Health
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Eating lettuce may protect astronauts’ bones on Mars trip
New York– Astronauts might one day grow and eat genetically modified plants to ward off disease associated with long spaceflights.…
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Omicron subvariant makes up 35% new Covid infections in US
Los Angeles– The BA.2 sub-lineage of the Omicron variant now makes up about 35 per cent of new Covid-19 infections…
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Ventilation systems in schools can reduce Covid cases: Study
Rome– Improving school ventilation systems can help reduce Covid-19 cases among students, an Italian study showed. The study, released on…
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Covid-19 infection increases risk of Type 2 diabetes: Study
London– People who have had Covid-19 are at increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to a study. The…
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Thinking of using marijuana to treat pain, anxiety, depression?
By Tracy Hampton The Harvard Gazette Obtaining a medical marijuana card may pose a risk for those who use cannabis…
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Why some respiratory infections persist despite proper treatments
London– Respiratory infections often persist in the people with lung diseases such as cystic fibrosis despite treatment due to the…
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Why women are more likely to die after heart attack than men
London– Women are less likely to receive life-saving treatment for cardiogenic shock than men and thus, are more at risk…
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Maternal exposure to plastic chemical may up asthma, wheezing risk in girls
London– Prenatal exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) may have negative effects on respiratory health in school-age girls, warns a study.…
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Scientists uncover new targets for treating Parkinson’s
New York– Scientists have found that a type of immune cells of people with Parkinson’s disease have a very specific…
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How mRNA Covid vax tech is boosting therapies for chronic diseases
Washington– The success of mRNA vaccine technology against Covid is holding promise for treatments against several chronic diseases, as well…
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