4 things I learnt about rest and relaxation from the Stylist Restival
Feeling knackered? Aren’t we all. We’re rubbish at resting and recuperating, which is why Stylist roped in the big guns to teach us how to relax once and for all. We are tired. After the past couple of years, we’re…
Read MoreStudy supports positive link between higher avocado consumption and lower cardiovascular events
Eating two or more servings of avocado weekly was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, and substituting avocado for certain fat-containing foods like butter, cheese or processed meats was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease events,…
Read MoreOral health: Tonsil stones, GERD, or certain medications can cause bad breath
Children's Oral Health We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any…
Read MoreMalaria more common in Africa’s rice-farming villages
Malaria has become more common in African villages with irrigated rice fields in the last 20 years, highlighting the need for improved cultivation methods to keep mosquito numbers low, a study suggests. The study, published in the March edition of…
Read MoreChina’s Soaring COVID Infections Fuel Concern About Cost of Containment
BEIJING (Reuters) – China posted a steep jump in daily COVID-19 infections on Tuesday, with new cases more than doubling from a day earlier to hit a two-year high, raising concerns about the rising economic costs of its tough measures…
Read MoreStudy shows AI as a promising tool for breast cancer screening programs
A major new study in Radiology shows that artificial intelligence (AI) is a promising tool for breast cancer detection in screening mammography programs. Mammograms acquired through population-based breast cancer screening programs produce a significant workload for radiologists. AI has been…
Read MoreCancer Survivors: Move More, Sit Less for a Longer Life, Study Says
Cancer survivors who spend more than 8 hours of the day sitting are 5 times more likely to die over the ensuing years than their peers who spend less time sitting. Being physically active, on the other hand, lowers the…
Read MoreHigh cholesterol: Niacin could slash triglycerides by 50% – ‘best of agents available
High cholesterol: Nutritionist reveals top prevention tips We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You…
Read MoreCombination of Covid-19 and flu linked to greater risk of severe disease, death
Adults in hospital who have Covid-19 and the flu at the same time are at much greater risk of severe disease and death compared with patients who have Covid-19 alone or with other viruses, research shows. Patients with co-infection of…
Read MoreStudy indicates combining a hydrogen peroxide-based disinfectant with cellulosic copper nanoparticles lowers human coronaviruses' infectivity
A recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server indicated that combining a hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)-based disinfectant and cellulosic copper (Cu) nanoparticles lowered human coronaviruses' (HuCoVs) infectivity. Study: Cellulosic copper nanoparticles and a hydrogen peroxide-based disinfectant protect Vero E6 cells against…
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