The Australian government is cracking down on vaping. Recreational vapes of any type—whether they contain nicotine or not—will be banned from retail sale across Australia after legislation is introduced (though the date is yet to be set). Rates of teen vaping have been rising rapidly in Australia, from 0.8% of…
Tracking viral transmissions between humans and animals could help identify successful SARS-CoV-2 mutations
The COVID-19 pandemic was probably caused by the transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus from animals to humans, and it has been reported anecdotally that the virus can pass from humans to different animal species, too. To find out how the transmission of the virus between humans and animals affects its…
Costco Just Dropped a Delicious New Wrap & Their Famous Rotisserie Chicken Is the Star Ingredient
If you’re looking to try something new for lunch, then head to Costco. The warehouse store has a new Southwest Rotisserie Chicken Wrap in the grocery section that looks like a flavorful lunch for two. The wraps are stuffed with chunks of Costco’s famous rotisserie chicken, baby spinach, red onion,…
Mississippi’s cervical cancer deaths indicate broader health care problems
Shementé Jones knew something wasn't right. Her back hurt. She felt pain during sex. She said she kept telling her doctor something was wrong. Her doctor told her, "Just wash your underwear in Dreft," Jones said, referring to a brand of detergent. Within months of that 2016 appointment, Jones, who…
SARS-CoV-2 spike protein could be speeding up Alzheimer's and other brain diseases, says new study
In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv preprint* server, researchers in Sweden investigated severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike (S) protein amyloid as a potential triggering factor for protein misfolding and amyloid formation in neurodegenerative diseases (NDs). Neurodegenerative diseases such as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) and Alzheimer's disease…
DR MARTIN SCURR: Why a red, flushed face is more common as you age
DR MARTIN SCURR: Why a red, flushed face is more common as you age I have a red, flushed complexion across my nose and cheeks, and have noticed this is a common condition, particularly as people get older. Is there any corrective action to treat it at home before going…
Healthy eating doesnt have to be expensive: An expert offers tips
Groceries cost a lot, but it is possible to eat healthy foods without overspending. Experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham offer tips for healthy eating on a budget. “Maintaining a healthy diet is not only about what you eat but also about making mindful choices,” said Emily Davidson,…
Trial shows Thai health program can promote life expectancy of people with early psychosis
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New genes and natural toxins offer hope for cancer patients unresponsive to chemotherapy
Scientists from Queen Mary University of London have discovered two new genes that cause head and neck cancer patients to be resistant to chemotherapy, and that silencing either gene can make cancer cells previously unresponsive to chemotherapy subsequently respond to it. The two genes discovered actively ‘work’ in most human…
Study explores the biology of post-COVID-19 cognitive deficits
In a recent study published in Nature Medicine, researchers explored the biology of cognitive deficits following acute coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Study: Acute blood biomarker profiles predict cognitive deficits 6 and 12 months after COVID-19 hospitalization. Image Credit: Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock.com Many individuals develop neuropsychiatric symptoms in the weeks and months following…