COVID-19 has not only upended our personal lives, it has dramatically changed scientific research. In response to the rapid spread of the virus, scientists around…
Nurses report PTSD symptoms due to the pandemic—here’s why
Nurses have been putting themselves in harm’s way every day since the pandemic began. But as coronavirus spreads rapidly in the UK, it has become…
Scientists discover key enzyme responsible for skin blistering in the elderly
The Granzyme B (GzmB) enzyme, which accumulates in certain tissues as we age, has been identified as a driver of itchy and sometimes life-threatening autoimmune…
The Fit List: Nine products to get you geared up for 2021
Everytime January comes around we all tell ourselves: ‘This is the year! The year we get fit!’ Well maybe 2021 could be the year –…
Precision health in the palm of your hand
Precision health is an approach to wellness that takes into account variability in genes, environment, and lifestyle for each person. And thanks to advancements in…
What Eating Too Much Fiber Does To Your Body – The List
If there’s one thing you need to ensure you integrate into your diet every day, it’s fiber. As Tara Menon, M.D., a gastroenterologist at The Ohio…
Post-surgical patch releases non-opioid painkiller directly to the wound
A Duke-led team of scientists has developed a bio-compatible surgical patch that releases non-opioid painkillers directly to the site of a wound for days and…
How will vaccines affect the length of England’s lockdown?
England has gone into a tough lockdown to halt spiraling COVID-19 hospitalisations and relieve pressure on its health system. The prime minister, Boris Johnson, has…
‘COVID-19 Survival Guide’ from hospital psychologist explains how to navigate the virus from diagnosis to recovery
While the pandemic was turning the world upside down, front line worker Abigail Hardin was writing a survival guide. A Rush University Medical Group rehabilitation…
GP who calls herself The Fat Doctor reveals why she has vowed not to lose weight
Natasha Larmie weighs 13st and has a BMI that means she is classed as obese. But the GP, who calls herself The Fat Doctor, has…