In this Special Feature, we look at the racialized impact that COVID-19 has on black communities in the United States, using expert opinions and rounding up the available evidence. The current pandemic has taken a disproportionate toll on black... Read more
We’re forced to be, because our government has failed mount an adequate response COVID-19; meanwhile our cities burn and police assault the very citizens that fund their existence At no point in my life have I felt less heroic than the las... Read more
Despite countries around the world taking differing approaches to manage the coronavirus, all of them agree on one thing: The only way out of this pandemic is to develop an effective vaccine. How do vaccines work? Vaccines generally work by inj... Read more
Science’s COVID-19 reporting is supported by the Pulitzer Center. Timothy Sheahan, a virologist studying COVID-19, wishes he could keep pace with the growing torrent of new scientific papers about the disease and the novel coronavirus that cause... Read more
Before coronavirus brought the world to its knees, 2020 was slated to be a crucial year for the European Union and China. At a showpiece summit in September, the two are set to take a significant step forward in their economic and strategic rela... Read more
If you want to lose weight, dieting is not helping most people – fat, appetite and metabolism conspire to defeat our best laid plans, says a bariatric surgeon. Dr Andrew Jenkinson has seen more than his share of patients who have failed on... Read more
The Philippines announced Tuesday it will temporarily suspend issuing visas upon arrival (VUA) for Chinese nationals amid concerns of a coronavirus outbreak. “We are now temporarily suspending the issuance of VUA for Chinese nationals to slow do... Read more
A twice-a-year injection that reduces bad cholesterol to protect the heart is to be pioneered by the NHS in England. Already, millions of people take daily statin pills to cut their cholesterol. But later this year, a “ground-breaking... Read more
A study initially investigating aspirin as a preventive treatment for colorectal cancer coincidentally uncovered a mechanism that might explain how fruit and vegetables reduce the risk of developing this disease. A recent study delves into flavo... Read more
Prebiotics are a component of some foods that the body cannot digest. They serve as food for bacteria and other beneficial organisms in the gut. The benefits of prebiotics have links to the benefits of probiotics. Prebiotics may support a health... Read more
