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Cervical cancer could be eliminated within next 100 years: Lancet study
Based on the results of the studies, WHO's cervical cancer elimination strategy has been updated which will be presented for adoption at the World Health Assembly in May 2020, the scientists noted.
New Harvard Research Reveals a Sad Truth: Men Are Still More Likely to Get Promoted When They Schmooze, but Women Are Not
Science says schmoozing with the boss can help you get a raise or promotion. As long as both of you are men.
Star Demons ruck cleared of major damage after knee mishap at summer training camp
Melbourne are breathing a sigh of relief after scans confirmed Max Gawn had avoided major damage on his knee.
UPDATE | Gauteng pupil arrested in connection with viral bullying video says sorry
A girl accused of bullying a fellow pupil at Modiri Secondary School in Ga-Rankuwa, north of Pretoria, has been arrested, according to the Gauteng education department.
Study provides first look at sperm microbiome using RNA sequencing
A new collaborative study published by a research team from the Wayne State University School of Medicine, the CReATe Fertility Centre and the University of Massachusetts Amherst provides the first in-depth ...
Study links vegetarian diet to fewer UTIs
The research couldn't prove a cause-and-effect link, but it showed people who eschewed meat had 16 percent lower odds for a UTI versus those who didn't.
Dundee stop in 600-mile mental health road trip
Two mental health campaigners are visiting Dundee as part of a 600-mile trip around Scotland in a bid to get people talking.
Facebook To Curb Spread Of Fake News About Novel Coronavirus With Health Ministries Worldwide
The World Health Organisation has deemed the novel coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. And it doesn't help that, as
Cybersecurity: Lessons learned from live exercises
Exelon IT and cybersecurity experts shared their insights during a session at DISTRIBUTECH International in San Antonio, US.
Dundee drug discovery firm announces first ever clinical trials for AI-developed compound
A Dundee-based firm has announced the first ever clinical trials for a drug molecule developed using artificial intelligence (AI).
Want to save the world? Try science
Scientists and science as a career should be respected and supported, writes Jim Bright.
The incredibly rare brain condition which caused a young girl to 'waste away' because she doesn't feel hunger
Gypsy Mae Chamberlain, 12, is one of only a handful of people across the globe with diencephalic syndrome
Deadly coronavirus may have originated in bats: researchers
Scientists have been batting around theories about what animals may have sparked the deadly new coronavirus, including snakes — but a new study suggests that bats were the most likely hosts,
Filipino scientists help confirm nCoV cases
Filipino scientists from the Philippine Genome Center (PGC) are lending a hand to health officials in confirming cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCov) in the country.
ATF: Electrical spark likely caused deadly Houston blast
HOUSTON (AP) — An electrical spark likely ignited a gas leak that led to a massive explosion in Houston last week, killing two workers, injuring 20 others and damaging hundreds...
Greta Thunberg nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
STOCKHOLM: Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg and the global protest movement “Fridays for Future” were nominated on Thursday for the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize by two Swedish lawmakers.
The ethics of editing humans – and the scientist who helped make it easy
Jennifer Doudna co-discovered the Crispr tool that could cure disease and change the human race. But what happens if it falls into the wrong hands?
China virus may cause delays of anti-pollution equipment retrofits on ships
TOKYO/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Shipping companies may face delivery delays of vessels fitted with exhaust gas filtering equipment that complies with anti-pollution rules that kicked in this year due to the impact from the virus outbreak in China, shipping sources said on Friday.
New Study Says Lower Age of First Colonoscopy
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force -- which sets federal screening standards -- still recommends a starting age of 50 for people at average risk.
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AA Insurance awarded Shine’s DVFREE Tick for creating a domestic violence-free workplace
WHO Orders Countries Not to Engage in “Stigma” or Discrimination” in Response to Coronavirus Outbreak
Mass movement of people more important than preventing a global pandemic.
Russia's consumer safety watchdog, after reporting two cases, says virus won't spread
MOSCOW (Reuters) - The head of Russia’s consumer safety watchdog said on Friday, after the country reported two coronavirus cases, that there was no risk of the virus spreading further in the country.
