A research breakthrough shows that a simple blood test could reduce, or in some cases replace, the need for intrusive
Month: March 2021
Scientists develop rapid test for diagnosis of rare set of genetic conditions
Telomeropathies are caused by premature shortening of the tips of chromosomes, the DNA molecules which contain our genetic information. They
More burnout among pregnancy, newborn care providers during pandemic, study finds
Medical professionals who care for pregnant women and newborns experienced greatly increased rates of burnout during the early days of
COVID-19: How does it affect the people preparing food?
Researchers at Université Laval, the Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec-Université Laval and Université de Montréal received a $2.2
Consumption of added sugar doubles fat production
Too much sugar is unhealthy—that we know, but it’s not just down to the many calories. Even moderate amounts of
Bottling the smell of happiness to help treat depression
It may sound like something out of a fantasy movie, but scientists hope to be able to bottle the smell
In severe COVID, cytokine ‘hurricane’ in lung attracts damaging inflammatory cells
A cytokine ‘hurricane’ centered in the lungs drives respiratory symptoms in patients with severe COVID-19, a new study by immunologists
A new way of processing cowpeas brings affordable nutrition to children
As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, its complex connections with food security are developing too. Lockdowns have disrupted livelihoods and trade.
Blight may increase public health risk from mosquito-borne diseases
Louisiana State University researchers recently published findings that blight leads to an increased abundance of disease-carrying mosquitoes. The researchers investigated
Oslo tightens up anti-Covid measures as cases rise
The Norwegian capital Oslo on Monday announced tougher measures to stem the spread of coronavirus, closing secondary schools and restricting
