Canadian researchers believe that a combination of exercise and brain training can delay the onset of dementia and potentially improve cognition in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). A multi-city clinical trial demonstrated that the combined effect of exercise and cognitive training is greater than the sum of its parts. Lead researcher Manuel Montero-Odasso …
Sir Jonathan Van-Tam, a prominent figure in the UK’s Covid response, has joined the pharmaceutical company Moderna as a senior medical consultant. This part-time role is part of his diverse career portfolio, which includes his position as a strategy advisor in medicine at the University of Nottingham. Moderna has stated that his appointment follows the …
As Covid cases rise and mask-wearing is recommended even at home, a top health official has reassured that the new variant ‘Eris’ is not more likely to cause severe infections. Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, explained that while the strain EG.5 has mutations that allow it to bypass immunity …
Nearly 80% of Americans incorporate daily supplements into their routine, seeking relief from various ailments such as stress, brittle bones, and insomnia. However, the question remains: do these “superpills” actually deliver the promised benefits or are Americans wasting their money? According to nutritionists, many supplements do not possess sufficient evidence to support their claims. To …
A groundbreaking study suggests that a routine mouth rinse during an annual dentist check-up has the potential to identify individuals at early risk of heart disease. Researchers in Canada conducted a study involving 28 participants aged 18 to 30, who rinsed their mouths with a saline solution. The saliva samples collected were analyzed for potential …
GP surgeries across the country are set to undergo a significant upgrade in their phone systems, aimed at eliminating the stressful process of booking appointments during the morning rush hour. Instead of encountering engaged tones and the frustration of incessant redialing, callers will be placed in a queue that informs them of the number of …
Recent research suggests that blue light exposure may disrupt sleep patterns. However, the effectiveness of glasses designed to filter out blue light from screens has come into question. According to a review of 17 trials conducted by academics from Britain and Australia, these glasses, sold at stores like Specsavers, “probably” do not make a significant …
Dogs possess an incredible ability to detect Covid-19 with higher accuracy and speed than traditional medical tests, including rapid antigen and PCR tests. This holds true even for individuals who are asymptomatic and have a low viral load that cannot be detected by scientific methods. A groundbreaking meta-analysis conducted by researchers from the University of …
Health officials issued a warning today after dozens of Brits vacationing in Mexico contracted a severe stomach illness that causes explosive diarrhea. Since May, at least 74 people have fallen ill with cyclosporiasis, with over half of them having returned from Mexico. Many cases were traced back to all-inclusive hotels in the popular Riviera Maya …
The approval of a fast-acting, short-term medication in the United States for postpartum depression has generated anticipation among Canadian maternal health experts and advocates. They hope that people in Canada will soon have access to the same treatment. Zuranolone, marketed as Zurzuvae, is the first oral drug specifically designed for severe depression after childbirth. Clinical …