CRISPR therapy shows promise against influenza in human lung chips
The Influenza A virus (IAV) has been the cause of six major flu pandemics, responsible for 50 to…
46,000 Kaiser workers set to walk out October 14: Build rank-and-file committees to transform strike into battle for public health and democracy
The following is an open letter from the WSWS Healthcare Worker Newsletter to the nearly 46,000 Kaiser Permanente…
Ranveer Singh Cheers For Deepika Padukone As She Becomes First Mental Health Ambassador
(MENAFN– IANS) Mumbai, Oct 10 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone, on the occasion of World Mental Health Day…
Non-standard employment, paid sick leave, and income loss during COVID-19 self-isolation: cross-sectional findings from South Korea | International Journal for Equity in Health
Main findings Our investigation showed that South Korea’s self-isolation policy, which required people infected with COVID-19 to stay…
Taste-based flu test that detects infection within minutes
A new study reveals that a simple taste could one day tell you if you have the flu,…
Experts urge vaccination during pregnancy to prevent infant whooping cough deaths
Pertussis, or whooping cough, is on the rise and incidence now exceeds pre-pandemic numbers. While in adults and…
New algae gel provides realistic platform for breast cancer research
In 2020, right when Jane Baude was starting her Ph.D. research at UC Santa Barbara, she learned that…
Mood of the Boardroom: Mānuka honey sector eyes growth despite US tariffs and trade challenges
“Hives were at half a million in 2014. They’re back at half a million now, having peaked at…
Why Shortland Street is tackling a deadly new virus – and how the plot could help viewers process the Covid pandemic
A recent episode showed Dr Chris Warner stumped after Dr Esther Samuels became the latest victim of a…
NZ economy in deep per capita recession as investor confidence slumps
It was much weaker than expected and offered further evidence that we have faced a very challenging period.…
Professors think students are prepared for the workforce— nearly half of students disagree and feel unready even for entry-level roles
While it may be assumed that recent college graduates aren’t ready to take on the AI-burdened job market,…
Deeming rates have increased after a five-year freeze. Here’s how that could impact pension payments
Five years after being slashed to historical lows as a pandemic cost-of-living measure, deeming rates have increased again.…