4-month-old girl beats brain cancer and rings the bell
Lillian Grace Borden was born on Sept. 5, 2019. She was a beautiful, and seemingly healthy, baby girl. To her parents, she was perfect.
Bionic jellyfish? Yes, and they are here to help
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - It may sound more like science fiction than science fact, but researchers have created bionic jellyfish by embedding microelectronics into these ubiquitous marine invertebrates with hopes to deploy them to monitor and explore the world’s oceans.
Time running out for 'GOAT' Federer as rivals close in
Federer will be closing on his 39th birthday by the time Roland Garros and Wimbledon roll around — nearly two years older than Ken Rosewall when he became the oldest Grand Slam champion at 37 at the 1972 Australian Open.
9-1-1 Emergency: A call for ailing Sask. hospital system to help seniors
As Saskatchewan’s senior population grows and dementia rates rise, hospitals are struggling to meet the needs of confused and elderly patients who find themselves in the emergency room.
Universities wrong-footed by fires, a deadly virus and Brexit
Still reeling from the bushfires, Australia's universities are now facing threats from the coronavirus and aggressive competition from a post-Brexit Britain.
Bionic jellyfish? Yes, and they are here to help
WASHINGTON, Jan 31 — It may sound more like science fiction than science fact, but researchers have created bionic jellyfish by embedding microelectronics into these ubiquitous marine invertebrates with hopes to deploy them to monitor and explore the world’s oceans. A small prosthetic enabled...
TMHD wants 149 casual health workers made permanent
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Tragic nurse who failed to be diagnosed for cervical cancer died after doctors' 'neglect'
Julie O'Connor was diagnosed with cervical cancer 'in 10 seconds' after she was forced to go private following an all-clear from a smear test and a biopsy.
Telescope in Hawaii captures Sun in great detail
The Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope on the island of Maui has a 13-foot (four meters) mirror, the world's largest for a solar telescope.
Study: Low-birth weight associated with poor cardiorespiratory fitness later in life
Babies born with low birth weights are more likely to have poor cardiorespiratory fitness later in life than their normal-weight peers.
Coronavirus - what to know
Canada has three confirmed cases of the new coronavirus that has infected almost 10,000 people globally in the last two months. While the World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a global health emergency, Canadian public health officials say the risk of contracting the illness in this country remains low.
Stakeholders need to step up drug abuse advocacy — Dr. Oluwayemi Ogun
Medical Director, Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Dr. Oluwayemi Ogun has urged stakeholders to keep up the advocacy for drug abuse
How to Become The Science Friday Host Workforce
The Science Friday host team is made up of both Kathy and David, who placed these events. They have a local community outreach method for each nation in that they may send pro teachers, advisers, and
It could be up to three years before a coronavirus vaccine is accessible, Canadian scientists say
The team at the International Vaccines facility are in preliminary stages of developing a prototype and say it could be a year before the vaccine is ready to test on humans
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Three-year-old's viral ‘Dinosaurs in Love' song to be released as charity single
Fenn Rosenthal, aged three, went viral for her song Dinosaurs in Love, which will now be released on Spotify.
Regenerative biology could be used to restore mucus production, shows study
Mucus is a protective, slimy secretion produced by goblet cells and which lines organs of the respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems. Slime production is essential to health, and an imbalance can be life-threatening.
This Interactive Map Displays The Latest Confirmed Coronavirus Cases
If you're finding it hard to wrap your head around the numbers involved in the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), this interactive map can give you an idea based on the latest World Health Organisation numbers....
Nasa remembers fourth person to exceed speed of sound, WWII and bomber pilots on Day of Remembrance
On Day of Remembrance, Nasa remembers the fourth person to exceed speed of sound, a World War II pilot of a bomber fighter plane and a naval aviator who flew 48 combat missions in supersonic jet interceptor plane F-4s over Vietnam.
