July 2024
Scientists find gene protecting brain from herpes virus
Scientists may have found a gene that explains why the brain is protected from the herpes virus, a discovery that could help provide treatment for the condition. An international group of biologists led by Cai Yujia of Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Soren Paludan of Aarhus University in Denmark found that knocking out the gene […]
Italy’s population set to decline by 22% over next 70 years
Italy’s future population projection reveals uncertainty, yet also reveals declining trends that appear to be irreversible. The resident population, estimated at around 59 million in January 2023, is projected to fall to 58.6 million in 2030, 54.8 million in 2050 and 46.1 million in 2080, the country’s official agency, ISTAT, published on Monday. The ratio […]
Why we might never know the truth about ultra-processed foods
BBC They are the bête noire of many nutritionists – mass-produced yet moreish foods like chicken nuggets, packaged snacks, fizzy drinks, ice cream or even sliced brown bread. So-called ultra-processed foods (UPF) account for 56% of calories consumed across the UK, and that figure is higher for children and people who live in poorer areas. […]
WHO calls for action as alcohol deaths rise in Europe
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an urgent call to action to halt the rising trend of alcohol consumption in Europe, which is among the highest in the world. The WHO published a report on alcohol consumption in Europe, revealing that it leads to almost 800,000 deaths annually, making it one of the leading […]
Japan sees COVID-19 rise; experts recommend preventive measures
COVID-19 cases are rising in Japan, with health experts urging preventative measures during the summer holiday season, local media reported on Friday. In recent weeks, Japan has reported over ten new COVID-19 cases per week. For the week ending July 14, the average number of confirmed cases at select medical facilities was 11.18, marking a […]
How extreme heat affects medicines and patients
The world just experienced the hottest day on record and prolonged heat waves have become more common due to climate change, conditions that can alter medications and their effects on patients taking them. Here is what you need to know about medicines in hot weather: How Does Heat Alter the Effects and Quality of Medicines? Medications for […]
Alzheimer’s on the rise among working-age population
The incidence of Alzheimer’s disease among working-age adults is on the rise, doubling over a 12-year period, according to a joint study conducted in Finland, local media reported Thursday. The collaborative project carried out by the University of Eastern Finland and the University of Oulu showed the prevalence of early-onset dementia (EOD) among working-age people […]
Opposition Rubbishes NDA Budget With "Kursi Bachao" Tag
The first budget of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third term has been received with disdain by the newly-strengthened Opposition. While the Congress has been sharp in its criticism, its INDIA bloc allies have been unanimous that this is a “kursi bachao (save the chair)” budget. The term has been coined by Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress, […]
How the UK planned for the wrong pandemic
Getty Images Even as Covid hit, the government and its health officials were bullish in their confidence about their ability to cope. Dr Jenny Harries, then the deputy chief medical officer for England, hailed the UK as an “international exemplar” in its preparedness at one of the early TV press conferences. She was not the […]
Paris: Grassroots to Glory
The Paralympic Rowing Cox will compete a year after getting the all clear from cancer. Source link