The flu wave in Germany has gained momentum. A total of 79.263 laboratory-confirmed cases have been recorded since the autumn, of which about half in just the past two reporting weeks. This is one of the current weekly report of the Association of Influenza at the Robert Koch-Institute (RKI) in…
New virus cases fall; WHO says China bought the world time
China reported 143 virus deaths and a dip in new cases Saturday while the head of the World Health Organization praised the country’s efforts to contain the new disease, saying they have “bought the world time” and that other nations must make the most of it. France, meanwhile, reported Europe’s…
New insights into how the human brain solves complex decision-making problems
A new study on meta reinforcement learning algorithms helps us understand how the human brain learns to adapt to complexity and uncertainty when learning and making decisions. A research team, led by Professor Sang Wan Lee at KAIST jointly with John O’Doherty at Caltech, succeeded in discovering both a computational…
Prep Time! Steve Kazee Reads Book for New Dads Ahead of Jenna Dewan's Birth
Jenna Dewan is in the final stretch of her pregnancy — and her boyfriend, Steve Kazee, is getting ready to welcome their first child together. The Tony winner, 44, read The New Father: A Dad’s Guide to the First Year by Armin A. Brott on the actress’ Instagram Story on…
He got a new heart, then cancer, then another heart
When Trenton Cary was 11 months old, mom Valerie could tell he didn’t feel well, so she scheduled a doctor’s appointment. But she quickly realized it couldn’t wait. She and her husband, David, rushed their son to an emergency room—in the nick of time. “He just stopped breathing in the…
New study provides insight into chronic kidney disease
Researchers have further analyzed a known signaling pathway they believe brings them one step closer to understanding the complex physiology of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), which might provide a path to new treatment options. CKD is a complex and unique condition that involves impaired removal of many different…
New screening method identifies potential anticancer compounds that reawaken T cells
Scientists at Scripps Research have developed a method for rapidly discovering potential cancer-treating compounds that work by resurrecting anti-tumor activity in immune cells called T cells. Cancerous tumors often thrive because they render T cells dysfunctional or “exhausted.” The new method uncovers medicinal compounds that can restore the function of…
Study explores potential new class of antidepressants
Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have taken a major step that could ultimately facilitate development of a new class of antidepressants which may relieve symptoms more rapidly and effectively and with fewer side effects than current medications. Their approach involves increasing the supply of the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate in…
New study shows how cancer survivors develop opioid addictions
Opioids play an important role in how cancer patients manage pain, but the ongoing opioid epidemic has raised concerns about their potential for abuse. Pain remains one of the most difficult symptoms associated with cancer. More than half of cancer patients undergoing treatment experience moderate to severe pain. Despite the…
Kacey Musgraves' Sculpted Abs Just Stole the Show At Her New York Movie Screening
Kacey Musgraves attended the screening of the Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show in New York City. The country singer showed off her toned abs in a matching crop top and skirt. Kacey works out with personal trainer Erin Oprea and does tabata-based sweat sessions. It’s beginning to look a lot like…
Apple's New AirPod Pros Are Already On Sale At Amazon
Apple’s new AirPods Pro are $15 off on Amazon right now, so they only cost $234.98. They debuted only two weeks ago and normally go for $249.00. The new AirPods are better for fitness activities, like running, and are sweat- and water-resistant. The new Apple AirPods Pro debuted only two…