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An industrial action ballot of first year doctors has been launched by the BMA, just days after the union said the majority of its senior doctor members are willing to strike over pay.Faced with the barrage of disputes, Health Secretary Wes Streeting has urged doctors not to let the union “derail” their careers.The ballot, open to BMA members who are foundation year 1 (FY1) doctors in England from 8 September until 6 October, demands the government “act to fix the unemployment crisis affecting resident doctors.”1In July a BMA survey of 4401 resident doctors with a response rate of around 5.7%…
At the start of the new school year, researchers often welcome new members into their labs. Along with safety briefings and training on how to use new equipment, new lab members also get inducted into the lab’s unique traditions and superstitions. The editors at The Scientist asked researchers to tell us about some of their favorite ones.What traditions or superstitions does your lab have?Meghan Koch, maternal-offspring immunologist, Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterWe do a lot of flow cytometry, and the software that it’s run on is called Diva. We were just like, “she’s a diva” because there are little glitches all…
The Danish firms plan to develop and test synbiotic dietary supplements – combining probiotics and prebiotics – that can have a positive effect on an individual’s metabolic health.
Here at EatingWell, we’re big fans of tomatoes. From slow roasted, to marinated, to sliced and put in a sandwich, they’re one of our favorite produce picks. In this list, we’re highlighting the tomato recipes our editors are making and eating right now. Try the Tomato Sandwich that our editor Leah Goggins is making “on repeat,” or give our Cherry Tomato Pasta a shot—our editor Danielle DeAngelis says it’s “so good and easy, and uses up some pantry staples.” Love any of these recipes? Join MyRecipes to save, search and organize your EatingWell recipes all in one place. It’s free! Tomato Sandwich…
Created by Martin Haranta, founder and CEO of iProbio, business strategist and probiotic evangelist Dr. Peter Kürti and Dr. Benjamin Jensen, group leader and associate professor at the Jensen Group at the University of Copenhagen, the Microbiome Explorer Challenge is seeking market-ready concepts focused on the personalized modulation of the microbiome as well as the development of probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics.Key thematic areas include systemic health and microbiome interactions through the gut-brain, gut-skin and gut-liver axes, underpinned by advanced omics-based analytical approaches, according to the competition’s website. “We’re very interested in fresh ideas, and we want to improve the local…
Despite all the bad press cheese has gotten over the years, it can be part of a healthy lifestyle. You can enjoy any cheese that fits your preferences, cultural background, and dietary needs.Still, some types of cheese are healthier than others. Here are the cheeses registered dietitians recommend most and how to incorporate them into a nutritious diet.7 of the Healthiest Cheeses“While you can work most types of cheese into a healthy diet, the types that are a bit higher in protein, lower in fat and sodium, and those that provide a good source of calcium are the types I…
Dietitians say peanut butter and almond butter are equally healthy and nutritious. Both these plant-based spreads are heart-healthy and may help with blood sugar management. Peanut butter may support brain health, while almond butter may help fight inflammation. When it comes to nut butters, there’s no shortage of variety (cookie crunch peanut butter, anyone?). However, two of the most popular nut butters are peanut butter and almond butter. Of course, they’re both delicious. But which one is the healthiest? To find out, we asked registered dietitians. Their answer: It’s a tie! So, whether you prefer a classic PB&J sandwich or like to…
Chimpanzees, along with bonobos, are humans’ closest living relatives. In fact, you may have heard that humans and chimps share 98.8% of their DNA.But is this actually true? And what does “similar DNA” actually mean?The truth is that the frequently cited 98.8% similarity between chimp (Pan troglodytes) and human (Homo sapiens) DNA overlooks key differences in the species’ genomes, experts told Live Science.Human and chimp DNA is made of four basic building blocks, or nucleotides: adenine (A), guanine (G), cytosine (C) and thymine (T). The genomes of both species can be thought of as a “string of the letters A,…
There are seemingly endless ways to switch up your skin care routine. Every time I talk to an expert, I seem to find a new way to layer, blend, enhance, and experiment with the lineup. Each of us has our own preferences and needs that we bring to the table and that influence our final choices. That’s the joy in it, no?
The Conservative Party leader’s career could have taken a very different turn had she snapped up a place nearly 30 years ago to study medicine at the elite Stanford University in the United States. But what sounds like a potential Sliding Doors moment may not be as straightforward as it seems.Media reports have raised doubts over Kemi Badenoch’s claims that she was offered a place and a partial scholarship to study in California at 16 years of age but couldn’t take up the “pre-med” owing to family circumstances.Politicians in the UK have urged Badenoch to clarify the record and provide…