A new study led by the George Institute for Global Health has found that life events that influence levels of the female hormone oestrogen may be linked to a woman's risk of developing dementia in la… [+3944 chars]
A team of researchers has identified how exercise can lower your risk of getting bowel cancer and slow the growth of tumours. The research was published in the journal, 'International Journal of Can… [+2044 chars]
The super-rare Greenland shark that washed ashore in England last month had a brain infection when it died, according to an animal autopsy of its remains. Pathologists discovered evidence of meningi… [+2905 chars]
Parkinson's disease, a brain disorder that mostly affects people over age 60, may lead to shaking, stiffness, problems in balance and coordination and eventually difficulty in walking and talking as … [+4311 chars]
The rapid spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes Covid-19 made it clear: Emerging infectious diseases present global health and security threats to every home and family. Like SARS-CoV-2, most n… [+7608 chars]
Despite public health experts' fears about coinciding surges of flu and COVID-19 engulfing the country, a so-called "twindemic" never materialized. Now, scientists are considering a theory that could… [+989 chars]
Summary: Researchers found significant differences in B cells in women with postpartum depression. B cells are important components of the immune system that help produce antibodies and secrete both … [+5136 chars]
A recent study by the TU Dresden and the University of Zurich in cooperation with the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light establishes for the first time a link between depressive disorders … [+3717 chars]
Posted 04/08 At least a half-dozen senior officials, including members of President Joe Biden's Cabinet and lawmakers, have tested positive for COVID-19 in recent days, as caseloads drop across the… [+151 chars]
Policy shifts in infant feeding guidelines for women living with HIV have weakened confidence in breastfeeding in South Africa, according to an analysis of interviews with experts in the field. Over… [+3981 chars]
In 2012, doctoral student Hosanna Krienke was looking for topics for her dissertation on British literature. A recovering cancer patient, she was struck by the recurring theme of sickness and recuper… [+12927 chars]
Summary: Lipids entering the brain as a result of damage to the blood-brain barrier may be a determining cause of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers say simple lifestyle changes could reduce Alzheimer’… [+6403 chars]
