As dozens of countries blocked the flow of people and goods from Britain to avoid a new and more contagious strain of coronavirus, scientists raced to understand how it emerged and the scope of its threat. Here are some of the key questions they are asking, and the answers that have emerged so far. How […]
There’s fat all over your body, not just between your ribcage and your waistband. The adipose tissue that resides under your skin is a connective tissue called subcutaneous fat, and it sort of jiggles when you flick it or pinch it. But there’s another kind of fat that’s harder to spot unless you happen to […]
Testosterone: The facts There are many health issues men face that they are quick to brush off or suppress, which can have dire health consequences. Low testosterone levels and weight gain can negative effects, both mental and physically. Luckily, these health issues can be treated naturally. DHEA, which stands for dehydroepiandrosterone, is a supplement shown […]
Europe scrambled Monday to thrash out a coordinated response to a new strain of the coronavirus which has prompted an international suspension of travel links with the UK, while the United States saw its own caseload top 18 million. With travellers in Europe facing a nightmare holiday season, EU ambassadors were to meet Tuesday to […]
When we can’t even lift the blanket off our cosy work from home state, Marjaavaan actor Rakul Preet Singh’s workout motivation set us running to hit the grind. Making us start the day on the right health note, the De De Pyaar De star shared a throwback picture from the Maldives that gave a glimpse […]
We typically host several family members and their children in our home for a visit each December. But due to COVID-19 we have decided to avoid social encounters. How can I tell my siblings that they and their children can’t come without creating a rift? Also, do you have any advice on politely declining holiday […]
Child care programs can be safe within the context of low community transmission of COVID-19, according to new research from Case Western Reserve University, based on data from child care programs throughout Ohio. The study took place from Aug. 15 to Nov. 20, during a timeframe of relatively low community transmission of COVID-19. The team […]
A University of Ottawa study has found a specific Alzheimer’s treatment is effective in male and not female mice, providing a window into the biology of the disease and the effectiveness of targeted treatments. The paper, ‘AB oligomers induce pathophysiological mGluR5 signaling in Alzheimer’s disease model mice in a sex-selective manner,’ published in Science Signaling […]
No matter how chaotic the world gets, turning to the stars’ wisdom is a time-honored tradition for those of us seeking guidance for our minds, bodies and spirits. That’s why astrology has been having a moment (or, let’s be real, a series of moments) for centuries. That’s also why you’ve probably heard tons of people […]
Soon after rapamycin, the first mTOR inhibitor, emerged in 1990s as a potential treatment against unwanted cell proliferation, many cancer experts had hoped emerging drugs targeting mTOR would become a breakthrough targeted therapy for children and adults suffering relapses of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and other cancers where mTOR activity is abnormally high. However, numerous […]
