A DERMATOLOGIST has revealed how you can treat seven itches that are more common in the hot weather. It comes amidst a UK-wide heatwave, with a record-breaking temperature recorded today. From itch… [+8856 chars]
July 19 (Reuters) - The BA.5 subvariant of Omicron was estimated to make up 77.9% of the circulating coronavirus variants in the United States for the week ended July 16, the U.S. Centers for Disease… [+1151 chars]
AS obesity rates rise, scientists report that one in four children are now on a diet. But dropping excess pounds doesnt have to be super tricky just use some easy swaps. From switching salty snacks… [+2668 chars]
Acute kidney injury (AKI) occurs commonly in critically ill patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Prediction of mortality and recove… [+895 chars]
The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Damage to the ends of your chromosomes can create zombie cells that are still alive but cant function, according to … [+4413 chars]
In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers investigated the potential drivers of a global decline in influenza virus circulation during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-… [+6010 chars]
Zara Thomas always knew her pale complexion resulted in having a few moles but there was one on her stomach that she noticed changing and scabbing over. When she was 28, the mole was removed but Thom… [+4262 chars]
Comment on this story People who drink a moderate amount of coffee up to 3½ cups a day might have a better chance at a longer life span, even if their coffee is lightly sweetened with sugar, accordi… [+1673 chars]
Injected vaccines against the coronavirus that causes Covid-19 have been hugely successful, saving nearly 20 million lives globally in their first year of use and slashing the pandemic's death toll b… [+9071 chars]
Whereas symptoms of depression are known to intensify in patients who have recently experienced an incident stroke, it might also be true in such cases that the depression actually starts to worsen i… [+4165 chars]
Bengay is a topical product that may temporarily ease arthritis pain. Its active ingredients include menthol, which creates a cooling sensation and helps dilate blood vessels. In this article, we w… [+6300 chars]
A top Irish paediatrician has warned parents to avoid giving their children ibuprofen if they have the chicken pox. In a nutshell Dr Niamh Lynch said this is because rather than easing their pain, … [+1880 chars]