A Cure for Cancer Might Be on the Way -- and It Could Turn Healthcare Investing Upside Down
An exciting new discovery holds the potential to completely disrupt the healthcare industry as we know it.
Save a massive 97% on the Computer Science Bundle
The 11-part Complete Computer Science Bundle is worth over $1,000, but right now it’s on offer for just $39 from Tech Deals.
SA treating common flu with suspicion amid coronavirus, says Mkhize
Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize said on Friday his department was treating even the common flu with suspicion, as part of ...
SK Hynix to make deep capex cut; virus spread may threaten chip output
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea’s SK Hynix, the world’s No.2 memory chip maker, warned a new virus outbreak in China could pose a threat to chip production and said it would sharply reduce annual investment after posting a steep fall in quarterly profit.
Taylor Swift Reveals She’s ‘Not Ready’ For Kids Amidst ‘Happiness’ With Joe Alwyn In New Doc
Taylor Swift opens up about not wanting to have kids yet, despite being happy with Joe Alwyn, in 'Miss Americana.'
No kissing or hugging, watchdog advises Russians amid virus fears
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia’s consumer health watchdog advised people on Friday to refrain from greeting each other with handshakes, kisses or hugs and to wear medical masks in crowded public places to try to stop China’s virus outbreak spreading to Russia.
A new study reveals the secrets of mucus production that could be applied to cancer biology
The cells that produce mucus are known to be involved in serious health conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and even cancer.
Woman With 31 Fingers And Toes Branded “Witch” By Neighbours
A woman in India with a record 31 fingers and toes has been branded a 'witch' by her superstitious neighbours. Kumari Nayak has polydactylism – a common abnormality at birth where the person has extra fingers and toes.
Small birthweight can cause breathlessness in later life, finds study
A new study finds that babies born small for their gestational age are not so fit when it comes to their heart and lungs capacity.
The Latest: England confirms its first cases of new virus
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Coronavirus live tracker: Killer virus reaches UK - how far has it spread?
The map tracks the spread of coronavirus in real time, including Britain's first two cases, amid an outbreak that has killed more than 210 people in China
Cancer - bring down your risk with healthy habits | TheHealthSite.com
Cancer is a dreaded disease, but it is also preventable. Read on to know how you can bring down your risk by cultivating a few healthy habits.
Biochemist discovers a promising enzyme to fight cancer cells
A RUDN University biochemist has studied the stimulating effect of chemical substances on the catabolic enzyme PAO (polyamine oxidase). The results could contribute to the development of drugs against ...
Emmerdale's Charley Webb admits they are 'getting help' for sleep struggles
Charley has three children with husband and co-star Matthew
Coronavirus outbreak: With 5 doctors on board, Air India's B747 plane departs from Delhi to Wuhan
Air India's 423-seater jumbo B747 plane took off from the Delhi airport for Wuhan at around 1.20 pm on Friday to evacuate Indian nationals as China deals with the novel coronavirus outbreak, officials said.
Discovery about how cancer cells hide from the immune system could improve treatments
Researchers have shed light on the mechanism through which cancer cells become camouflaged to escape immune system detection and attack.
Universal coronavirus treatments could help treat this outbreak — and the next one
Coronavirus outbreaks could happen regularly, and scientists want to prepare to fight them all
Study gets up close with near-death experiences
Those who momentarily shuffled off this mortal coil returned with positive perceptions of what they discovered on the other side—a finding that encourages researchers to dig deeper into the ways people ...
First influenza exposure dictates lifelong ability to fight the virus, study suggests
Researchers say the results of a study suggest exposure to one of the two flu strains that circulate every year imprints itself on a person’s immunity and disproportionately affects their lifelong response to the flu
'Saaf Bath' initiative to set up portable public toilets catering especially to women
During the first phase of the project by February 2020, portable public toilets will be set up in Lahore and Karachi.
French Connection shares plummet after failure to secure buyer
The retailer saw shares slide by almost a third after it said it was set to post between £1 million and £2 million in losses for the year.
