Health
Reduced cholesterol breakdown may accelerate dementia in males
THERE is a well-established connection between high cholesterol levels in the blood and dementia. However,…
Depressive symptoms linked to rapid kidney function decline
SCIENTISTS know that depression accelerates the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD), but little research…
Study reveals dangers of angina caused by small heart vessels
THE medical community once believed that microvascular angina — chest pain caused by the tiny…
Will we need a Covid-19 vaccine booster shot later this year?
The vaccines being used in the United States and other parts of the world are…
OCD associated with increased stroke risk
OBSESSIVE-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by recurring and unwanted thoughts and…
Dairy milk may lower cholesterol and reduce coronary heart disease risk
THE study consists of a meta-analysis of three surveys involving over 400,000 individuals. The scientists found…
Diabetes care falls short for most of the world’s population
A study of diabetes treatment in 55 low and middle income countries found that many…
In conversation: Treating cancer with mRNA vaccines
AROUND 40% of us are likely to develop cancer at some point in our lives.…
Medical myths: All about allergies
IN brief, an allergy is an unusual or exaggerated immune response triggered by a particular…
Covid-19: Expert review finds multiple links with hormones
THE statement reviews evidence of the additional risks for people with diabetes, obesity, low vitamin…
