Which animals are biting Australians and what to do if you’re bitten
Snake, dog and cat bites were responsible for the majority of hospitalizations for animal bites in tropical Queensland, according to a new study conducted by Cairns Hospital and the Kirby Institute at UNSW Sydney. But whether you’re bitten by a…
Read MoreHow have human organoids been used in research to study SARS-CoV-2?
In a recent review published in the journal Organoids, scientists have presented an overview on the use of human stem cell-derived organoids in understanding functionality and cellular tropism of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-Cov-2), a deadly beta-coronavirus responsible…
Read MoreHow to eat less salt
Chances are you consume too much sodium, which can cause high blood pressure. Putting away the saltshaker is never a bad idea, but the vast majority of the sodium we consume comes from packaged foods and restaurant meals. Recently, the…
Read MoreCOVID-19: Even mild to moderate infection may cause brain anomalies
A new study reports that individuals with a mild to moderate SARS-CoV-2 infection showed greater abnormalities in the brain regions relating to smell at an average of 4.5 months after a COVID-19 diagnosis than those who did not contract the…
Read MoreCOPD: Study lists 10 risk factors, world regions most prevalent
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death worldwide. Researchers from the University of Edinburgh found that almost 4 in 5 cases of COPD occur in low and middle-income countries (LMICs), mainly the Western Pacific Region….
Read MoreHow to clean patio slabs without a pressure washer – the simple hack using vinegar
Algae, fungi and general dirt discolour your paving surface as time goes on, so it’s important to give your patio a thorough clean to remove the stains. Whether your paving slabs are made of natural stones or concrete cement, you…
Read More‘American Diagnosis’: A Fuller Moon Rising — Revised ‘Violence Against Women Act’ Offers Hope
Editor’s note: This episode includes descriptions of violence that some might find disturbing. Intimate partner violence, also known as domestic violence, can take the form of physical, sexual, or psychological abuse. If you or someone you know is experiencing intimate…
Read MoreBrigitte Bardot health: Star on severe health battle – It suffocated and destroyed me
Brigitte Bardot – Manina, La Fille Sans Voiles 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….
Read MoreNovel strategy for data sharing may help better understand disease-causing genetic variants
Scientists may better understand and test for the genetic variations that cause cancer and other heritable diseases through the application of a novel strategy for securely sharing and analyzing genomic data developed at the UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute. Understanding…
Read MoreOral perampanel well tolerated in pediatric epilepsy
(HealthDay)—Daily oral perampanel is generally well tolerated, with favorable retention rates among patients with epilepsy aged 1 to younger than 18 years, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Child Neurology. Eric Segal, M.D., from the Hackensack…
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