More than half of people hospitalized with Covid-19 still have at least one symptom two years after they were first infected, according to the longest follow-up study of its kind. While physical and mental health generally improve over time, the analysis suggests that coronavirus patients discharged from hospital still tend to experience poorer health and … Read more
Summary: A rare genetic mutation that causes blindness also appears to be associated with above-average intelligence, a new study reports. Source: University of Leipzig Synapses are the contact points in the brain via which nerve cells ‘talk’ to each other. Disturbances in this communication lead to diseases of the nervous system, since altered synaptic proteins, … Read more
Dementia affects 1 in 7 adults over the age of 70 in the US, with Alzheimer’s disease being the most common form of dementia. “In a lot of developing countries, people are living longer. We’re seeing more diabetes, greater weight gain, more smoking and those risk factors, along with aging, are increasing the risk for … Read more
Toxoplasma gondii is probably the most successful parasite in the world today. This microscopic creature is capable of infecting any mammal or bird, and people across all continents are infected. Once infected, a person carries Toxoplasma for life. So far, we don’t have a drug that can eradicate the parasite from the body. And there … Read more
Oh, cholesterol. Although this “waxy, fat-like” element in your bloodstream is one of those words that makes people cringe, some of it is actually necessary in order for your body to produce healthy cells. But too much of anything is never good, and elevated cholesterol levels can put you at greater risk of developing cardiovascular … Read more
Using drugs like ibuprofen and steroids to relieve short-term health problems could increase the chances of developing chronic pain, new research suggests. The findings from the small study indicate that it could be time to reconsider how pain is treated. Normal recovery from a painful injury involves inflammation – the body’s natural reaction to injury … Read more
This Morning’s resident doctor has shared five ways that you can lose weight and get healthier this summer without having to diet. Dr Sara Kayat says that a good place to start when you are looking to lose weight would be measuring your waist circumference. She explained that a healthy weight should be less than … Read more
A new subvariant of Omicron is set to become the dominant variant of COVID-19 in the US soon. BA.2.12.1 is currently responsible for 42.6% of COVID-19 cases in the country, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That’s a big increase from the 7.5% of cases it was responsible for … Read more
May 11 (Reuters) – More than 2.8 million courses of Pfizer Inc’s (PFE.N) COVID-19 oral antiviral treatment Paxlovid have been made available at pharmacies around the United States, with the Biden administration working to improve access to the drug. As Paxlovid has become more widely used, some patients have reported that COVID-19 symptoms recurred after … Read more
Blueberries have a high level of an antioxidant called anthocyanins that defend the plants from threats and can provide benefits to humans including improved metabolic function. University of Cincinnati studies effects of blueberry supplementation in at-risk, middle-aged population. The old adage says that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but new research from … Read more