Health
Has the Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 made herd immunity impossible?
Scientists hoped that, following vaccination, populations would develop herd immunity to SARS-CoV-2, reducing the risk…
Covid-19 may affect long-term ‘fight or flight’ response in young adults
The sympathetic nervous system governs the “fight-or-flight” response. A study suggests that young adults who…
Stroke mortality in women: Height loss may indicate risk
GRADUAL loss of height is normal in both men and women. It begins at about…
Covid-19 and mental health: The impact
A systematic review of research into the mental health issues that frontline healthcare workers and…
Can we eat fish sustainably and maintain health benefits?
AS many people try to improve their diet by cutting down on red meat, fish…
Covid-19: Should vaccination be compulsory in health and care?
TO shield vulnerable patients from Covid-19, few people who work in health and long-term care…
Obesity: The role of ‘beige’ fat and cytokines
A new study in mice may help identify new methods to treat obesity and metabolic…
Covid-19 vaccine: If you had no side effects, are you protected?
Millions of people across the globe have received a COVID-19 vaccine. However, there are still…
Switching drugs may not help with antibiotic resistance
RESEARCHERS have found that as some bacteria develop resistance to one antibiotic, they can develop…
Everyday chemicals contribute to air pollution mortality
AIR pollution is responsible for the deaths of around 7 million people each year —…
