Oct. 12, 2021 — President Joe Biden’s announcement in September that large companies will soon be required to mandate COVID-19 vaccines or weekly testing for employees set off a domino effect of legal challenges in various states. Court cases began to crop up even before that when mask mandates came into play. And while the … Read more
A teenager’s life has been put “on hold” since she began developing Tourette’s syndrome this year. Megan Jones from Carmarthenshire began experiencing head jerks in February, which she said could be set off by things like bugs. Since then the 17-year-old’s condition has progressed to more physical and vocal tics, including swearing and seizures. She … Read more
Retraction Watch: “Widely covered paper on ranitidine-cancer link retracted.” Carcinogenesis: “Oral intake of ranitidine increases urinary excretion of N-nitrosodimethylamine.” Carcinogenesis: “Retraction to: Oral intake of ranitidine increases urinary excretion of N-nitrosodimethylamine.” Organic Process Research and Development: “Ranitidine-Investigations into the Root Cause for the Presence of N-Nitroso-N,N-dimethylamine in Ranitidine Hydrochloride Drug Substances … Read more
Ros Atkins traces back the story of the Delta variant and how it delayed the UK’s reopening plans. Source link
Some care home residents in England are now being allowed one nominated visitor, as lockdown restrictions begin to ease. Anne Thompson was happy to be able to hold hands with her mum Kathleen, who is in a care home in Scarborough. However, different care homes are operating different systems. Read more: Can I hug my … Read more
A study in Nature of more than 2,200 intensive care patients has identified specific genes that may hold the answer. Source link
It comes as documents seen by the BBC suggest the UK is on course for a much higher death toll than during the first wave unless further restrictions are introduced. Source link
Plastic surgeons implore people to think twice about DIY back garden displays, to avoid injuries. Source link
Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by 8 wickets to end their 5-match losing streak at Sharjah on Thursday. KL Rahul played a captain’s knock and hammered Bangalore bowlers all over the park to finish at an unbeaten 61 off 49 balls. Notably, this is Punjab’s 2nd win of the IPL 2020 … Read more
By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The so-called love hormone, oxytocin, may be worth investigating as a treatment for COVID-19, a new study suggests. One of the most serious complications of infection with the new coronavirus is a “cytokine storm,” in which the body attacks … Read more