Air pollution may have increased COVID-19 deaths by 15%
29 October, 2020Long-term exposure to air pollution has been linked to an increased risk of dying from COVID-19, according to an international study.
Bacterial metabolism of soy may lower dementia risk
28 October, 2020A metabolite produced following consumption of dietary soy may decrease a key risk factor for dementia — with the help of the right bacteria.
How does diet influence stroke risk?
02 October, 2020Different types of food are linked to risks of different types of stroke, according to a study published in the European Heart Journal.
Exercise before menopause to develop muscle strength
28 September, 2020The small blood vessels in muscles of women after menopause are less able to grow compared to young women, according to new research.
Health warning for high-heat red meat
21 September, 2020Culinary experts recommend high-heat caramelisation to boost the flavour of meat, but the results from a recent study suggest that this could be bad for our health.
'Morning sickness' can occur at any time of day: study
17 September, 2020The term 'morning sickness' is misleading and should instead be described as nausea and sickness in pregnancy, according to UK researchers.
New treatment for advanced ER+ breast cancer shows promise
15 September, 2020A proof-of-principle laboratory study has shown promising results for the treatment of oestrogen receptor positive breast cancers that are resistant to current approaches.
Broccoli, brussels sprouts help prevent blood vessel disease
14 September, 2020Higher consumption of cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, brussels sprouts and cabbage, is associated with less extensive blood vessel disease in older women.
Natural killer cells best for fighting lung cancer
09 September, 2020Researchers have revealed that natural killer (NK) immune cells — but not T cells — are essential for slowing the aggressive spread of lung cancer.
Liver protein could improve type 2 diabetes treatment
04 September, 2020Researchers have found that the SMOC1 protein, which is naturally produced by the liver, can decrease blood glucose levels.
First confirmed case of COVID-19 reinfection
25 August, 2020 by Lauren DavisResearchers have reported a case of COVID-19 reinfection in a 33-year-old Hong Kong man, in news that scientists have broadly deemed disappointing but not surprising.
Faecal microbial transplantation treats C. diff infection
20 August, 2020An innovative treatment for patients with Clostridium difficile infection has been shown to be more effective and cost-efficient than using antibiotics.
Target these risk factors to prevent or delay dementia
10 August, 2020Around 40% of dementia cases could be delayed or prevented by modifying 12 risk factors over a person's lifetime.
High BMI negatively impacts brain function
07 August, 2020Being overweight or obese seriously impacts brain activity and increases the risk for Alzheimer's disease.
Heart disease risks differ between men and women
15 July, 2020Traditionally, doctors have treated men and women as the same when it comes to heart disease — but Dr Leslie Cho says it is time to start thinking differently.
