The Monkeypox, medically referred to as Mpox outbreak has been tormenting global nations over the last few weeks with an alarming spike in infections and fatalities. In a breaking story, India has confirmed its first case of Mpox as a patient in Delhi is identified to have the virus. However, the government of India has […]
Getting out of bed and sitting on the toilet may be relatively simple tasks for many people, but they become more difficult with age. This is because of one of the many bodily changes associated with aging: our muscles shrink and become weaker, a condition known as sarcopenia. Most people are aware of the recommendations for regular physical […]
Healthcare workers (HCWs) with COVID-19 had more severe symptoms that lasted longer than those with other respiratory diseases, and a higher proportion met the World Health Organization (WHO) or UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) definitions of long COVID, according to a report published in Viruses and Viral Diseases. A team led by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute […]
Most people over 70 should consider taking statins, researchers say, adding that they are cost-effective and linked to better health outcomes for the age group. Heart disease and stroke are leading causes of death and disability globally. As we age, our risk of heart disease or stroke increases. Statins are proven to reduce that risk by […]
Updated vaccines for the flu and covid are available, and a Pittsburgh-based infectious disease physician is encouraging the use of an over-the-counter at-home test that can differentiate between the two viruses. A nasal swab with the at-home test can help those who are ill know what virus they have as a way to prevent spread […]
Imagine you’re a Japanese eel, swimming around just minding your own business when—bam! A predatory fish swallows you whole and you only have a few minutes to make your escape before certain death. What’s an eel to do? According to a new paper published in the journal Current Biology, Japanese eels opt to back their way out […]