Health
Why people at risk of heart disease may want to avoid fish oil
New research finds that taking omega-3 supplements is as sociated with an increased risk of…
‘Leaky’ blood-brain barrier may contribute to schizophrenia
THE blood-brain barrier shields the central nervous system, which comprises the brain and spinal cord,…
How have Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns affected our immune systems?
THE world is more than a year into the Covid-19 pandemic, so many people have…
‘Detox diets’: Does science support the claims?
DETOX diets, or eating plans designed to “detoxify” the body from toxic substances, are popular…
Addressing Covid-19 vaccine myths
OF all the modern medical in terventions we have at our disposal, few have been…
Long Covid and children: The unseen casualties of Covid-19
SINCE children appear to be less at risk of severe Covid-19 than adults, those who…
Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine: What are the side effects?
THE Johnson & Johnson, or Janssen, Covid-19 vaccine is a single-dose vaccine to prevent Covid-19.…
Gum disease linked to severe Covid-19 outcomes
Researchers at McGill University find a strong link between periodontitis, a common form of gum…
Oxford researchers plan a Covid-19 reinfection human challenge trial
SCIENTISTS are planning a trial that will determine whether or not people who have had…
Gum disease linked to severe Covid-19 outcomes
ONE of the more perplexing things about Covid-19 is its wide range of outcomes in…
