Despite countries around the world taking differing approaches to manage the coronavirus, all of them agree on one thing: The only way out of this pandemic is to develop an effective vaccine. How do vaccines work? Vaccines generally work by injecting parts of a pathogen into the human body; these parts are called antigens as […] Read more
Before coronavirus brought the world to its knees, 2020 was slated to be a crucial year for the European Union and China. At a showpiece summit in September, the two are set to take a significant step forward in their economic and strategic relationship. At least that was the plan. China’s response to covid-19 has […] Read more
If you want to lose weight, dieting is not helping most people – fat, appetite and metabolism conspire to defeat our best laid plans, says a bariatric surgeon. Dr Andrew Jenkinson has seen more than his share of patients who have failed on traditional diets, he told Jesse Mulligan in a radio interview. He explains […] Read more
The Philippines announced Tuesday it will temporarily suspend issuing visas upon arrival (VUA) for Chinese nationals amid concerns of a coronavirus outbreak. “We are now temporarily suspending the issuance of VUA for Chinese nationals to slow down the influx of group tours,” Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said in a press release dated Tuesday. […] Read more
A twice-a-year injection that reduces bad cholesterol to protect the heart is to be pioneered by the NHS in England. Already, millions of people take daily statin pills to cut their cholesterol. But later this year, a “ground-breaking” large-scale clinical trial will offer NHS patients a new form of medicine, gene silencing, in an injection […] Read more
A study initially investigating aspirin as a preventive treatment for colorectal cancer coincidentally uncovered a mechanism that might explain how fruit and vegetables reduce the risk of developing this disease. A recent study delves into flavonoids, which occur in a range of fruit and veg. Worldwide, more than 1 million people receive a diagnosis of […] Read more
Prebiotics are a component of some foods that the body cannot digest. They serve as food for bacteria and other beneficial organisms in the gut. The benefits of prebiotics have links to the benefits of probiotics. Prebiotics may support a healthy gut, offering better digestive health, fewer antibiotic-related health problems, and other benefits. There is […] Read more
Any amount of running is linked to a significantly lower risk of death from any cause, finds a pooled analysis of the available evidence, published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. If more people took up running — and they wouldn’t have to run far or fast — there would likely be substantial […] Read more
New research suggests that heavy coffee drinkers have healthier compositions of bacteria in their guts. More and more research is unpacking the health benefits of drinking coffee. Drinking just one cup may fight off unhealthy fat, ease inflammation associated with obesity, or even protect the brain into old age. Furthermore, drinking at least three cups […] Read more
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. — The full impact of legalizing medicinal cannabis in some parts of the U.S. is hindered by inaccurate, inconsistent information, according to a panelist at the OCTANe Medical Technology Innovation Forum. Nearly three dozen states have legalized some form of medicinal cannabis. But those laws are not universal in their language, according […] Read more
