Health
Covid-19 long-haulers at risk of developing kidney damage, disease
RESEARCHERS have uncovered a trajectory of significant kidney impairment in people with long Covid 30…
Here’s exactly where we are with vaccines and treatments for Covid-19
Scientists around the world have developed treatments and vaccines for the new coronavirus disease known…
Cholesterol-lowering jab could save over 30,000 lives
A new heart disease drug hailed as “life changing” has been approved for use…
Recovering from sleep deprivation takes longer than expected
A recent study investigated how quickly people can bounce back from sleep deprivation. Following 10…
Scientists discover antibodies that may neutralize a range of SARS-CoV-2 variants
RESEARCHERS have studied a dozen anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies isolated from people who had previously contracted the…
Common hypertension drug may help treat severe Covid-19
ACUTE respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a potentially fatal condition involving lung damage, and experts…
Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2: Can vaccine boosters stop its spread?
The Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is more transmissible than preexisting…
Alzheimer’s: Is brain inflammation the missing trigger?
THE difference between people with amyloid brain plaque who develop Alzheimer’s disease and those who…
4-in-1 hypertension treatment may be better than standard care
HIGH blood pressure remains a common condition that in creases the risk of developing serious…
Airborne transmission of viruses ‘more prevalent than previously recognized’
INTERDISCIPLINARY researchers recently conducted a review to investigate the airborne transmission of respiratory viruses. The…
