Warning over worldwide boom in labs designed to handle deadliest pathogens – as top scientists fear ‘leak’ from poorly-ran sites in Asia Experts are concerned about a rise in labs with no defined set of safety rules Read more: Head of charity which funded Wuhan site hits back at leak claims Fears…
The five signs you're not getting enough sleep
The five signs you’re not getting enough sleep Overheating or risky decisions could be signs you are not getting enough sleep Other signs you’re sleep deprived could be craving a takeaway or poor memory Balancing work, a social life and staying fit and healthy can mean a good night’s sleep is…
PBD Biotech’s new lyophilized PCR reaction bead offers easy ambient shipping, extends global reach of active TB test
Tuberculosis testing and treatment needs to happen close to the point of infection. PBD Biotech has developed a lyophilized PCR reaction bead for its Actiphage® blood test for active TB. This enables ambient shipping without the need for a cold chain, which reduces the cost of shipment and extends the…
Astrology Can Help You Unpack Your Relationship to Money & Here's How
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Money is a super personal thing. We all have inherited beliefs, everyday habits, and material constraints that inform how we approach our finances. It makes sense, then, that your…
Delivering culturally responsive sleep health services to Indigenous adolescents
The University of Queensland and Beyond Blue have partnered to deliver culturally responsive sleep health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adolescents in Queensland. Project lead Associate Professor Yaqoot Fatima from UQ's Poche Centre for Indigenous Health said Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adolescents experience disproportionately high rates of…
Filling a niche: Neural stem cells help maintain their microenvironment
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PFAS might be everywhere—including toilet paper—but let’s keep the health risks in context
The United States Environmental Protection Agency has announced new limits on the toxic “forever chemicals”—perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—in drinking water. The announcement comes amid rising concern about PFAS, which persist in the environment, are ubiquitous and do not break down over time. The carbon and fluorine PFAS compounds have…
Researchers report method to determine the absolute dose for new radiotherapy cancer treatment technique
Scientists at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) have achieved an important breakthrough in the development of a new and highly accurate radiotherapy treatment for cancer called FLASH RT. The new treatment is as effective as current techniques but could also prevent unnecessary damage to healthy tissue and considerably shorten the…
Granddad has heart attack and dies in taxi travelling to bowling club
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 A grandfather died after suffering a heart attack in the…
Nonprofit hospitals' vague charity care criteria
Illustration: Annelise Capossela/Axios Tax-exempt hospitals revamped their charity care policies during the pandemic, in some cases using vague language to describe who was eligible and occasionally tightening access based on immigration status, according to an analysis in JAMA Network Open. Why it matters: Safety net hospitals play a key role…
