Exclusive: head of key research into third dose says it may be better to prioritise vulnerable firstCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThere is “almost certainly no urgency” to press ahead with booster shots for healthy adults …
UK’s sport minister denies London 2012 failed in aim to inspire more to exercise
Nigel Huddleston: anecdotal evidence shows ‘lasting impact’Sport England data shows decline in activity continuesThe UK’s minister for sport, Nigel Huddleston, has denied that London 2012 failed to deliver on its legacy of increased physical activity a…
Hospital calls for action to stop cyclist deaths at notorious London junction
Colleagues of Dr Marta Krawiec, who was killed while riding to work, say urgent safety work is neededA leading hospital has called for immediate safety works at a notoriously dangerous junction in central London where one of its doctors was killed last…
Brussels doctors to prescribe museum visits for Covid stress
Initiative may be rolled out further if successful in alleviating symptoms of burnout and psychiatric distressCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageDoctors in Brussels will be able to prescribe museum visits as part a three-month …
若いマウスの「ふん」を移植すると、老いたマウスの脳が若返る：研究結果
わたしたちの体全体に大きな影響を与えることがわかっている腸内細菌。このほど発表された研究では、老いたマウスに若いマウスの腸内細菌を移植すると、脳の認知機能や免疫機能が向上することがわかった。こうした研究が応用され、認知力が衰えた高齢者の治療として若者の便が使われる日が来るかもしれない。
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The power of no: how to build strong, healthy boundaries
When we find it difficult to say ‘no’ at work or at home, our responsibilities can quickly become overwhelming. For good mental health, focusing on our own needs and capabilities is crucialNo. A tiny, yet mighty word. To hear it can make us feel childl…
Juul hooked an entire generation on nicotine – can it redeem its image?
The company has been shamed by health regulators, lost revenue and is the center of hundreds of US lawsuits. Now it has thrown in a last-ditch effort to continue salesMore than a decade ago, Adam Bowen and James Monsees became friends over their smoke …
Long-Haulers Are Fighting for Their Future
Many people with long COVID feel that science is failing them. Neglecting them could make the pandemic even worse. Despite long-haulers’ fight for recognition, any discussion of the pandemic still largely revolves around two extremes—good health at one…
Whoop raises another $200M for its athlete-focused fitness wearable
Founded in 2012, Whoop is far from a household name in the world of fitness trackers. But over the years, the company has attracted its share of converts. It hasn’t had any issue attracting venture capital over the years, either. Last time we checked in on the Boston-based company was in late-2019, when it raised […]
Osana Salud raises $20M to build API-connected infrastructure for the LatAm healthcare industry
Osana Salud, which aims to transform the healthcare infrastructure in Latin America, has closed on a $20 million Series A round of funding led by General Catalyst. The Argentina-based, yet fully remote, startup was founded in 2019 — just a few months before the pandemic. Since launching less than a year ago, Osana says it […]