Be generous, live longer
The act of giving and receiving increases well-being: the recipient benefits directly from the gift, and the giver benefits indirectly through emotional satisfaction. A new study published in the journal PNAS now…
Common drugs tied to increased risk of cognitive decline
MINNEAPOLIS - A class of drugs used for many conditions, including allergies, colds, high blood pressure and depression, may be associated with an increased risk of developing mild thinking and…
COVID has likely tripled depression rate: BU study
A first-of-its-kind study from the Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) finds 27.8% of U.S. adults had depression symptoms as of mid-April, compared to 8.5% before the COVID-19 pandemic.…
For vulnerable families, the pandemic’s effect on mental health is swift and harsh
DURHAM, N.C. - In just a few months, the COVID-19 pandemic swiftly and substantially worsened mental health among U.S. hourly service workers and their children - especially those experiencing multiple…
Natural pest control saving billions
Biological control of insect pests - where 'natural enemies' keep pests at bay - is saving farmers in Asia and the Pacific billions of dollars, according to University of Queensland-led…
Study: Vitamin D deficiency may raise risk of getting COVID-19
In a retrospective study of patients tested for COVID-19, researchers at the University of Chicago Medicine found an association between vitamin D deficiency and the likelihood of becoming infected with…
Hair dye and cancer risk: Largest study yet
(Vienna, 03 September 2020) Studies have indicated that people who dye their hair regularly may have a higher risk of cancer, especially bladder cancer and breast cancer. Hair dyes contain…
The Lancet: Many countries falling behind on global commitments to tackling premature deaths from chronic diseases, such as diabetes, lung cancer and heart disease
Over the next two weeks, The Lancet will be publishing two reports calling for urgent global action on non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The NCD Countdown to 2030 tracks global progress on non-communicable…
Common cold combats influenza
As the flu season approaches, a strained public health system may have a surprising ally -- the common cold virus. Rhinovirus, the most frequent cause of common colds, can prevent…
Red hot meat: the wrong recipe for heart disease
From MasterChef to MKR, the world's best chefs have taught us how to barbeque, grill and panfry a steak to perfection. But while the experts may be seeking that extra…
Identification and treatment key in responding to COVID-19 health anxiety in children
Psychologists from the University of Bath have published advice for practitioners on responding to health anxieties among children and young people resulting from COVID-19. Source: Identification and treatment key in…
Common class of drugs linked to increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease
UC San Diego researchers report that a class of drugs used for a broad array of conditions, from allergies and colds to hypertension and urinary incontinence, may be associated with…
Thyroid inflammation linked to anxiety disorders
Patients with autoimmune inflammation of their thyroid may be at greater risk of developing anxiety, according to a study being presented at e-ECE 2020. The study found that people with…
COVID-19 Tracking Data API and Data Anomalies (No Correlations? Cases to Hospitalizations Increases)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFKVUDWY34g Is there a correlation between Positive cases and Hospitalizations? Below is the API for python access, open to all who desire to filter the data. I want to just…
AKG may increase Lifespan and DRAMATICALLY Increase Healthy Years
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUujepp68fU[/embedyt] AKG may increase Lifespan and DRAMATICALLY Increase Healthy Years Noting that some of the mice did experience moderate lifespan extension (the average was around 12%), measures of healthspan…
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