Stressed? Hang up the washing… Doing everyday tasks could be the best way to wind down, study suggests 56 per cent believing mundane jobs could be more relaxing than meditation  Practicing yoga is one popular way to relax and unwind, while the Dutch favour ‘niksen’ – the concept of doing nothing. But a study suggests carrying out everyday tasks could […]

Reviewed A person's immune response to variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, depends on their previous exposure – and differences in the focus of immune responses will help scientists understand how to optimize vaccines in the future to provide broad protection. A new study has found that people differ in how vulnerable they are to different mutations in […]

Heart disease: Doctor explains how to reduce risk in 2021 Characterised by an earthy yet sweet taste, walnuts offer more than a crunchy addition to your meals. The unique combination of nutrients found in the small snack supports their effects on health outcomes. Walnuts are the only tree nut to contain a mix of plant-based essential omega-3s, protein, fibre, antioxidants, […]

France has been forced to shut seven schools over growing concerns over an infestation of bedbugs, Education Minister Gabriel Attal said Friday. “Bedbugs were detected at various levels in… I believe 17 institutions, and currently as I speak to you, seven institutions are closed for this reason,” Attal told France 5 television. The French government has held a series of […]

Patients with X-linked severe combined immunodeficiency disorder (SCID-X1), sometimes called “bubble boy disease,” are born with a defective gene that prevents them from producing immune cells. Gene therapy from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital restored the immune system in multiple infants with SCID-X1 in 2019 by supplying copies of the corrected gene. Through ongoing efforts to monitor patient safety, St. […]

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Before the COVID pandemic, the global health workforce needed as many as 6.4 million more medical doctors, and the gap between demand for health workers and supply is growing. As you might expect, the shortage is most acutely felt in low- and middle-income countries. The latest World Health Organization (WHO) statistics show that 30 countries have fewer than two doctors […]

In a recent article published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s & Dementia, researchers introduced and characterized a novel platform based on monoclonal antibodies (mAbs). Study: APOE Christchurch-mimetic therapeutic antibody reduces APOE-mediated toxicity and tau phosphorylation. Image Credit: SewCreamStudio/Shutterstock.com Introduction This platform aims to inform future treatment approaches for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and consists of apolipoprotein E (ApoE)-Christchurch (Ch)-inspired mAbs, anti-ApoE-heparan sulfate proteoglycans […]

Research led by Mays Cancer Center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has discovered that altering certain molecular interactions could yield new strategies for treating prostate cancer and related diseases. The study focuses on androgen receptors (AR), which are protein molecules that help direct the development of male sexual characteristics, essentially […]

Among the most recently approved drugs for weight management, glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonists have garnered considerable attention; however, the effects of these drugs on the gastrointestinal (GI) tract remain unclear.   A recent study in JAMA explores the range and likelihood of adverse GI effects following the use of GLP-1 agonists. Study: Risk of Gastrointestinal Adverse Events Associated With Glucagon-Like […]