Scientists Warn of Potential New Pandemic Threat from Ancient Arctic Viruses
A team of scientists has issued a warning about a potential new pandemic threat that could be unleashed by ancient viruses frozen in the Arctic permafrost. The Earth’s warming climate could release these long-dormant viruses, leading to a major disease…
New Lung Screening Program Launched in Nova Scotia to Save Lives
A new lung screening program has been launched in Nova Scotia, aiming to save lives by preventing lung cancer and detecting it at an earlier stage. The program, which includes clinical assessment and computerized tomography (CT) scans, targets individuals at…
Small Acts of Self-Care Can Have a Big Impact on Mental Health
Practicing little bits of self-care every day can have a big impact on mental health, notes Janis Whitlock of Cornell University. She’s a developmental psychologist, based in Colorado, who studies mental health in teens and young adults. And she’s shown…
Walmart Launches First ‘Wellness Day’ of 2024 with Emphasis on HPV Vaccination
Walmart Launches First ‘Wellness Day’ of 2024 with Emphasis on HPV Vaccination By: Nimrah Khatoon Published: January 18, 2024 at 4:56 pm EST Walmart, the multinational retail corporation, spearheaded the first ‘Wellness Day’ of 2024 in the Hattiesburg area, signaling…
New Study Shows Wearable Robotic Technology Offers Hope for Parkinson’s Disease Patients
Recent breakthroughs in medical technology have brought hope to individuals suffering from Parkinson’s disease. A new study published in Nature Medicine on 15th January 2024 reported a remarkable development in assisting a person with Parkinson’s disease to overcome freezing of…
Groundbreaking Advancement in Pre-Eclampsia Study with ‘Mini-Placentas’
Cambridge lab researchers have made a groundbreaking advancement in the study of pre-eclampsia by growing ‘mini-placentas’ in a laboratory setting. This development could potentially lead to a better understanding of the condition, which affects about six in 100 first pregnancies….
Study Reveals Insights into Oral Health of Stone Age Scandinavians
Recent research conducted by a team of scientists has shed light on the oral health of Stone Age individuals in Scandinavia. The study, published in Scientific Reports, presents the findings of a metagenomic analysis of chewed pitch dating back to…
Groundbreaking Discovery in Alzheimer’s Research
A recent study published in the journal Nature Aging has revealed a groundbreaking discovery in the field of Alzheimer’s research. Researchers have identified five distinct subgroups among Alzheimer’s patients, indicating the potential for personalized treatment options. The study, conducted by…
93-Year-Old Irish Man Found to Have Aerobic ‘Engine’ of a 30- or 40-Year-Old
A 93-year-old Irish man has baffled scientists seeking the secrets of ageing well. Richard Morgan, from Douglas, Co Cork, was found to have the aerobic ‘engine’ of a healthy 30- or 40-year-old. Mr Morgan is the subject of a new…
Island Pharmaceuticals Achieves Milestone in Combatting Dengue Fever
Island Pharmaceuticals Ltd, a company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ILA, has achieved a significant milestone in its efforts to combat dengue fever and other mosquito-borne diseases. The company has successfully dosed the third cohort of…