Health
Heart disease risk associated with eating fried foods
EATING fried food is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular events The risk increases…
A blood test could diagnose depression and bipolar disorder
Researchers found that levels of a nerve growth factor were lower in people with depression…
Breast cancer: Androgen therapy shows promise in preliminary study
SCIENTISTS have embarked on re newed investigations into andro gen therapy — a former breast…
What do we really know about antioxidants?
MOST people have probably heard that antioxidant-rich foods and supplements can benefit health, but many…
Has the pandemic shifted traditional gender roles in childcare?
NEW research shows that childcare responsibilities tended to fall to women during the initial wave…
First wave of Covid-19 linked to spike in cardiovascular deaths
In the United States, cardiovascular deaths that were not directly due to COVID-19 surged early…
Medical myths: All about sugar
IN this episode of Medical Myths, we discuss some of the many misunder standings surrounding…
SARS-CoV-2 in neurons may damage brain tissue
A recent three-pronged study concludes that SARS-CoV-2 may infect nerve cells and impede blood flow…
Existing drugs may cut off ‘fuel supply’ to an aggressive brain cancer
ONE of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer is glioblastoma, which has a low…
Spending time in green spaces may reduce workplace stress
Taking regular walks in the woods or in city parks may enhance workers’ ability to…
