Geoengineering the climate would have massive repercussions for the health of billions of people at risk of malaria who live in tropical countries, according to a new finding by scientists at Georget… [+4245 chars]
A study of almost 2500 participants has found that a healthy lifestyle is associated with longer life expectancies as well as extra years without Alzheimers. The findings, suggest US and Swiss resea… [+2992 chars]
A salt substitute that contains less sodium was a cost-effective intervention for prevention of stroke and improved quality of life, according to an analysis published in the journal Circulation. A … [+3520 chars]
An observational study of young adults performed in Stockholm, Sweden, shows that the exposure of residents to ambient air pollutants has been associated with an increased risk of SARS-CoV-2 infectio… [+4130 chars]
The Omicron variant of the coronavirus has been dominant in Australia since late 2021. But a more transmissible Omicron subvariant, BA.2, now accounts for the majority of cases in the country. See … [+5582 chars]
Mosquitoes are famously attributed for their ability to spread germs. Eager to bite both humans and animals, this action can begin a deadly cascade of disease transmission. However, with the aid of a… [+4169 chars]
News People using antidepressants to treat depression have similar outcomes to those who do not, new research suggests. Antidepressants are one of the most prescribed medications in Australia, with… [+2891 chars]
Scientists have found a single mutation that can make zika virus even more dangerous, which they warn the world should be monitoring.A new outbreak of zika virus is possible, with American researcher… [+4642 chars]
According to scientists at Rutgers University who have studied the factors that cause low-birth-weight babies, inhaled nanoparticles — human-made specks so small they cannot be seen in conventional m… [+3504 chars]
News People using antidepressants to treat depression have similar outcomes to those who do not, new research suggests. Antidepressants are one of the most prescribed medications in Australia, with… [+2891 chars]
A pilot study in Florida that involved the release of 5 million genetically modified mosquitoes in Florida has wrapped up. The bugs, which have been dubbed “Jurassic Park” mosquitoes by some critics,… [+7455 chars]
In this interview, we speak to Fernanda Marrocos from the University of Sao Paulo about her latest research that investigated the impacts ultra-processed diets are having on our planet. Please coul… [+16387 chars]