Scientists Created A Cyborg Jellyfish That Can Swim 3 Times Faster
Who exactly was after a cyborg jellyfish? Turns out there's some serious interest in making the sea's finest invertebrates into sleek pulsing speed machines....
New Study Finds 61 Percent of Americans Believe Anti-Semitic Stereotype
According to the survey, the most prevalent stereotypes are “Jews stick together more than most Americans” (44 percent), “Jews like to be at the head of things” (25 percent) and “Jews are more loyal to Israel than to America” (24 percent).
French Connection shares plummet after failure to secure buyer
The retailer saw shares slide by almost a third after it said it was set to post between £1 million and £2 million in losses for the year.
New combination treatment could help fight advanced melanoma
A study by researchers at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center suggests that using an immunotherapy drug called NKTR-214, also known as bempegaldesleukin, in combination with an infusion of anti-tumor immune cells, or T cells, may produce a stronger immune response that could help fight advanced melanoma.
Scientists warn there is NO evidence Dettol can kill the deadly Wuhan coronavirus after bogus conspiracy theories flood social media
The bottle label claims the disinfectant spray can 'kill coronavirus'. But experts say there is no proof it will work against the new strain from China.
ServiceNow aims to court CEOs, expand use cases beyond IT
CEO Bill McDermott said he has all he needs to expand ServiceNow into a company producing $10 billion in revenue a year.
Telescope reveals details of sun’s turbulent surface
Further observations will help scientists understand and predict solar activity that can disrupt satellite communications and affect power grids.
Love Island is going green as they remove single-use coffee cups
Saving the planet one coffee cup at a time.
Bret Hart, retired Canadian-American wrestler, diagnosed with skin cancer
The wrestling fraternity was on Friday, January 31 thrown into panic after learning that WWE legend Bret Hart is suffering from skin cancer.
Varadkar says Noone’s autism comments were ‘ignorant’
Taoiseach says Catherine Noone’s comments are ‘not proportionate for her to lose her job’
Pakistan suspends direct flights to and from China over virus fears
According to sources, direct flights to and from China will remain suspended till February 2.
Funding boost for mental health and addictions facilities
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From Danish Dinner to Inter Move: How Spurs Lost Control in Eriksen Saga
For Mauricio Pochettino, it was time for a charm offensive and the target was Christian Eriksen. It was shortly after the end of the 2017-18 season and the then Tottenham manager had agreed a new five-year contract at the club. He saw the Denmark mid
Researchers create world’s most detailed map of breast cancer risk
An international team identified over 350 DNA 'errors' that increase risk of developing the disease, creating a map of breast cancer risk
Surge in virus infections stokes fear in cities flanking China's Wuhan
BEIJING (Reuters) - A jump in infections in two Chinese cities flanking Wuhan, the epicenter of a rapidly-spreading virus epidemic, is fuelling fear that new hot spots are emerging in a province where strict transport curbs have already brought most activity to a halt.
Choice of anesthesia may change metastatic process of breast cancer
A new study led by Stony Brook University Cancer Center researchers to be published in Nature Communications suggests that the choice of anesthesia may change the metastatic process of breast cancer by affecting the cytokine and microenvironment.
Three-year-old’s viral ‘Dinosaurs in Love’ song to be released as charity single
Fenn Rosenthal, aged three, went viral for her song Dinosaurs in Love, which will now be released on Spotify.
Three-year-old’s viral ‘Dinosaurs in Love’ song to be released as charity single
Fenn Rosenthal, aged three, went viral for her song Dinosaurs in Love, which will now be released on Spotify.
Manage buy-to-rent risks
The current buyers’ market offers a good opportunity for investors looking for properties to rent out, especially with the prospect of a potential rental-growth recovery in the latter part of 2020.
Patients with type 2 diabetes can achieve cardiovascular protection from use of SGLT2 inhibitors
All type 2 diabetes patient subgroups are likely to achieve cardiovascular protection from the use of SGLT2 inhibitors, according to a large multi-study review published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
Weekend Plays: Monday Morning QB can get the Withers distance
Horse Racing news: Weekend Plays: Monday Morning QB can get the Withers distance.
