Scientists from the University of Aberdeen, NHS Grampian and Queen’s University Belfast have found that antibiotic use may increase the
Day: January 28, 2022
How to build resilience and boost your mental health
Wave after wave of the SARS-CoV-2 virus is taking a heavy toll on our collective mental health, causing depression and
Consumer Health: What is a Pap smear, and who needs one?
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about Pap smears. A Pap smear,
Drug consumption room recommended for ACT
A study led by Burnet Senior Research Fellow, Amy Kirwan has recommended a drug consumption room (DCR) be introduced in
Genes could help drive febrile convulsions in kids
It’s frightening to see your child have a fever-related (febrile) seizure, but researchers are learning more about who’s more susceptible.
Pancreatic cancer cells shown to feed on hyaluronic acid
Hyaluronic acid, or HA, is a known presence in pancreatic tumors, but a new study from researchers at the University
Curtailed sleep may alter how intense exercise stresses the heart
In a new study, participants underwent an intense bout of exercise after both normal sleep and after three nights of
Hyperimmune intravenous immunoglobulin does not improve outcomes for adults hospitalized with COVID-19
A clinical trial has found that the combination of remdesivir plus a highly concentrated solution of antibodies that neutralize SARS-CoV-2,
How many times can I reuse my N95 mask?
How many times can I reuse my N95 mask? It depends, but you should be able to use N95s and
Philippines to re-open to vaccinated foreign tourists
The Philippines will re-open to fully vaccinated tourists from most countries on February 10 and lift quarantine requirements, officials said