Background The Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 infection was seen to be more infectious but less severe in children than adults with reduced hospitalization rates. There is a paucity of data on hospit… [+24277 chars]
We know that the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 uses the Spike protein present on its outer envelope to enter our body cells. Studies have shown that the Spike protein consists of two subunits, S1 and … [+7415 chars]
Hypocretin (Hcrt), also known as orexin, neuropeptide signaling stabilizes sleep and wakefulness in all vertebrates. A lack of Hcrt causes the sleep disorder narcolepsy, which is a decreased ability … [+5409 chars]
Self-harm physically hurting yourself is common in young people, affecting about one in five teens by the age of 18. Only about one in eight self-harm episodes in teenagers are seen at hospital emer… [+4881 chars]
Ann Work Expo Health. 2022 Apr 30:wxac031. doi: 10.1093/annweh/wxac031. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: There is strong observational evidence that respirators are highly effective in p… [+1302 chars]
Obesity is known to approximately double healthcare costs in the US compared to those with a healthy weight. A series of five studies presented at this year’s European Congress of Obesity (ECO2022),… [+7855 chars]
ByUniversity of Southern CaliforniaApril 30, 2022 USC professor outlines the characteristics of a longevity diet based on a range of nutrition research from studies in laboratory animals to epidemio… [+6939 chars]
The first known human case of H5 bird flu in the United States has appeared in a person in Colorado, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Thursday. The person tested positiv… [+1212 chars]
Taipei, April 30 (CNA) The Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has raised a travel notice relating to influenza A to Level 2 for China's Henan Province following reports of the first human infec… [+1110 chars]
Gabriela experienced the painful joint inflammation and draining fatigue that was her own immune system turning against her at an early age. Presenting with scarily high blood pressure and a leaky he… [+4433 chars]
People diagnosed with a psychiatric condition were more likely to catch Covid-19 after being fully vaccinated, according to a new study. Published this month in JAMA Open Network, the study used … [+5995 chars]
Which fruits are low in sugar? Fruit is a healthy way to add essential vitamins, minerals, fiber and water to your diet. Some fruits, including mangoes, grapes and bananas, have a higher content of n… [+7962 chars]
