Deaths among older adults with Alzheimer’s disease accelerated at a faster pace during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic as routine care was disrupted for many with memory and cognitive problem… [+2781 chars]
Frequent use of common painkillers, bought off the shelf at the supermarket, are associated with a higher risk of tinnitus, according to US researchers. Tinnitus is the condition characterised by pe… [+3626 chars]
In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers demonstrated the impact of an amyloidogenic severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) protein fragment named S… [+7166 chars]
Ever noticed that looking at photos of good times with family or friends diminishes the pain of your headache? Nostalgia has already been shown to be helpful with pain relief, and a new study has now… [+2622 chars]
For the first time, researchers have revealed that during the development of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), when insulin-producing cells in the pancreas are under attack from T lymphocytes, the cells lining … [+4833 chars]
Eating disorders are multifaceted conditions that can manifest in different ways. A new report released by the Journal of Eating Disorders in January 2022, reveals since the onset of the pandemic, th… [+983 chars]
Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered a novel mechanism that connects circadian rhythm-controlled cellular metabolism and regeneration with muscle repair after injury, according to rece… [+3608 chars]
Imagine if the next COVID vaccine jab you have is the last you would ever need. Thats a dream being actively pursued now by researchers, who feel it could be possible to make a universal vaccine agai… [+10156 chars]
Two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTec COVID-19 vaccine were protective against severe disease in children aged five to 11 during the recent Omicron variant surge but quickly lost most of its ability to pre… [+83 chars]
During the winter months governments recommend individuals take vitamin D supplements between the months of September and April. The reason for this is due to how the body does not produce enough of … [+3223 chars]
The timeline of the COVID-19pandemic has been marked by a series of catastrophic waves: surging crests of infection spreading around the world, often spearheaded by newly evolved variants of the path… [+4098 chars]
Due to the emergence of new variants of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has been defined by waves of increased popul… [+6128 chars]