Online Abortion Service Women on Web Welcomes New Executive Director Women on Web, a Canada-based international telemedical abortion service is excited to announce the appointment of Venny Ala-Siurua as its new Executive Director. She previously held the role of Manager of Operations in the organization. After 15 successful years, Dr. Rebecca Gomperts will step down […]
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Traveling in a time of COVID – How Parnell Pharmaceuticals nasal spray can help protect travelers
Traveling in a time of COVID – How Parnell Pharmaceuticals nasal spray can help protect travelers. As many are starting to venture out on vacations and air travel the must have items to take include hand sanitizer, and disinfecting wipes but recent research has shown that nasal sprays can help protect against some viruses. Especially […]
An Interview with Vax Force
By: Matthew Anthenelli VAX Force is a team of all-black women from Springfield, Massachusetts who are bringing vaccine awareness and accessibility to their community. Beginning earlier this spring, the COVID-19 vaccination began its rollout to non-essential workers all across the globe. Whether it be from misinformation or lack of access, many people both in the […]
Regal Cinemas’ Reopen with New Locations in L.A.
As Covid regulations are decreasing and more and more people are getting vaccinated, regulations are starting to decrease and people are starting to go outside again, including to the local movie theatres. Regal Cinemas is reopening, and is also proud to announce 3 additional locations will open in the Los Angeles area, with one in […]
Battle Against Prostate Cancer
New Insights into Hormone’s Action Could Help in Battle Against Prostate Cancer Discovery Sheds Light on How Cancer Cells Use Androgen Researchers at UVA Cancer Center have unveiled important new insights into how hormones known as androgens act on our cells – and the discovery could boost efforts to develop better treatments for prostate, ovarian […]
Diversity & Inclusion Research Conference
Diversity & Inclusion Research Conference to return for its fourth year. Researchers, practitioners, corporate leaders and philanthropists share findings and best practices to address today’s most pressing societal issues. The fourth annual Diversity & Inclusion Research Conference (DIRC21) will take place as a virtual event on November 17-19, 2021. DIRC21 brings together researchers, practitioners, corporate […]
New Bacteria to Help Detect Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
In an important step toward the clinical application of synthetic biology, Rice University researchers have engineered a bacterium with the necessary capabilities for diagnosing inflammatory bowel diseases. The engineered strain of the gut bacteria E. coli senses pH and glows when it encounters acidosis, an acidic condition that often occurs during flare ups of inflammatory […]
Bio-inspired Muscle Growth
Bio-inspired scaffolds help promote muscle growth Rice University bioengineers adapt extracellular matrix for electrospinning Rice University bioengineers are fabricating and testing tunable electrospun scaffolds completely derived from decellularized skeletal muscle to promote the regeneration of injured skeletal muscle. Their paper in Science Advances shows how natural extracellular matrix can be made to mimic native skeletal muscle and direct the […]
Why More Young People Are Turning to Online Therapy
Therapy can help with a huge range of mental health complaints from stress and anxiety to post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder and more. There are many reasons to consider therapy, and with the internet now creating new avenues for accessing mental health treatment, it’s no surprise that online therapy has become a popular choice for […]
Best CBD Oil Companies
Top Brands to Try in 2021 CBD oil is currently the go-to alternative for people dealing with physical and mental health issues. The organic compound that’s found in the cannabis plant helps to effectively promote wellness. It works naturally with the endocannabinoid system to promote homeostasis. Due to its versatility, companies use CBD to make […]