Chinese official says slow response made virus epidemic worse
BEIJING, Jan 31 — China’s delayed response to the discovery of a deadly new coronavirus infection worsened the epidemic, the most senior official from the city at the centre of the outbreak said today. More than 210 people have died and nearly 10,000 others have been infected in China by the...
4-month-old baby beats brain cancer, rings bell with mom's help in emotional video
Lily, almost 5 months old, was officially diagnosed as cancer free on Jan. 25, 2020.
Base access changes affect thousands locally, millions nationally
— Department of Defense changes mean that identification cards for dependents of some civilian employees — cards that provide access to military installations — are no longer renewed on expiration.
Super Bowl LVI: A Look at the Fake Merch and Fake News that Comes With the Big Game
Each year, as sports fans and consumer brands ready for the Super Bowl, the U.S. government teams up with the National Football League (“NFL”) for a collaboration of its own. Known as Operation Team Player, the parties’ initiative focuses exclusively on a category of goods that are readily targeted
Seven cases of Lassa fever confirmed in Bauchi — but no deaths
Four new cases of Lassa fever have been confirmed in Bauchi, bringing the total to seven.
Longtime Laurier political science prof to be remembered at memorial next week
Barry Kay passed away in December
Principals to use five senses - not air quality data - to guide bushfire smoke response
Public school principals will be left to decide whether their students should be kept indoors if hazardous bushfire smoke re-enters the ACT. And principals a...
Scientists make cosmic dust in a MICROWAVE to study the chemical origins of stars, planets and life itself
Creating our very own 'cosmic dust' to study on the Earth had been an expensive, complicated and time-consuming process - but a method from British scientists is set to change that.
Join hands to battle virus: expert
‘Interdisciplinary research programme needed to control coronavirus’
Cleaver and Chapman lift NZ-A
Frustrate India-A bowlers with an unbeaten sixth wicket stand of 209
Two studies find cervical cancer could be eliminated within the century
Cervical cancer could be eliminated within 20 years in Canada and within a century worldwide, according to two international studies in which Quebec researchers have participated.
Coronavirus infects the INTERNET: Beware suspicious links about the killer Wuhan virus which hackers are using to hide malware designed to steal personal information
Hackers are using the media coverage of the killer coronavirus that has killed 213 people in China to lure people into accidentally downloading malware.
Needed: fewer regulations for start-ups, says CEA Krishnamurthy Subramanian
“With a rank of 163 of the 190 nations in enforcing contracts, only a few countries like Afghanistan, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe perform worse than India.”
The James Webb Space Telescope Is Likely Going To Be Delayed Again
Sad news, space fans. The James Webb Space Telescope, the next Great Observatory in our sky, will likely be delayed again as it's unlikely NASA can meet th
How To Keep Your Hands Germ-Free, From An Infectious Disease Specialist
It's more common sense than you might think.
Man with dementia and frostbite to be detained in hospital, court rules
Judge says highly educated man who had professional career was cursed by alcohol addiction
Our face mask future: Do they really help beat flu, coronavirus and pollution?
Huge numbers of people are wearing face masks – in Japan and South Korea there have been reports of stores selling out. But experts are divided on how effective they are
Brexit day in pro-leave areas: 'I live in hope it's the right decision'
Views from three areas that each, like the UK overall, voted 52%-48% for Brexit
Brexit day in pro-leave areas: 'I live in hope it's the right decision'
Views from three constituencies that each, like the UK overall, voted 52%-48% for Brexit
ESM Goh says Singaporeans need to be wary of and pay heed to POFMA
ESM Goh says Singaporeans need to be wary of and pay heed to POFMA
Earlier screening for colon cancer may catch cases earlier
Analysis revealed higher than suspected rates of un-diagnosed cancers in those under age 50, when colonoscopies are recommended.
