COVID: China is developing its own mRNA vaccine – and it’s showing early promise
Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock China, the country that first detected the novel coronavirus, remains one of the few not to have imported one
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COVID: how anti-vaccine influencers exploit mothers to further their cause
Cookie Studio/Shutterstock Opposition to vaccination has existed for as long as vaccination itself. Ever since widespread smallpox vaccination began in
Extra virgin olive oil: why it’s healthier than other cooking oils
The benefits of extra virgin olive oil might just make it worth the extra cost. Bruno D Andrea/ Shutterstock It’s
Why do people get diarrhea?
No matter its cause, diarrhea is uncomfortable. Rapeepong Puttakumwong/Moment via Getty Images Curious Kids is a series for children of
I’m an addiction researcher and therapist. Here’s why promoting sober ‘dry months’ bothers me.
'Dry' month campaigns have gained traction with people increasingly taking a time out from alcohol use for one month. (Pixabay)
In research studies and in real life, placebos have a powerful healing effect on the body and mind
The concept of placebos – which are sometimes called "sugar pills" – has been around since the 1800s. Wladimir Bulgar/Science
Childhood adversity is a ’cause of causes’ of adult illnesses and mental health problems
One child in three is physically or sexually abused or witnesses violence between adults in their home. Other adversities including
The risk of concussion lurks at the Super Bowl – and in all other sports
Over the past two decades, researchers have gained a great deal of insight into the risks surrounding concussions – some
Heat waves hit the poor hardest – a new study calculates the rising impact on those least able to adapt to the warming climate
Banana plantation workers in Panama find shade under a vehicle during a break. Jan Sochor/Latincontent/Getty Images Spend time in a
Electroconvulsive therapy: calls to have it suspended ignore the evidence
Arguments to suspend ECT are based on selective and poor-quality assessments of the evidence. Micolas/ Shutterstock Around 2,500 people in