A major mystery in Alzheimer’s disease research is why some brain cells succumb to the creeping pathology of the disease
Month: January 2021
Study reveals strong links between gut microbes, diet and metabolic health
A diet rich in healthy and plant-based foods is linked with the presence and abundance of certain gut microbes that
Russia confirms first case of new UK virus strain
Moscow on Sunday confirmed its first case of the new UK coronavirus strain, despite an earlier decision by officials to
Swiss school closures cut Covid spread: study
Switzerland’s decision in the spring to shutter schools was one of the most effective measures in reducing mobility and thus
Africa exceeds 3 million COVID-19 cases, 30% in South Africa
Africa passed the milestone of 3 million confirmed cases COVID-19 on Sunday, including more than 72,000 deaths, according to the
Philippines secures 30 million Novavax vaccine doses
The Philippines has secured 30 million doses of a Covid-19 vaccine developed by US drug maker Novavax, officials said Sunday,
India to start mammoth vaccination drive on January 16
India will launch one of the world’s most ambitious coronavirus vaccination drives next Saturday, aiming to reach 300 million people
US logs record virus caseload as millions in Asia enter new lockdowns
The United States logged a record new daily virus caseload as Joe Biden slammed the Trump administration’s vaccine roll-out as
France to extend curfew as ‘tough, necessary’ measure
France is to extend its COVID-19 curfew to a further eight departments, Prime Minister Jean Castex said Saturday, citing a
Brisbane locks down as new strains put Australia on high alert
Australia’s third-largest city of Brisbane was in its first day of a snap lockdown on Saturday, with officials elsewhere on
