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Even if we had a COVID-19 vaccine tomorrow, many people wouldn't take it

A third of Americans would refuse a vaccine even if it were free. A sixth of Britons would also refuse it.

New Zealand boasts 100 days without coronavirus transmission -- what can we learn from it?

New Zealand's pandemic strategy has paid off, but authorities warn against getting complacent.

Common cold may prime the immune system against coronavirus for COVID-19

There are at least four older coronaviruses that cause the common cold, and previous exposure to them may provoke an immune response against the virus for COVID-19 too.

Ayahuasca produces long-lasting changes in the brain

The powerful hallucinogenic brew provokes long-lasting changes in two important brain networks.

CBD may help boost athletic performance

CBD may improve sports performance by reducing stress, anxiety, and inflammation.

Our ability to read and write is housed in a 'recycled' part of the brain

The brains of non-speaking mammals seem to recognize letters using an area of the visual cortex.

What is keto: the fat-burning diet

Keto is the fad diet of the decade, but does it really work and is it safe?

Isotopes in hair reflect your diet, but also how much you paid for a haircut

Isotopes in the food we eat builds up in our hair, revealing intimate details about diet and income.

Violent trauma makes children show signs of brain and genetic aging

Growing up rough leads to growing old early.

Japan had the coronavirus under control. Then, it opened up too quickly

The virus was almost nowhere to be found. Now, it's almost everywhere.

Prevention measures and social distancing can stop a COVID-19 outbreak

High level of awareness and prevention measures can diminish and postpone the peak

A startling number of COVID-19 patients suffer lasting heart damage

There could be long-term implications from the novel coronavirus

Traces of toxic lead from Notre Dame fire found in Parisian honey

It was within allowable limits for consumption

A third of the world's children are exposed to lead, report shows

It acts as a dangerous toxin, even at low exposure levels

Another positive effect of coronavirus restrictions: flu outbreaks are massively down

COVID-19 and the flu spread through similar mechanisms, so it's not surprising that

Magic mushrooms have been consumed for centuries. Here's why

Most study participants said they would want to take psilocybin again.

Coronavirus, take two: Europe struggles with new surge of COVID-19 cases

Lockdown relaxation is leading to a new wave of infections in Europe.

AI identifies prostate cancer with stunning accuracy

This could complement medical workforce and act as a failsafe mechanism.

Pizza study shows one big meal isn't as bad for you if your nutrition is healthy overall

Cheat meals are not as bad for you as you might think.

Narcissism and psychopathy linked to defiance of coronavirus prevention

"Dark" personality traits might be impeding pandemic efforts, but the overall picture is far more complex.

Face coverings don't create false sense of security, new study shows

A flimsy argument against face coverings gets a serious blow.

If you're not wearing your face mask on your nose, you're doing it all wrong

For the love of god, just wear the mask on your *whole* face.

Oxford immunologist on coronavirus vaccine: our early results look highly promising

A vaccine against COVID-19 is urgently needed if we’re to stop the virus spreading and prevent potentially millions of further deaths. We’re now one step closer to that goal. We have published early results from our clinical trial of the vaccine ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 (also known as AZD1222), designed by the University of Oxford and developed […]

Preventing the next pandemic would cost just 2% of the COVID-19 economic damage

We have to deal with wildlife trade and the destruction of forests -- then we could prevent the next pandemic at a fraction of the cost.

The coronavirus-induced anthropause is now visible in seismic vibrations

Scientists have detected a decrease in vibrations caused by human activity.

Mental health in the pandemic: older adults show better resilience

Emotionally, older adults seem to fare better -- at least in one study

Non-invasive blood test could detect cancer four years before conventional diagnostic

It can detect cancer before it's even cancer, researchers say.

Prevention measures and social distancing still the best way to control pandemic, study shows

The larger is the awareness, the better are the results

A short wrap-up of the history of falafel

Falafel? I'll take two, please.

The positive effects of Biotin -- what the science says

As is so often the case, it's hard to reconcile nutritional studies -- but biotin seems to have its uses.

Gum disease may put people at high risk of developing some cancers

There’s more to gum disease than just bad breath.

Artificial Intelligence finds six types of COVID-19 symptoms

When patients only report light respiratory problems, cases tended to be less severe.

The most promising coronavirus vaccine passes key safety trial

The vaccine developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca produced antibodies against the coronavirus.

Teenagers can spread coronavirus just like adults, new study finds

Children between the ages of 10 and 19 can also spread the coronavirus, researchers from South Korea write.

Special filter glasses help color blind see colors -- even with the glasses off

The researchers think that the brain adapts to the new color signals thanks to the glasses.

New coating removes 99.9% of all coronavirus on it in an hour -- may soon find its ways to public spaces

Such a coating can be helpful both in public and in our homes.

Eating fish may protect the brain from air pollution and white matter shrinkage

Omega-3 fatty acids have been associated with less brain shrinkage at old age.

Geneticists sequence the complete human X chromosome for the first time

Researchers hope to completely sequence the other 23 chromosomes by the end of the year.

Chewing robot developed to test gum as a potential drug delivery system

That's a new one for robots.

One gene can turn mosquitoes from females to males, which don't bite

As far as mosquitoes go, fewer ladies is ideal.

Our genes could make us seek, or avoid, fatty foods

Our food preferences could be rooted in our genes.

The coronavirus may be airborne. For Japan, this is old news

Japan already issued recommandations to avoid cramped spaces, crowded areas and close conversation.

Novel glasses can help the color-blind perceive more colors

More colors is always a good thing -- especially for those who didn't yet get to enjoy them.

Even the wealthiest Americans have poorer health than English people

The UK has free, universal healthcare, and this shows.

High unemployment makes song lyrics angrier -- but not sadder or anxious

Unemployment makes people stressed, and angry -- music reflects that.

Want to protect the economy? Early lockdowns work best

Some make it seem like protecting the economy comes at odds with human health. But that's not the case -- early lockdowns help both.

Using antibacterial agents in the COVID-19 era may promote antimicrobial resistance.

It's not helping anyone.

Coronavirus cases continue to rise sharply in the US, India and Brazil

No sign of things slowing down in the most affected countries.

Working a desk job could keep your mind agile later on in life

Desk jobs might not always be fun, but they could be healthy.

Tuberculosis vaccine might protect against COVID-19, new study concludes

This century-old vaccine could have a protective effect against COVID-19, these researchers claim.

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