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Coronavirus: What does evidence say about schools reopening?

Many studies suggest coronavirus has low transmission rates among children, but there are still risks to reopening schools that were closed due to social distancing policies




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I help people who are addicted to the internet wean themselves off

Can you really be addicted to your smartphone? Daria Kuss has shown that it is only a problem for a small number of people - and she knows how to help




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Most people’s mental health conditions morph into others over time

As many as 86 per cent of people meet the criteria for a psychiatric diagnosis by middle age – and in many cases, a different diagnosis at some other time




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People put on ventilators for covid-19 may need lengthy rehabilitation

Healthcare systems need to prepare for the extensive physiotherapy and mental rehabilitation that people put on ventilators for covid-19 will need as they recover




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We really do relive experiences from waking life when we sleep

Brain implants have revealed that we replay conscious experiences while we sleep, with the same patterns of neurons firing during sleep as in waking life




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Covid-19 shows why an infodemic of bad science must never happen again

Once the coronavirus pandemic is over, we must work out how to stop the spread of poor information that has helped make a bad situation that much worse




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Common herpes virus causes signs of Alzheimer's disease in brain cells

A study of brain cells in a dish adds to growing evidence that Alzheimer’s disease can be caused by herpes viruses, but antiviral treatment may help stop it




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Black people in England and Wales twice as likely to die with covid-19

The latest coronavirus news updated every day including coronavirus cases, the latest news, features and interviews from New Scientist and essential information about the covid-19 pandemic




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Top brewer AB InBev sees worse ahead, but hope in China

The world's biggest brewer, AB InBev, says it sees signs of a rebound in China, but warns the next quarter will still be worse overall. Julian Satterthwaite reports.




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Pessimism might signal upswing for stocks: advisor

Payne Capital Management's Courtney Dominguez says the high level of investor pessimism indicates the markets may have bottomed. She says savings could make their way into stocks.




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No right to praise healthcare workers and then ignore them: Pelosi takes aim at Trump

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday made an indirect dig at President Donald Trump's Navy Blue Angels flyover this weekend, saying that political leaders have 'no right to praise them and then ignore their needs.'




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Schumer: Reopening states without more tests is 'dangerous'

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday said it was 'dangerous' for the Trump administration to pressure states and businesses to 'reopen without a plan for a dramatic increase in testing'.




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As U.S. states reopen, White House keeps CDC guidance on the shelf

The White House shelved a step-by-step guide prepared by U.S. health officials to help states safely reopen mass transit and businesses closed by the coronavirus pandemic, an administration official said on Thursday. This report produced by Chris Dignam.




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Key Pence aide diagnosed with coronavirus

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary, the wife of one of President Donald Trump's senior advisors, has tested positive for the coronavirus, the second White House staffer to be diagnosed with the illness. This report produced by Chris Dignam.




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Playing Sports Might Sharpen Your Hearing

Title: Playing Sports Might Sharpen Your Hearing
Category: Health News
Created: 12/9/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 12/9/2019 12:00:00 AM




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Your Teeth Are a Permanent Archive of Your Life: Study

Title: Your Teeth Are a Permanent Archive of Your Life: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 3/25/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 3/25/2020 12:00:00 AM




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AHA News: Persistent Asthma Linked to Increased Risk for Heart Rhythm Disorder

Title: AHA News: Persistent Asthma Linked to Increased Risk for Heart Rhythm Disorder
Category: Health News
Created: 2/4/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/5/2020 12:00:00 AM





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Thyroid Peroxidase Test

Title: Thyroid Peroxidase Test
Category: Procedures and Tests
Created: 11/18/2001 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/13/2019 12:00:00 AM




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Hyperthyroidism

Title: Hyperthyroidism
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 12/31/1997 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/20/2019 12:00:00 AM




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Pet Food Recall Widens Again on New Threat

Title: Pet Food Recall Widens Again on New Threat
Category: Health News
Created: 5/4/2007 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/4/2007 12:00:00 AM




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Experts Advise New Warnings for LASIK

Title: Experts Advise New Warnings for LASIK
Category: Health News
Created: 4/28/2008 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/28/2008 12:00:00 AM




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Artificial Cervical Disc Surgery Cheaper Than Fusion

Title: Artificial Cervical Disc Surgery Cheaper Than Fusion
Category: Health News
Created: 4/29/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/29/2008 12:00:00 AM




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1 in 4 Toddlers Improperly Vaccinated

Title: 1 in 4 Toddlers Improperly Vaccinated
Category: Health News
Created: 4/30/2008 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2008 12:00:00 AM




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Measles Strikes 72 People in 10 States

Title: Measles Strikes 72 People in 10 States
Category: Health News
Created: 5/2/2008 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/2/2008 12:00:00 AM




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Hypertension Takes Huge Toll in Developing Countries

Title: Hypertension Takes Huge Toll in Developing Countries
Category: Health News
Created: 5/2/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/2/2008 12:00:00 AM




