Health
Why might face masks reduce Covid-19 severity?
FACE masks reduce the spread of the new coronavirus and may also lessen the severity…
Can a heart failure drug help treat long Covid symptoms?
SOME people who have recovered from Covid-19 experience ongoing symptoms — such as brain fog,…
Scientists call for ‘pan-virus vaccines’ to prevent next pandemic
The swift development of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines was in part due to the structure of the…
Lockdown may have boosted well-being for some
A study of people who care for children finds that Covid-19 lockdowns have provided some…
Tongue strengthening device may help people with snoring difficulties
The FDA has approved a device worn during the day that strengthens the tongue in…
Research sheds light on vision loss in Batten disease
BATTEN disease is the name for a collection of rare, inherited, fatal conditions that often…
Being male, having overweight and depression can influence aging
A study finds that biological aging is linked to both mental and physical health. Factors…
Winter Covid-19: Climate less important than control measures
COVID-19 rates have spiked in the winter months in the Northern Hemisphere and in summer…
Kids are half as likely to get Covid-19 as adults: Here’s what we know
GROWING evidence is showing that Covid-19 affects kids differently than adults. Children experience lower infection…
Some Covid-19 patients have a higher risk of bleeding
EXCESSIVE blood clotting is a recognized feature of severe Covid-19. But a new study suggests…
