Mystery viruses, electric bacteria, tiny plastic-eaters: 10 things we learned about microbes in 2021
Take a trip to the marvelous world of microbes, where bacteria breathe electricity, neon-yellow slime molds forage for snacks on the forest floor, and thousands of mysterious viruses hang out in your guts. This year, scientists made a slew of…
Read MoreMartha Stewart’s One-Step Salad Recipe Is Said to Bring 'Good Luck' If You Eat It On This Day
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. With any new year, new changes come about. Whether it be a change in attitude or a change in…
Read MoreThe most significant mergers and acquisitions of 2021
It’s been a big year for wheeling and dealing in the healthcare IT space, that much is for sure. And the biggest of all happened just days before the calendar flipped over, with Oracle’s landmark $28.3 billion acquisition of Cerner….
Read MoreAspirin side effects to watch for when going to the toilet – get checked out ‘immediately’
AstraZeneca: Aspirin is 'probably more dangerous' says expert 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….
Read MoreThese Days, Find Diabetes ‘Opinion Leaders’ on Twitter
Increasingly, social media platforms such as Twitter are giving knowledgeable but lesser-known experts on medical topics like diabetes a prominent voice. “Key opinion leaders” in medical fields are those traditionally with the greatest academic expertise, high publication counts with first…
Read MoreFDA close to booster authorization for kids 12-15: report
Fox News Flash top headlines for January 1 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reportedly planning to expand eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots on…
Read MoreSmart sutures to monitor deep surgical wounds
Monitoring surgical wounds after an operation is an important step to prevent infection, wound separation and other complications. However, when the surgical site is deep in the body, monitoring is normally limited to clinical observations or costly radiological investigations that…
Read MoreDiabetes: The daily food linked to 60 percent higher risk of the condition
Diabetes type 2: Dr Zoe Williams discusses high blood sugar risks 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…
Read MoreHypertension With Right Subclavian Plaque Tied to CV Events
The study covered in this summary was published on researchsquare.com as a preprint and has not yet been peer reviewed. Key Takeaways The study demonstrates that the prevalence of right subclavian plaques is an independent risk factor for future cardiovascular…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Casts Bleak Shadow Over New Year Celebrations, Again
MUMBAI/ROME (Reuters) — COVID-19 will stifle New Year celebrations around the world for the second year running on Friday, with governments in many countries hurriedly scaling back festivities in an effort to contain rampant contagion. Global coronavirus infections hit a record high over…
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