Why we need to get Covid booster jabs… but other vaccines last a lifetime: Data shows protection against infection fades within five months of the second dose Britain has pinned its hopes on vaccines to get through the pandemic. But with…
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A fast and inexpensive way to test SARS-CoV-2 antibody levels in human patients
A team of researchers at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has developed what they describe as a fast and inexpensive way to test for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in human patients. The results are published in the journal Science Advances. When a…
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Exercise may contribute to narrowing of arteries, research suggests
Exercise ‘paradoxically’ increases levels of plaque in the arteries linked to heart disease, study finds Research found intense physical activity accelerates calcium deposit build-up Deposits are one of the strongest risk factors for heart attack and heart disease Researchers insisted this does…
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How to breathe while running
If you’re a beginner in the running world, you may not know how to breathe while running – but it doesn’t have to be the massive stressor that your mind has you to believe. As soon as we start to…
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It\u2019s Time to Stop Demonizing Athletes for Using Marijuana
When I first went from a sedentary, pack-a-day smoker with an awful diet to a lean ultramarathon runner, thanks largely to cannabis edibles, I thought I was the only one. Turns out, I was part of a larger trend of…
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Third shot: UK to offer COVID booster jabs to over 50s
The U.K. announced Tuesday it will offer a third dose of coronavirus vaccine to everyone over 50 and other vulnerable people to help the country ride out the pandemic through the winter months. The booster shots, which will be rolled…
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Your brain learns to steer your attention away from disturbing sounds
Most people who have been students can recognize this: You have managed to put down your phone with all its visual and audio alerts that try to tell you that you’re missing out on something exciting. Now you will finally…
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New hope for antibody to treat muscular dystrophy
Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed an antibody that they believe can be used to treat muscular dystrophy, findings that were published in Science Translational Medicine. “We believe this can become a therapy for muscular dystrophy, including the many different forms…
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New guide aims to help young people discuss mental health with their GP
A guide to help young people talk to their GP about self-harm and suicidal experiences has been developed by researchers at the University of Birmingham in partnership with a group of youth advisors. Launched on World Suicide Prevention Day (10…
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Smartphone reliance leads to ‘nomophobia’
Through social distancing mandates, lockdown measures and restrictions on gatherings and services, the pandemic has brought about widespread changes to how modern societies function. And everyone has become more reliant on smartphones. One study found smartphone use increased by 70…
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