Fifteen Percent of Italians Are Holocaust Deniers, Poll Shows
Some 20 percent of respondents agreed that Mussolini, Hitler’s ally and the father of 20th-century fascism, 'was a great leader who only made a few mistakes'
Science and Mathematics to be taught in English again
KUALA LUMPUR: Science and Mathematics subjects will once again be taught in English.
No recorded cases of the coronavirus in Saudi Arabia: Minister
No recorded cases of the coronavirus in Saudi Arabia: Minister
Cambodia's health minister is ridiculed for saying that the country is too HOT for a coronavirus outbreak - as governments send mixed messages about whether to wear masks
Mam Bunheng claimed to a Phnom Penh newspaper that the virus cannot spread in temperatures higher than 86F (30C), but the human body temperature is higher.
Coronavirus: First cases of deadly virus confirmed in UK, health chiefs say
The first cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the UK.
Brexit a 'step backwards' and Canada's coronavirus plans; In The News for Jan. 31
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Jan. 31 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Ability to fight flu depends on which virus strain dominated in childhood: study
VANCOUVER - Researchers at two Canadian universities say the first type of influenza virus people are exposed to in early childhood dictates their ability t
Scientists Turned A Normal Jellyfish Into A Speedy Cyborg Jellyfish
Jellyfish are the most efficient swimmers in the ocean, albeit fairly slow ones. Researchers at Stanford University made a jellyfish swim three times faster by sticking a motor to it, creating a biohybrid robot with the jellyfish as the “scaffold.”...
Thailand and UK confirm coronavirus cases, Japan steps up measures - Risk takes a hit
The risk sentiment is witnessing a fresh knockdown as the coronavirus outbreak is rapidly spreading outside China, with Thailand confirming its first
Tun M: We Are Going To Use English In The Teaching Of Science And Mathematics
"We must promote the mastery of English in our education system," the acting Education Minister said while speaking during a special meeting with the Ministry of Education on Thursday.
Coronavirus arrives in UK as two people test positive for deadly disease
Two members of the same family have tested positive for the virus, the Chief Medical Officer for England has said.
Brexit a 'step backwards' and Canada's coronavirus plans; In The News for Jan. 31
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Ja
On the Web Education and Learning – Should I Consider a Online Study Training Course in Information Science?
The following article will examine the benefits that you can get out of edX information Science. Inside this regard, it's important to distinguish in between other along with edX businesses that
China's factory activity falls in January as virus fears grow
Official figures released Friday showed that the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for manufacturing, an early gauge of factory activity, came in at 50.0, down slightly from 50.2 in the month before. A reading above 50 indicates the sector is expanding while below 50 shows a contraction.
China's factory activity falls in January as virus fears grow
China's manufacturing activity slipped in January, official data released Friday showed, as the country grapples with a new virus that has claimed more than 200 lives.
New study pulls back veil on Everett’s coronavirus patient
A New England Journal of Medicine article with local expert insight is guiding officials worldwide.
Oh Boy, Elon Musk Made An EDM Song Called “Don’t Doubt Ur Vibe”
We, as a culture, have made the terrible decision to deify ruthless capitalist weirdo businessmen, and we get what we deserve. In this case, what we deserve is an EDM track called "Don't Doubt Ur Vibe," made by a car executive who seems to be going through a deep and profound midlife crisis. This morning, Tesla CEO and elaborate Grimes accessory Elon Musk was dropped his new banger "Don't Doubt Ur Vibe" on the SoundCloud page of his own Emo G Records. This is the second Emo G recording; the first was a 2019 Auto-Tuned rap named "RIP Harambe." "Don't Doubt Ur Vibe" definitely sounds like a song that a 48-year-old billionaire might make if he was dating Grimes. On Twitter, Musk has shared some truly ghastly photos of himself in the studio and claimed that he "wrote the lyrics & performed the vocals" himself. Those lyrics are: "Don't doubt your vibe/ Because it's true/ Don't doubt your vibe/ Because it's you." He wrote that himself! The cover art is a Tesla Cybertruk orbiting Mars. Take a