A new study has found that approximately one in every 20 people who catch Covid suffer from long-term issues with their smell or taste. This could mean that millions of people around the world may h… [+2931 chars]
The Department of Health recently welcomed the confirmation from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). Under the advice from JCVI, those eligible for a further dose will includ… [+1325 chars]
A Cork-based expert has said that people should avail of Covid-19 vaccines being offered to them under the expansion of the booster campaign for people under the age of 65. Speaking to The Echo, se… [+2633 chars]
Summary: Using stimulation, researchers found a direct connection between the vagus nerve and learning centers of the brain. Vagus nerve stimulation, they discovered, increases learning in a healthy … [+5010 chars]
The quest for a safer and more effective anesthetic in the mid-20th century led to the discovery of phencyclidine (PCP), which relied on the Nobel Prize-winning Grignard reaction. Although it was dee… [+23909 chars]
The unprecedentedly severe restrictions meant to stem the spread of the COVID-19 virus certainly achieved their immediate goal of saving lives by limiting the potential exposure to the virus, in part… [+3109 chars]
According to a new study, people who eat the highest amounts of ultra-processed foods like fizzy drinks and chocolate may have a higher risk of developing dementia. Those who eat the lowest amounts … [+3654 chars]
A germ that causes a rare and sometimes deadly disease long thought to be confined to tropical climates has been found in soil and water in the continental United States, US health officials have sai… [+2253 chars]
According to a new study, people who eat the highest amounts of ultra-processed foods like fizzy drinks and chocolate may have a higher risk of developing dementia. Those who eat the lowest amounts … [+3654 chars]
Summary: Low to moderate stress can help build resilience and may reduce the risk of developing more serious mental health disorders including depression and anti-social behavior, a new study reports… [+6233 chars]
An extensive study, involving records from more than 116,000 people over the course of 30 years, has found that moderate amounts of physical activity for between 300 and 600 minutes could be the swee… [+3218 chars]
The unprecedentedly severe restrictions meant to stem the spread of the COVID-19 virus certainly achieved their immediate goal of saving lives by limiting the potential exposure to the virus, in part… [+3109 chars]
