Category: Education
Increased hydration from regular exercise keeps away dry eyes
Scientists at the University of Waterloo, Canada, have determined that regular physical activity is an effective way to maintain ocular health. An unusual but no less meaningful benefit of physical activity is that it ensures the ocular surface remains well-lubricated […]
Current vaccines work just as well compared to Omicron-specific booster
US government researchers have reported on an animal study whose results suggest an Omicron-specific booster on top of the current host of vaccines may not be needed. A study in monkeys vaccinated with two doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine, plus […]
Changes in social contact may have affected well-being of pregnant women
Research conducted at the University of Essex revealed the protective effect of social support on expectant mothers’ mental health, especially against symptoms associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic caused a notable spike in depression and anxiety in expectant mothers […]
Brain fog from mild COVID linked to lingering inflammation
An after-effect of COVID-19 (COVID), brain fog has been reported in over 65% of patients at a post COVID clinic in New York – suspected due to brain inflammation, as well as the presence of unexpected antibodies found in an […]
Scientists develop novel vaccine that targets aging cells
Aging is caused by the accumulation of poorly functional “senescent” cells, essentially old cells that do not proliferate. The elimination of senescent cells is thought to prevent aging and age-related disorders, including atherosclerosis. Scientists at Juntendo University Graduate School of […]
Genetic tool developed to assess breast cancer risk for Asian women
Women are advised to start breast cancer screening by age 50 at the latest to ensure better chances of treatment and survival in case of a positive diagnosis. However, in most Asian countries, many women who could be at risk […]
Omicron found to survive longer on skin and plastic; nose swabs best for detection of virus
Japanese researchers have found the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is able to survive longer on human skin and plastic surfaces than all previous variants, likely due to its high “environmental stability” i.e., its ability to remain infectious. Laboratory experiments […]
Third COVID vaccine dose increases protection, CDC studies confirm
While the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant has rapidly spread to almost every corner of the globe and is yet another cause for alarm worldwide, a third COVID-19 (COVID) vaccine dose has been shown to significantly restore protection from infection and hospitalisation […]
Study emphasises importance of scheduling medication(s) according to circadian rhythm
The circadian rhythm is a target for most medications on the US market, yet most drugs are not prescribed in a time-specific way to be most effective. A research team from Baylor College of Medicine (Baylor), Texas, has recently shown […]
75% vegetarian menu design likely to influence meat eaters
An experimental study by researchers at the University of Westminster, UK, suggests that meat eaters may choose plant-based alternatives when the menu offers mostly vegetarian dishes. Recently, many restaurants, cafeterias, and even fast-food places offer at least one vegetarian or […]
