Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, with colleagues from the ACTIV-2 trial, part of the U.S. government's response to COVID-19, investigated whether symptoms of COVID-19 recurred following a two-day symptom-free period in persons who did not receive any treatment for the disease. They sought to determine…
Gestational exposure to flame retardant alters brain development in rats
A new study from North Carolina State University shows that exposure in utero to the flame retardant FireMaster® 550 (FM 550), or to its individual brominated (BFR) or organophosphate ester (OPFR) components, resulted in altered brain development in newborn rats. The effects — most notably evidence of mitochondrial disruption and…
This channa aloo curry is the perfect batch cook recipe
Packed with plant protein and fibre, a bowl of this curry from The Groovy Food Company will keep you full for hours… We’re all looking for ways to make our lives easier and cheaper – and batch cooking has to be the life hack to answer both prayers. This simple chickpea…
Physicians find success treating a child’s case of rare encephalitis
The prognosis for the sick child, who hadn’t responded to standard treatment, was dire. But a team of Rutgers physicians believed there might be hope despite the conventional wisdom against pursuing any further treatment. What happened over the course of the next few weeks in that autumn of 2020—described as…
Dementia: How much should you walk every day to reduce risk?
Dementia affects more than 55 million people worldwide and is the seventh leading cause of death globally. With the proportion of older people in the population increasing, the number of dementia cases is also on the rise. There is mounting evidence that regular physical exercise not only benefits general health,…
WHO to Request Cholera Vaccines for Haiti, Expects Further Spread
GENEVA (Reuters) -The World Health Organization is setting up tents to treat cholera in Haiti and will also request a supply of oral vaccines against the disease that has unexpectedly returned to a country paralysed by a gang blockade, a WHO spokesperson said. The disease killed some 10,000 people through…
You’re eating healthier these days, but is it as healthy as you think?
People trying to adopt a healthier diet probably aren’t the best judges of how well they’re actually eating, a new study discovers. Only about 1 in 4 people could accurately estimate how healthy they were eating when asked to assess their diet after a year spent trying to lose weight,…
Periods and pregnancy still taboo in women’s soccer
Sports and exercise experts are calling for better education around periods and pregnancy in women’s soccer. New research carried out at women’s soccer clubs across six European countries shows that education around the menstrual cycle, hormonal contraception and pregnancy is severely lacking. The study, led by academics from Staffordshire University,…
BU researcher urges the U.S. to create a National Long COVID Compensation Program
While the COVID-19 pandemic wanes, the U.S. continues to face a national health challenge – the effective and equitable care of individuals with Long COVID. While the federal government is responding to this condition, few of their undertakings directly address clinical care and the potential of disability compensation. To ensure…
Many people infected with Omicron after booster vaccine – symptoms
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