Category: Education
Regular afternoon naps could help stave off dementia
Scientists studying mental health have found a significant relationship between consistent afternoon napping and cognitive function in the ageing Chinese population. Napping may not entirely prevent neurodegenerative conditions such as dementia, but may promote locational awareness, verbal fluency, and working […]
Antimicrobial polymers as alternatives to antibiotics
Recently, the new Emmy Noether Group of the German Research Foundation (DFG) started its work at the University of Potsdam in close cooperation with the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP to develop antimicrobial polymers that can replace antibiotics. “The fight […]
Covid-19 vaccine trials excluded nursing mothers, says org
Nursing mothers who are vaccinated against Covid-19 are not advised to stop breastfeeding but they must discuss the risks and benefits of the vaccine with their healthcare provider, within the context of their risk of contracting COVID-19 and of developing […]
Cancer drug delivery made more potent with microbubbles
University of Leeds research has shown how microbubbles deliver powerful cancer drugs can be guided to the site of a tumor using antibodies. Microbubbles are small manufactured spheres half the size of a red blood cell and scientists believe they can be used to transport drugs to highly specific […]
Study: arthritis drugs’ promising result in recovery, reduced mortality from Covid-19
New findings from the study undertaken by experts from the Imperial College London have shown that arthritis medications tocilizumab and sarilumab, both IL-6 receptor antagonists can potentially improve survival outcomes of critically-ill Covid-19 patient, reduce mortality by 8.5%, as well as hasten recovery for […]
Study: immunity post-Covid-19 infection lasts up to 8 months
Australian researchers have revealed that people who have been infected with the Covid-19 virus have immune memory to protect against reinfection for at least eight months. The research is the strongest evidence for the likelihood that vaccines against the virus, […]
New studies bare teen vaping and mental fog link
Two new studies from the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) found a link between vaping and mental fog, including difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions; these signs are especially significant among teens starting to vape before the age of […]
Cloth face masks don’t hinder breathing during vigorous exercise
A study has revealed that wearing a three-layer cloth face mask does not compromise exercise performance or affect blood and muscle oxygenation levels during strenuous exercise, especially by healthy individuals. Researchers from the University of Saskatchewan (USask), Canada, evaluated use […]
Poor sleep can accelerate progression of Alzheimer’s
Disrupted sleep can accelerate the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, say scientists from the Washington University School of Medicine (WUSM). The scientists have identified a brain protein regulated by the natural sleep cycle, or circadian rhythm that accelerates the accumulation of […]
Gamers now more fit than general population
The first study to investigate the BMI (Body Mass Index) status of a global sample of esports players reveals that these players are more likely to have a healthy weight compared to the general population. Led by researchers at Queensland […]
