Hoarding is a recognized mental health condition and should be treated as such—without the stigma associated with high-profile cases seen
Month: November 2020
EU fines Teva over delaying cheap sleep disorder drug
European Union regulators fined Israeli drug-maker Teva on Thursday for colluding to delay a cheaper generic version of modafinil, a
Research reveals why some tumors have different makeup of cells
Molecular changes in cells called fibroblasts, which help provide support for tissues throughout the body, may explain why one type
New therapy to target the spread of bowel cancer
For the first time, SAHMRI and University of Adelaide researchers are investigating gene therapy as an option to help people
Low-cost population-wide salt reduction strategies could save lives
Reducing salt consumption at population levels is a cost-effective strategy to combat high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease in Africa
New research suggests immunity to COVID is better than we first thought
Early in the pandemic, many researchers feared people who contracted COVID could be reinfected very quickly. This was because several early studies showed
Quick bursts of exercise can help diabetics’ hearts
Frequent, short exercise sessions may be better for diabetes patients’ blood vessels than longer and fewer workouts, and that may
AstraZeneca says its vaccine needs ‘additional study’
The head of British drug manufacturer AstraZeneca said on Thursday further research was needed on its COVID-19 vaccine after questions
Genetic discovery could lead to better prediction of suicide risk within families
Every 11 minutes, an American dies by suicide. That’s 132 people a day or more than 48,000 annually. For those
Quit smoking, your bladder will thank you
If you smoke, you significantly increase your odds of developing bladder cancer, experts warn. “Everyone knows smoking causes lung cancer,
