness regarding the use of PrEP, a drug that stops them from contracting HIV, according to a study published in the Journal of Prevention
Archive for November 2023
“WHO’s Obsession with Breastfeeding: The Pitfalls of Overregulating Infant Formula”
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The World Health Organization (WHO) is on a crusade against promoting infant formula, calling for a cessation of influencers endorsing these products on social media platforms. While the WHO claims
Injecting stem cells into the brains of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) is safe, well-tolerated, and has a long-lasting effect on protecting the brain from further damage, according to a
Researchers from the Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) and the Cluster of Excellence “Science of Intelligence” (SCIoI), Germany, have found that fish with identical genetic material
Northumbria University, UK, has secured £50 million in funding to develop a world-leading space centre in the North East of England. Funding from the UK Space Agency (£10 million) and
Cameras monitor and analyse their every movement. Wearable sensors track their vital signs. Genetic testing informs a bespoke nutritional regime to optimise performance. This may sound like the backrooms of
New model estimates 70,000 deaths due to high temperatures during the summer of 2022
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Heat-related mortality during the summer of 2022 may have exceeded 70,000 deaths, according to a study published in the scientific journal The Lancet Regional Health. The team from the Barcelona
Cheaper medicines can be just as effective to treat migraine attacks as more expensive drugs, according to a study published in the European Journal of Neurology. Migraines are more than
All aquatic species contaminated with nano and microplastics in the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean
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All aquatic species in rivers flowing into the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea are contaminated with microplastics, according to a report called “i-plastic” published by an international team of researchers,
A team of researchers from Surrey University, UK, celebrate their success after winning funding to develop a “library of greening.” This new database will enable towns and cities around the