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Experts Back Away From Annual PSA Test

Title: Experts Back Away From Annual PSA Test
Category: Health News
Created: 4/28/2009 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/28/2009 12:00:00 AM




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After Teeth Are Pulled, Platelet-Rich Plasma May Speed Healing

Title: After Teeth Are Pulled, Platelet-Rich Plasma May Speed Healing
Category: Health News
Created: 4/23/2010 12:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/26/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Allergy-Linked Mouth Breathing Spells Trouble for Kids

Title: Allergy-Linked Mouth Breathing Spells Trouble for Kids
Category: Health News
Created: 4/23/2010 12:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/26/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Injection Helps Treat Hard-to-Control Type 2 Diabetes

Title: Injection Helps Treat Hard-to-Control Type 2 Diabetes
Category: Health News
Created: 4/23/2010 10:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/26/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Airborne Fungus Expected to Spread in U.S.

Title: Airborne Fungus Expected to Spread in U.S.
Category: Health News
Created: 4/26/2010 10:57:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/26/2010 10:57:30 AM




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Laughter Can Stimulate a Dull Appetite

Title: Laughter Can Stimulate a Dull Appetite
Category: Health News
Created: 4/26/2010 2:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/27/2010 12:00:00 AM




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New Clues Shed Light on Sperm Function, Male Fertility

Title: New Clues Shed Light on Sperm Function, Male Fertility
Category: Health News
Created: 4/28/2010 8:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/28/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Experimental Drug Offers Hope for Cystic Fibrosis Patients

Title: Experimental Drug Offers Hope for Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Category: Health News
Created: 4/27/2010 6:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/28/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Selenium Helped Cells 'Reboot' After Exposure to Cancer-Causing Chemicals

Title: Selenium Helped Cells 'Reboot' After Exposure to Cancer-Causing Chemicals
Category: Health News
Created: 4/27/2010 2:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/28/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Scalpels in Hand, Robots Take to the ER

Title: Scalpels in Hand, Robots Take to the ER
Category: Health News
Created: 4/27/2010 12:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/28/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Health Tip: Understanding Impetigo

Title: Health Tip: Understanding Impetigo
Category: Health News
Created: 4/30/2010 8:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Cancer Risk After Kidney Transplant Unaffected by Type of Drug Treatment

Title: Cancer Risk After Kidney Transplant Unaffected by Type of Drug Treatment
Category: Health News
Created: 4/29/2010 4:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Artificial Legs Now a Reality for Pets

Title: Artificial Legs Now a Reality for Pets
Category: Health News
Created: 4/29/2010 4:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Mere Sight of Sick Person May Boost Immune System

Title: Mere Sight of Sick Person May Boost Immune System
Category: Health News
Created: 4/29/2010 4:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2010 12:00:00 AM




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$1,000 Personal Genome Coming: Are We Ready?

Title: $1,000 Personal Genome Coming: Are We Ready?
Category: Health News
Created: 4/30/2010 11:39:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2010 11:39:20 AM




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Death Rate Declines for Americans With Hypertension

Title: Death Rate Declines for Americans With Hypertension
Category: Health News
Created: 4/26/2011 1:54:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/27/2011 12:00:00 AM




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Cayenne Pepper May Burn Calories, Curb Appetite

Title: Cayenne Pepper May Burn Calories, Curb Appetite
Category: Health News
Created: 4/28/2011 11:01:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/28/2011 12:00:00 AM




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Leprosy May Pass Between Armadillos and People

Title: Leprosy May Pass Between Armadillos and People
Category: Health News
Created: 4/28/2011 11:01:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/28/2011 12:00:00 AM




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Medscape/WebMD Poll: How Much Are Doctors Paid?

Title: Medscape/WebMD Poll: How Much Are Doctors Paid?
Category: Health News
Created: 4/28/2011 11:01:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/28/2011 12:00:00 AM




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Diabetes Costs Are High for Young People

Title: Diabetes Costs Are High for Young People
Category: Health News
Created: 4/29/2011 11:01:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/29/2011 12:00:00 AM




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Two-Drug Therapy Helped Kids With Type 2 Diabetes

Title: Two-Drug Therapy Helped Kids With Type 2 Diabetes
Category: Health News
Created: 4/29/2012 6:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2012 12:00:00 AM




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Secondhand Smoke Permeates Many Apartment Buildings: Study

Title: Secondhand Smoke Permeates Many Apartment Buildings: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 4/29/2012 10:05:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2012 12:00:00 AM




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Being Bullied Tied to Anxiety, Depression in Special-Needs Kids

Title: Being Bullied Tied to Anxiety, Depression in Special-Needs Kids
Category: Health News
Created: 4/29/2012 10:05:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2012 12:00:00 AM




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Upper-Body Strength Key for NASCAR Drivers

Title: Upper-Body Strength Key for NASCAR Drivers
Category: Health News
Created: 4/27/2012 6:06:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2012 12:00:00 AM