Health
‘You’re getting older’: How seniors can counter ageism from medical professionals
Experts say many older adults are not taken seriously when they report symptoms and other…
IBD may disrupt mental health by breaking gut-brain link
Around 30% of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) experience depression, anxiety, or both. A…
Environmental factors significant contributor to heart disease
CARDIOVASCULAR diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death around the world. The mitigation of…
Covid-19 vaccine ‘mix and match:’ Benefits of an mRNA second dose
A nationwide cohort study in Sweden has shown ‘mixing and matching’ vaccines is safe, just…
Covid-19 vaccine ‘mix and match:’ Benefits of an mRNA second dose
A nationwide cohort study in Sweden has shown ‘mixing and matching’ vaccines is safe, just…
VR-guided breathing could alleviate pain
MINDFUL breathing, which involves focusing one’s attention on breathing patterns, can alleviate pain in some…
Eating mushrooms seems to lower depression risk
A new study from Penn State finds an association between eating mushrooms every day and…
Breast cancer in younger women: How does it manifest?
BREAST cancer is not age-specific. It can affect young women as well as older women.…
Cardiovascular health most important to reduce diabetes risk
A recent study investigated the effects of good cardiovascular health (CVH) in preventing type 2…
‘Take the flu shot,’ experts urge, as lifting Covid-19 restrictions could trigger flu outbreak
FLU infections dropped by 60% after the introduction of Covid- 19 restrictions. This reduced exposure…
