In the early stages of kidney disease, a specialized type of kidney cell called the podocyte undergoes damaging changes in
Month: October 2021
Study identifies new potential drug target for pneumonia
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden report that a recently discovered inflammatory mediator, interleukin-26, appears to have an important role
Healthy metabolism despite obesity: Brown fat could be the key
Not all forms are obesity are the same and brown fat could make all the difference. A study led by
Vibration training for multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disease that affects the body’s central nervous system. It can limit a person’s
Lack of clarity in government messaging could lead to low public compliance if restrictions are reintroduced
As health leaders call on the UK Government to implement COVID-19 contingency plans, a leading COVID-19 behavioral expert from Swansea
Education essential for eating well on the night shift
In Australia, one in every five employees are shift workers. But when you work irregular hours, you eat at irregular
Mother’s vitamin D deficiency linked to offspring autism spectrum disorder
Maternal vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy was associated with 44% increased risk of ASD in the offspring when compared to
Tonga reports its first COVID-19 case from plane traveler
The island nation of Tonga on Friday reported its first-ever case of COVID-19 after a traveler from New Zealand tested
Prompt procurement and roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines are as important as their efficacy
For low- and middle-income countries, a COVID-19 vaccination program built on prompt procurement, effective on-the-ground distribution, and a rapid pace
Study finds the SARS-CoV-2 virus can infect the inner ear
Many COVID-19 patients have reported symptoms affecting the ears, including hearing loss and tinnitus. Dizziness and balance problems can also