France and the United States have experienced a tremendous reduction in the number of organ donations and solid organ (kidney,…
Acupuncture May Ease Indigestion
Feelings of bloating and fullness were relieved by use of acupuncture needles.
Multitasking in the workplace can lead to negative emotions
From writing papers to answering emails, it’s common for office workers to juggle multiple tasks at once. But those constant…
A close relative of SARS-CoV-2 found in bats offers more evidence it evolved naturally
Researchers describe a recently identified bat coronavirus that contains insertions of amino acids at the junction of the S1 and…
Are our brains hard-wired for longing?
A new brain imaging study of prairie voles — which are among only about 5% of mammalian species besides humans…
Children face risk for severe complications and death from COVID-19
Children, teens and young adults are at greater risk for severe complications from COVID-19 than previously thought and those with…
Coordinated strategy to accelerate COVID-19 vaccine candidates is key, experts say
A harmonized and collaborative approach to the clinical testing, scale-up and distribution of candidate vaccines to prevent COVID-19 is essential,…
Imaging reveals bowel abnormalities in patients with COVID-19
Patients with COVID-19 can have bowel abnormalities, including ischemia, according to a new study.
COPD and smoking associated with higher COVID-19 mortality
Current smokers and people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have an increased risk of severe complications and higher mortality…
Emotional well-being while home gardening similar to other popular activities, study finds
Researchers found that gardening at home had a similar effect on emotional well-being (or happiness) as biking, walking or dining…