A recent study posted to the Research Square* preprint server, and currently under consideration at a Nature Portfolio Journal, revealed that the immune responses against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) and the clinical course of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) differed between children and adults. Study: High antibody and reduced…
Early signs of problems in your mouth – ‘make an appointment with your dentist ASAP’
Dentist reveals how much toothpaste you should use We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Experts have…
Cellular waste disposal study provides new insights into Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s
A ‘waste collection’ tidiesup our cells. If something does not go according to plan, serious diseasessuch as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s may develop. Molecular biologist Sascha Martens from the University of Vienna together with international partners—researchers of the University of Pennsylvania, Monash University, the Max Planck Institute of Biophysics in Frankfurt…
Post-pregnancy breathlessness, fatigue were symptoms of heart failure
Tiara Johnson’s second pregnancy went smoothly—until the last month. “My fingers were so puffy, I couldn’t wear my wedding ring,” she said. The problem stemmed from her blood pressure. And the rising blood pressure stemmed from preeclampsia, a complication of pregnancy that usually manifests in the later months. Tiara, who…
Immunogenetic studies in diverse populations are essential
Disease and health are the result of a complex interaction between humans and their pathogens. Genetic factors that partly determine host defenses sometimes differ significantly between people and populations. This is shown in a publication in the American Journal of Human Genetics by researchers from the Netherlands, Tanzania and India….
Cancer warning: The food ‘significantly’ associated with one or more forms of cancer
Stomach cancer: Surgeon explains the symptoms We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Cancer is a fast-spreading…
Will sleeping with wet hair give you a cold? Fact checked
Flu: Expert reveals differences between flu and common cold We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Wet…
Solomon Islands 1st virus outbreak causes growing concern
With the first community outbreak of the coronavirus in the Solomon Islands spreading rapidly through the largely unvaccinated population, the Red Cross warned Thursday that the Pacific Island nation’s fragile health care system is at risk of becoming overwhelmed. The capital Honiara has only one small hospital and authorities have…
As Covid Slogs On, Seniors Find Fortitude Waning and Malaise Growing
Late one night in January, Jonathan Coffino, 78, turned to his wife as they sat in bed. “I don’t know how much longer I can do this,” he said, glumly. Coffino was referring to the caution that’s come to define his life during the covid-19 pandemic. After two years of…
Swiss lift most COVID-19 restrictions as infections decline
Switzerland on Wednesday became the latest European country to ease coronavirus restrictions, including ending health checks for incoming travelers and the need to have COVID-19 passes to enter many public venues. The Federal Council, the seven-member Swiss executive branch, said as of Thursday, masks and COVID-19 vaccination passes will no…