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Over 140,000 viral species, mostly unknown, are living in the human gut

We are filled with viruses, bacteria and fungi keeping us healthy

Boys who play video games seem to have lower depression risk -- but not girls

The relationship between video games and mental health is more complex than you thought.

Drinking coffee daily is associated with less gray matter in the brain

This doesn't mean that caffeine makes you dumb, though.

Animal coronaviruses are roaming much more than we thought

A new study suggests our troubles with coronaviruses may only be beginning.

After 18 million mRNA vaccinations, allergic shocks remain exceedingly rare

Just 66 cases of anaphylaxis (0.0003%) were reported. All but one happened in the first 11 minutes. None were fatal.

Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine gives 94% protection against Covid-19, real-life study shows -- also good against variants

Reasons to be optimistic as vaccine campaign rolls out: the Pfizer vaccine is really good.

Latin American's science contribution against COVID-19

Research against Covid-19 in Latin America brings hope in the middle of the crisis.

New compound shows promise against hard-to-kill pancreatic and breast cancers, in mice

It doesn't attack them directly, but strips tumors of their defense.

New, wearable cortisol sensor can help warn us of incoming burnout or depression

Though to be fair, aren’t we all at risk of that currently?

What to do for a sore arm after the COVID-19 vaccine

It's the same mild shoulder pain you get from the flu shot or any other kind of vaccine.

Air pollution could be responsible for 1 in 5 adult deaths worldwide

That’s a staggering figure.

South Africa suspends AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine due to poor protection against mutated virus

Although this is a local decision, the implications and concerns are global.

Psychiatric research needs to start taking gender differences more seriously

A male / female mice study suggests we need specialized treatments.

Are we using the right language in the pandemic?

Words are powerful. Especially those sparking negative vibes.

Smart glasses made in Japan could slow down or even reverse myopia

Myopia affects almost 2 billion people. For many of them, surgery is not an option.

Russian vaccine is safe, effective against COVID-19

Months after it started being administered, the Sputnik V vaccine was proven to be safe and effective.

Low-calorie, high-protein, with a vitamin D boost: mushrooms make meals more nutritious

Three words to remember: eat more mushrooms!

Johnson & Johnson's single-jab vaccine also works: 72% overall efficacy

It's not quite as effective as some other vaccines, but it only needs a single jab

Just 10 vaccines have saved 36 million children in the past two decades

Researchers call for further investment in vaccine programs

Pandemic skirmishes: the US is lacking decisive action on viral transmission, physicist warns

A five-week lockdown could squash viral transmission, one researcher argues.

COVID-19 vaccines are rolling-out. Is it time to talk about immunity passports?

Vaccines could help us slowly go back to normal, but it's not clear how we should go about it.

Commuting patterns can help explain why some ethnicities were worse affected by COVID-19

"Knowing where people have to commute to, rather than where they live, is potentially much more important to curb the spread of a non-airborne disease," say the authors.

Should we double-mask to prevent COVID-19? Fauci (and others) say yes

As new variants of the virus expand, experts look at better ways to be protected with face masks

Hyperbaric oxygen chambers could stop genetic aging, clinical study suggests

Hyperbaric chambers could be a 'fountain of youth', the study authors say.

Afternoon naps could help keep your mind limber and stave off dementia

What about second naps?

Stress, lack of sleep might be contributing to concussion-like symptoms

No wonder I feel like I’ve been hit in the head every day.

Scientists make paralyzed mice walk again, in groundbreaking treatment

The groundbreaking treatment could soon be trialed on humans.

Age-related cognitive decline reversed in mice by fighting inflammation in the brain

Staying mentally sharp at old age may require blocking a certain receptor in brain cells.

AI-assisted test diagnoses prostate cancer from urine with almost 100% accuracy

The test only takes 20 minutes.

Higher levels of air pollution could damage mental health, at least in China

Dirty air is dirty air no matter where you are, so, probably not just in China.

Fried food can promote poor cardiovascular health, heart disease, stroke

I mean, I’m not that surprised.

New approach to lab-grown meat creates more realistic, more customizable steaks

I’m down for a bite -- or twenty.

Synthetic CBD kills gonorrhea, may provide first new antibiotic to resistant bacteria in 60 years

Some cannabis molecules seem effective at destroying certain bacterial strains in the lab.

Yes, more money will always make your life better, but that's not all there is to happiness, says new study

The closest one should pass around the same distance the Moon orbits at.

New research closes in on the causes of irritable bowel syndrome

We knew it happened in the gut, but we didn’t know why.

Breastfed babies have better immune systems. Here's why

Researchers have found that a type of immune cell is more abundant in breastfed babies than formula-fed babies.

Could lab-grown meat prevent the next pandemic?

Many fear that COVID-19 is just a dress rehearsal for what lurks around the corner. Could lab-grown meat be an ally?

Cancer team seeks non-invasive precision tissue sampling to reduce the number of biopsies

Less clinical biopsies mean less invasions.

How we got a safe, effective vaccine in under one year -- without cutting corners

It's an unprecedented achievement owed to intense scientific efforts and massive funding.

What made the development of the COVID-19 vaccine unique in history

It’s the fastest-developed vaccine ever -- here’s how we pulled it off.

Masks block 99.9% of large COVID-linked droplets

Vaccines are right around the corner, but in the meantime, masks are still a key ally in reducing infection.

Not your sister's art hobby: DNA origami can save lives

Here’s one more turning point for world research.

Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine could provide immunity for at least one year

Well, if you take their word for it, that is.

Hibernating cancer cells may explain relapse after chemotherapy

Cancer seems to have hijacked a survival mechanism employed by hibernating animals during times of high stress.

Pfizer vaccine appears to work against a key variant mutation, study shows

We still don't know the full extent, but results seem encouraging for the Pfizer vaccine.

New blood test can determine who's at risk of Alzheimer's years before symptoms begin

Now we just need an efficient treatment.

Do I still need a vaccine even if I had COVID-19?

The upside of being sick with COVID-19 is that you're likely naturally immune now, but no one knows for sure how long this immunity lasts.

Last December, California's water became a commodity on the stock market

This may make some investors happy, but it spells trouble for the environment.

The next generation of cancer detectors could be breathalyzers

Some diseases just stink -- and cancer is one of them.

Our body clock is largely kept working by "junk DNA"

Though to be honest, can we really call it 'junk' now?

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