Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Fitness

Lifting Lid On Ultra-processed Foods

In a world of 'day on a plate' TikTok reels and Insta nutritionists, one relatively new term is causing confusion among consumers - ultra-processed...

EXPLAINER: Does Covishield’s alleged health concerns expose it to legal liability?

  COVID-19 vaccine-maker AstraZeneca was in the spotlight in May following the company’s admission in a UK court proceeding of the possibility of a rare...

DPIRD urge owners to take precaution against Avian Flu

With the ongoing outbreak of avian influenza ripping through parts of Victoria and New South Wales, concern is growing for a potential outbreak in...

Fighting COVID-19 With a Cancer Drug

The chemical structure of eganelisib, the selective PI3Kinase gamma inhibitor in clinical trials for...

Smoking Behavior Tied to Personality Traits

Cigarette smokers, cigar smokers, and non-smokers each have distinct personality profiles, according to a study published July 3, 2024 in the open-access journal PLOS...

Dengue Tied to Increased Depression Risk in Taiwan

Analysis of the medical records of nearly 50,000 people who experienced dengue fever in Taiwan suggests that this disease is associated with elevated short-...

Cancer Drug Deployed to Combat COVID-19

Twelve years ago, cancer researchers at University of California San Diego identified a molecule that helps cancer cells survive by shuttling damaging inflammatory cells...

Experiencing gratitude may increase longevity among older adults

Experiencing gratitude may help older adults live longer, according to a new...

In-hospital delirium tied to decline in older COVID patients’ functional, cognitive abilities

Older COVID-19 patients who experience delirium in the hospital are at higher risk of increased functional disability and cognitive impairment in the 6 months...

Children with Angelman have reduced bone health, study finds

Children with Angelman syndrome have diminished bone health — which continues to decline with age — compared with their peers in the general population,...

Rise in Covid jab rates may protect children against asthma attacks, study finds

Higher Covid vaccination rates could help protect children against asthma attacks, according to research.While previous studies show that vaccination helps prevent Covid 19 illness,...

New Compound May Boost Naloxone in Opioid Overdose Fight

Every great superhero needs a sidekick. Now, scientists may have found a drug-busting partner for naloxone.Naloxone is an opioid antidote that has saved tens...

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