New Yorkers Face Tri-Demic as Flu Season, COVID-19, and RSV Cases Surge
2023 is coming to an end and as we head into 2024, New Yorkers are still facing a ‘Tri-Demic’. Flu season is rolling and along with a surge in COVID-19 infections and RSV cases, we are facing a Tri-demic across…
The Importance of Fascia in Muscle and Bone Health
We are constantly reminded about how exercise benefits our bone and muscle health or reduces fat. However, there is also a growing interest in one element of our anatomy that is often overlooked: our fascia. Fascia is a thin casing…
COVID-19 Virus Found to Potentially Lead to Heart Impairment, Study Shows
SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, has been found to potentially lead to heart impairment, according to a new experimental study conducted by Japanese scientists. The study raises concerns about the impact of COVID-19 on heart health, especially for patients…
The Health Benefits of Coffee: Gut, Inflammation, and Brain Function
The benefits of coffee go beyond just providing a morning pick-me-up. Recent studies have shown that your daily cup of coffee could have a positive impact on your gut health, inflammation reduction, and brain function. Improves gut microbiome Coffee contains…
The Science of Longevity: How Research Aims to Keep People Healthier for Longer
The Science of Longevity: How Research Aims to Keep People Healthier for Longer By Linda Partridge Despite what the young might like to think, ageing is inevitable as adulthood progresses. In How We Age, geneticist Coleen Murphy provides no silver…
Neurologists Make Groundbreaking Discovery in Memory Enhancement
Neurologists have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of memory enhancement. A recent study has revealed a potential link between memory improvement and the chemical activity of a crucial protein molecule in the brain. The implications of this research…
Surge in Whooping Cough Cases Reported in the UK
Whooping cough cases in the UK have seen a significant surge, with a reported increase of approximately 230% compared to the previous year, according to figures from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). A map illustrating the distribution of every…
New Vaccine Lowers ‘Bad’ Cholesterol by 30%
Researchers Develop Vaccine To Lower ‘Bad’ Cholesterol By 30% The battle against high cholesterol levels has received a potential breakthrough with the development of a new vaccine by researchers at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. The vaccine…
Study Reveals 3D Organization of DNA and Its Influence on Cell Identity Programs
Recent research conducted by scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine has uncovered the intricate 3D organization of DNA and its influence on the programs that determine cell identity. The study, published in Nature Structural & Molecular Biology, sheds light on the…
Illinois Basketball: Hopes and Expectations for 2024
We are just days away from the Illinois basketball team flipping the calendar to 2024. With a New Year comes new hope and expectations. If you haven’t noticed, things are going pretty well in Champaign right now. The Illini men…