Here’s why the WHO says a coronavirus vaccine is 18 months away
The World Health Organisation said this week it may be 18 months before a vaccine against the coronavirus is publicly available. Let’s explore why, even with global efforts, it might take this long. China shared publicly the full RNA sequence…
Read MoreFind social media frustrating? Try empathy
Does social media make you happier… or more frustrated? Once supposed to help us strengthen our bonds and create new connections, social media now seems just as associated with bullying, burnout and endless conflict. In some cases, it may actually…
Read MoreA MobiHealthNews reader's guide to HIMSS20
It’s no secret that with tens of thousands of participants and five days of programming, HIMSS can be a little overwhelming. This year is no different — from former Yankees star Alex Rodriguez (A-Rod) dishing out his advice on health investing…
Read MoreScientists race to develop vaccine for new coronavirus
Scientists from the United States to Australia are using new technology in an ambitious, multi-million-dollar drive to develop a vaccine in record time to tackle China’s coronavirus outbreak. The new virus has spread rapidly since emerging late last year in…
Read MoreDR MAX THE MIND DOCTOR: Small acts of kindness that have a big impact
DR MAX THE MIND DOCTOR: Small acts of kindness that have a big impact When people hear that I am a doctor, one of two things usually happens. Either they try to show me a part of their anatomy and…
Read MoreZapping the penis with sound waves could tackle erectile dysfunction
Zapping the penis with sound waves could tackle erectile dysfunction ‘by stimulating the growth of nerve fibres and blood vessels’ Scientists tested low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy It delivers up to 2,400 pulses of sound to the shaft of the penis…
Read MoreDR MAX: MEN on the wrong side of the 'gender gap' in health
DR MAX THE MIND DOCTOR: When it comes to health, it’s MEN who are on the wrong side of the ‘gender gap’ A founding principle of the NHS was equality: the idea that everyone was entitled to healthcare that was…
Read MoreOne in 10 GPs working full-time with 40% switching to locum work
Just one in 10 GPs are working full-time in a surgery with 40% switching to locum work that earns them up to £200,000 per year GPs who operate as locums avoid admin and financial burden of a surgery Experts warned…
Read MoreMore than a knee injury: ACL tears cause harmful changes in our brain structure
It’s known that some joint function is often permanently lost after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, and re-injury is common even with intensive physical therapy, but it’s unclear why. New research from the University of Michigan School of Kinesiology shows structural…
Read MoreBest Couples Workouts to Strengthen Your Bodies & Your Relationship
One-on-one time with your partner is a precious commodity when there’s kids to wrangle, taxes to file and a million other little things demanding your attention. Why not embrace multitasking by combining some quality time with your SO with your…
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