Alcohol and the workplace have always been an interesting combination. Back in the 1980s and prior, a lunchtime pint was the done thing, whereas today that’s much rarer alongside the typical post-work Friday drinks, However, that doesn’t mean alcohol isn’t affecting you in the workplace. Particularly if you are a […]
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Those who become ill with milder forms of COVID-19 are expected to recover in around 2 weeks. But an increasing number of people say they experience symptoms months after the initial illness is supposed to have worn off. This phenomenon, dubbed “long COVID,” has puzzled scientists and left those affected […]
The challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic are different for various socio-demographic groups, and Medical News Today has zoomed in on the ways in which this crisis has affected the more vulnerable ones. In this Special Feature, we focus on how the pandemic has affected older adults. Share on PinterestThe COVID-19 […]
Can our pets become infected with SARS-CoV-2? Could they transmit the virus to other animals, or to their human companions? And can humans transmit it to animals? This Special Feature aims to answer these and more questions. Share on PinterestCan SARS-CoV-2 affect pets, and if so, what can we do […]
New research suggests that air pollution may have an effect on the number of people who die from COVID-19. Share on PinterestScientists have found a link between the lethality of COVID-19 and air pollution. Stay informed with live updates on the current COVID-19 outbreak and visit our coronavirus hub for […]
Predicting how future climate change will influence the spread of viral infections is fraught with difficulty. This is due to the complexity of interactions between climate, nature, and human activity. But annual fluctuations in some viral infections, such as seasonal flu, and historical epidemics, such as yellow fever, provide some […]
As we move from a colder winter to a warmer spring, the outcome of the COVID-19 pandemic may significantly depend on levels of humidity — indoors and outdoors — a new review suggests. Prof. Akiko Iwasaki, an immunobiologist at Yale University, in New Haven, CT, is the senior author of […]
A new study suggests that certain community characteristics may affect life expectancy. Share on PinterestNew research suggests that understanding the characteristics of a community may help predict people’s life expectancy. A team of researchers has found that community characteristics may have associations with people’s life expectancy. The research, appearing in […]
A new study shows that mixing artificial sweeteners with carbohydrates alters a person’s sensitivity to sweet tastes, which may impact insulin sensitivity. Share on PinterestCombining artificial sweeteners and carbohydrates could dampen a person’s sensitivity to sweet tastes, and thereby impair their insulin sensitivity. Taste is not just a sense that […]