People in the U.K. might be tempted to keep their heating turned off to offset the large increases in energy bills this winter. A recent YouGov poll, revealed that 21% of respondents would not turn their heating on until at least November. Could the health of these people be endangered? Before COVID, an average of 25,000 extra deaths occurred between […]

Want your child to grow up smart? Limit their screen time to an hour a day, study suggests They should also engage in traditional play for at least 15 minutes a day  This will increase brain functioning and  in turn improve children’s memory Hours on screens might worsen risks of obesity, low self-esteem and ADHD Children who spend less than […]

Anti-vaccine legislation in Texas—even when it doesn’t become law—poses a threat to public health, according to a report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. “One of the goals of the anti-vaccine movement is to marginalize discussions about the benefits of vaccination,” wrote Kristin Matthews, a fellow in science and technology policy and lead author of the report, and […]

‘Shy girl’ workout videos are trending on TikTok, as women share how they exercise while feeling intimidated at the gym. Stepping into the gym can be a nerve-wracking experience, but these workouts are seen as a soft way in – a chance to build greater confidence when working out in shared spaces. Female gym users in particular have been using […]

Billy Connolly says he can't use his left hand due to Parkinson's We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Parkinson’s is a neuro-degenerative disorder that causes progressive […]

If you're an avid reader of science news, you've probably heard of viral proteins such as the COVID-19 spike protein. Lesser known, perhaps, in the anatomy of viruses are a class of molecules called glycans. But these are important, too. Glycans are complex carbohydrates that decorate the surface of viruses, and "every virus has a different distribution of carbohydrates," says […]

Health care systems have been dramatically affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, with hospitals and aged care homes receiving the lion’s share of the media’s attention around the world. But now, researchers from Japan have characterized specific changes in access to home care during this period. In a study recently published in BMC Research Notes, researchers from the University of Tsukuba […]

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is caused by a genetic mutation and affects one in every 5,000 boys born. Because the affected gene is on the X chromosome, girls are carriers of the mutant gene but develop the disease only very rarely (one in about 50 million). Children with the condition will need a wheelchair by their teenage years, and most […]

Major depressive disorders are characterized by a significant health burden, including changes in appetite and body weight. Identifying biomarkers such as changes in brain function to treat depression is difficult due to the varying symptomatology of affected individuals. However, a research team – led by Prof. Dr. Nils Kroemer of the University Hospital Tübingen as well as the University Hospital […]

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