Organ transplants from pigs: Medical miracle or pandemic in the making?
Xenotransplantation is the transplanting of cells, tissues or organs from animals to humans. Pre-clinical trials of organ transplant from pigs
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Transgender youth on puberty blockers and gender-affirming hormones have lower rates of depression and suicidal thoughts, a new study finds
Gender-affirming care and social support can help trans youth thrive. Jonathan Kirn/The Image Bank via Getty Images Recent studies estimate
Can churches be protectors of public health?
The relationship between public health and faith is far older than the COVID-19 pandemic. Fred de Noyelle/Godong/Universal Images Group via
How long does protective immunity against COVID-19 last after infection or vaccination? Two immunologists explain
Researchers are working to develop vaccines that provide long-term immune protection from COVID-19. Marko Geber/Digital Vision via Getty Images As
Digital technology is helping us memorialise the pandemic – despite the government wanting us to forget about it and move on
As the warnings to “stay at home” fade from memory and we’re told we must “learn to live with COVID”,
How the pandemic has affected periods
Natalia Mels/Shutterstock The coronavirus has had many impacts over the past two years – including, it seems, on periods. Many
Mass COVID testing and sequencing is unsustainable – here’s how future surveillance can be done
Alex Yeung/Shutterstock Several European countries are drastically reducing the number of COVID tests performed. Sweden has already restricted free tests
Vegetarian, pescatarian or low meat diets may reduce cancer risk – new research
Vegetarians had a 14% lower risk of developing all types of cancer compared to people who regularly eat meat. Dejan
When parents get Medicaid, it can benefit the health of their kids too
Millions of low-income Americans have gained health insurance through the Affordable Care Act. Ariel Skelley/DigitalVision via Getty Images The Research
If I am vaccinated and get COVID-19, what are my chances of dying? The answer is surprisingly hard to find
Vaccination has allowed people to be more social again with much less risk of serious illness, but less cautious behaviors