Coronavirus vaccines have been developed and deployed in record time, but as global rollout has progressed, too few doses have
Month: April 2021
‘Creative’ genes gave Homo sapiens edge over Neanderthals: study
Researchers have discovered a series of creativity-linked genes that may have given Homo sapiens a significant edge over Neanderthals, enabling
COVID-19 mother-to-newborn infection rates are low, but indirect risks exist
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, very little was known about SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Over the
Food, culture and the secret ingredient to address lack of diversity in nutrition field
You are what you eat. And what you eat is a reflection of who you are—your family, your history, your
Younger age at first drug use tied to faster transition to substance use disorder
Younger age at drug initiation is associated with a faster transition to substance use disorder (SUD), according to a research
Skeletal defects may be ameliorated after immobility in the womb
Researchers from Trinity College Dublin have discovered that some skeletal defects associated with a lack of movement in the womb
Muscle gene linked to type 2 diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes tend to have poorer muscle function than others. Now a research team at Lund University
More belly weight increases danger of heart disease even if BMI does not indicate obesity
People with abdominal obesity and excess fat around the body’s mid-section and organs have an increased risk of heart disease
Exercise boosts immunity and makes vaccines more effective, new study shows
The availability of vaccines has brought hope for the end of the pandemic. Yet COVID deaths and cases are still surging
Average-risk individuals may prefer stool-based test over colonoscopy for cancer screening
When given a choice, most individuals with an average risk of colorectal cancer said they would prefer a stool-based screening
