For many people, particularly following vaccination, infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, resolves within a few days. But for others, it results in long COVID, a variety of often debilitating symptoms that persist for weeks, months or even years. Why this happens in some is unclear, and there…
Genomic surveillance could help detect and slow the spread of deadly 'superbugs'
Reviewed Harnessing new advances in genomic surveillance technology could help detect the rise of deadly 'superbugs' and slow their evolution and spread, improving global health outcomes, a new Australian study suggests. Antimicrobial resistance occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change over time and no longer respond to the medicines…
Can adding RNA sequencing to germline genetic testing improve accuracy and clinical sensitivity over time compared to DNA sequencing alone?
In a recent study published in the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) Oncology, researchers from California investigated the diagnostic outcomes of concurrent sequencing of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA) to detect the predisposition to hereditary cancer in 43,524 individuals. They found that adding RNA sequencing to germline…
Unusual cricketing movement that will help you fall asleep faster once in bed
Not being able to get to sleep can be incredible frustrating. You can often find yourself lying there thinking of ways to drift off, from counting sheep to anything that might possibly do the trick. Some people have raved about hot herbal tea, while others might suggest reading a book…
Want to achieve your goals? Get angry, say researchers
While often perceived as a negative emotion, anger can also be a powerful motivator for people to achieve challenging goals in their lives, according to new research. “People often believe that a state of happiness is ideal, and the majority of people consider the pursuit of happiness a major life…
Study suggest female teens with family history of mood disorder prone to weight gain
Female offspring of parents with mood disorders have increased z body mass index (BMI) compared with controls of unaffected parents starting at about 12 years of age, according to a study published online Oct. 19 in JAMA Network Open. Nitya Adepalli, from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, and…
Independent studies using smart mouthguard data sheds light on playing rugby like never before
86 percent of forces measured are the same as or less than those experienced in other forms of exercise such as running, jumping or skipping 94 percent of forces are lower than those previously measured on people riding a rollercoaster The large majority of events resulting in the highest measured…
Helicopter parents are putting children at risk of eating disorders
Helicopter parents are putting their children at risk of eating disorders, new study suggests Over-intrusion and involvement in a child’s life is known as ‘helicopter parenting’ It has been linked to unhealthy behaviors in children, such as body dysmorphia READ MORE: The risks of Kourtney Kardashian’s ‘attachment’ parenting style ‘Momager’…
Eating this popular fruit may reduce dementia risk, study suggests
Eating a popular fruit may reduce your risk of dementia A study found that adults who consumed strawberries reported better cognition Strawberries have antioxidants that reduce inflammation and chronic diseases READ MORE: Revealed: The science-backed diet said to slash your dementia risk Eating strawberries could slash your risk of dementia,…
Woman loses all four limbs to the FLU as cases rise in the US
Mother-of-two had all four limbs amputated after catching the FLU Kristin Fox, 42, from Ohio, went to the ER after her sore throat got much worse Doctors placed her in a medically-induced coma after she developed sepsis READ MORE: Warning signs your immune system is run down this winter A…