France’s weekly epidemiology record (BEH) recently published a study on the prevalence of postpartum depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation in women at 2 months after giving birth. The report reveals that in 2021, 1 in 6 women at the had postpartum depression 2 months after giving birth, more than a…
World Health Organisation shares simple steps to keep safe from Covid and flu
COVID patients exhale high levels of virus the first eight days The World Health Organisation (WHO) has shared “simple” ways to help prevent the spread of Covid and flu, warning that certain people are at risk of “severe” disease. Alongside the European Commission and the European Centre for Disease Prevention…
Stroke could cause nearly 10 million deaths annually by 2050 and cost up to $2 trillion per year, new report warns
Unless urgent action is taken, the number of people who die from stroke globally is estimated to increase by 50% by 2050 to 9.7 million deaths per year, with annual costs as high as US$2.3 trillion possible, according to a new report on pragmatic solutions to reduce the global burden…
Defective EMC1 protein may contribute to a severe ocular disorder, familial exudative vitreoretinopathy
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Eczema: Researchers report link with gut health in babies
About 6% of children globally have eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis. While some children may outgrow eczema, many do not and experience worsened conditions. Researchers from The Chinese University of Hong Kong say they have found evidence suggesting a link between the gut microbiome and eczema during infancy, which…
New forum launched to support behavioral research in laboratory animals
Reviewed COST Action TEATIME have launched a new public forum for those wishing to delve deeper into scientific matters relating behavioral research in laboratory animals. Do you have questions on experimental design, software and hardware, data handling, or animal behavior? Then keep reading as TEATIME are here to help. TEATIME…
Centenarian blood tests give hints of the secrets to longevity
Centenarians, once considered rare, have become commonplace. Indeed, they are the fastest-growing demographic group of the world’s population, with numbers roughly doubling every ten years since the 1970s. How long humans can live, and what determines a long and healthy life, have been of interest for as long as we…
Research reveals how synthesized plankton molecules inhibit cancer proteins
Researchers at the Department of Chemistry, Scripps Research, California, have discovered how to harness the toxic power of plankton to manufacture anti-cancer molecules. In a paper, “Synthesis of portimines reveals the basis of their anti-cancer activity,” published in Nature, the team details the steps taken in synthesizing marine toxins, portimine…
Is there an association between psoriasis onset and risk of autoimmune disease?
In a recent study published in the Scientific Reports Journal, researchers evaluated new-onset autoimmune disease risk among individuals with new-onset psoriatic illness. Study: Risk of incident autoimmune diseases in patients with newly diagnosed psoriatic disease: a nationwide population-based study. Image Credit: Flystock/Shutterstock.com Background Psoriatic illness, which frequently includes psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis,…
Study: 60% of UK adults struggle to talk about health concerns with their doctors
Reviewed Leading telehealth provider, Asda Online Doctor, conducted a nationwide survey to gauge public perceptions and usage of AI in relation to medical issues. The results revealed a concerning trend, with a staggering 60% of respondents admitting that they struggle to talk about their health concerns with doctors, and more…