Targeting C5a/C5aR1 signaling ameliorates COVID-19 immunopathology
A recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server investigated the role of complement component 5a (C5a) and its receptor (C5a receptor type 1, C5aR1) in the pathophysiology of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Study: Targeting C5aR1 signaling reduced neutrophil extracellular traps…
Read MoreBritish Health Minister Resigns, Plunging Government Into Chaos
LONDON (Reuters) -British Health Secretary Sajid Javid resigned on Tuesday, plunging Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government into crisis. Javid said he had lost confidence in Johnson’s ability to govern in the national interest after a series of scandals, saying he…
Read MoreShapeshifting microrobots can brush and floss teeth: Hands-free system could effectively automate the treatment and removal of tooth-decay-causing bacteria and dental plaque, research shows
A shapeshifting robotic microswarm may one day act as a toothbrush, rinse, and dental floss in one. The technology, developed by a multidisciplinary team at the University of Pennsylvania, is poised to offer a new and automated way to perform…
Read MoreQ and A: Strategies for staying active with joint pain
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I enjoy an active lifestyle, from gardening to playing golf, cross-country skiing and participating in water fitness. I also walk daily. My knees have begun to bother me, and I am noticing some other aches and pains….
Read MoreTwo world-first studies point the way to preventing rheumatic fever in Aotearoa and internationally
University of Otago-led research has uncovered the strongest evidence yet that household overcrowding is a major risk factor for acute rheumatic fever and streptococcal infections of the skin. Their research is published in two companion articles in the international medical…
Read MoreThese Baby Names Give Off Major 'Stranger Things' Energy
Unless you’re living in the Upside Down, you’ve definitely heard of Netflix’s phenomenal hit series Stranger Things, now in its fourth season. And while choosing a baby name based on your favorite show might sound like something only a superfan would…
Read MoreCostco's Brand New Veggie Sides Make Weeknight Cooking So Much Easier
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. After a long day, it’s easy to just pop a frozen pizza in the oven and call it a…
Read MoreStudy identifies social, motor skills patterns unique to autistic children
Results from a new study published in Autism Research show that Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) each have their own distinct patterns of social and motor skills, which also overlap in some instances. The results also…
Read MoreExhausted and overwhelmed? You could be dealing with ‘summer burnout’
Feeling exhausted and overwhelmed by the need to make the most of the summer? You could be dealing with seasonal burnout. Does you feel like you’re under a lot of pressure to live this summer to the full? From balmy nights in…
Read MoreIs yoga’s ‘trapped wind position’ legit?
The trapped wind position is a yoga stretch to help expel gas — but how does it work? There’s nothing quite like reaching into a yoga pose that immediately stretches the pain away. Whether it’s child’s pose when your back…
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