Health
What is good health?
THE word health refers to a state of complete emo-tional and physical well-being. Healthcare exists…
Why are human neurons different from those of other mammals?
A group of researchers has discovered that human neurons have significantly fewer ion channels than…
Here’s where covid-19 cases are rising and falling
According to figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the average number…
Common antidepressant may reduce Covid-19 death risk
EVIDENCE is growing that a common antidepressant may reduce the severity of symptoms and mortality…
Managing weight in diabetes: Which diets are most effective?
Scientists have been studying the effect of diet on type 2 diabetes for years. Research…
Dexamethasone treatment for Covid-19: Benefits outweigh risks
INDIVIDUALS with severe Covid-19 often undergo treatment with a steroid drug called dexamethasone. Researchers studied…
Outdoor exercise lessened anxiety, depression during Covid-19 lockdowns
A new study highlights the importance of being active and spending time outdoors, even during…
Can herbs and spices lower blood pressure?
HIGH blood pressure, or hypertension, increases the risk of heart disease and stroke, both of…
Could ‘cupping’ technique boost vaccine delivery?
A team of researchers recently developed a novel way of delivering nucleic acid-based medicines using…
Does Covid-19 always confer immunity against future infection?
RESEARCHERS of an unpublished study have claimed that one-fifth of people who have had Covid-19…
