In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers analyzed the influence of the use of spectacles on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) risk in a community setting. Study: Glass… [+5569 chars]
There's been a warning issued to those eating smoked fish in the UK after a listeria outbreak. The Food Standards Agency issued an alert after an unusual spike in cases of listeriosis. An investigat… [+4162 chars]
The BA.2 omicron subvariant of the coronavirus has been on the countrys radar for months scientists conducting wastewater surveillance noticed it back in January. BA.2 first received widespread atten… [+8673 chars]
The disruption to cancer services during the pandemic has been a global phenomenon. In the UK, it has amplified structural failings in the delivery of cancer diagnosis and treatment that existed long… [+4971 chars]
Women having breast tomosynthesis screening over a 10-year period experience a lower cumulative probability of receiving at least one false-positive result compared to conventional mammography. This … [+3276 chars]
A hormone that triggers puberty and controls fertility in humans might be developed as a treatment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, according to new Rutgers research.The study, appearing in the… [+3160 chars]
There is a common misconception that arthritis plagues only senior citizens. While it is true that ageing as well as wear and tear of a joint from overuse are some of its causes, in recent years, due… [+1959 chars]
A recently discovered chemical compound helped elderly mice with obesity lose fat and weight, add muscle and strength, reduce age-related inflammation and increase physical activity, a new study show… [+3984 chars]
Less-than-adequate hydration, assessed by serum sodium levels at midlife, is associated with a higher risk of developing heart failure (HF) and left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) later, new research … [+8164 chars]
Researchers in Australia have investigated coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine effectiveness on the prevalence and mortality of the Delta variant. They found that countries with more vaccine … [+3924 chars]
People may feel less vulnerable and take fewer safety precautions about COVID-19 when they are with, or even just think about, their friends instead of acquaintances or strangers, according to resear… [+4911 chars]
As medical and surgical treatments have improved and survival has increased, the majority of people with congenital heart disease are now adults rather than children, yet disparities driven by social… [+10770 chars]
