A groundbreaking study led by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine has unveiled a previously unknown class of antibodies with the potential to neutralize various forms of the flu virus. The findings, published in the open-access journal PLOS Biology on Thursday, mark a significant step toward the development of more universally […]
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Despite the effectiveness of the newer generation of anti-obesity drugs – called GLP-1 receptor agonists – few can tolerate them in the long run. A new study, published in the journal Obesity, reveals that of people prescribed weight-loss drugs, just 44% were still taking them after three months and only 19% after one year. Greater […]
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Wad Madani is located some 140 kilometres southeast of the war-torn capital Khartoum and sits at the heart of Al Jazirah state, known as Sudan’s breadbasket. Nearly half a million people have fled to the state since war broke out in April between the Sudanese Army and a rival military group known as the Rapid […]
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Christmas is a time for families and friends to come together, relax and enjoy themselves. It’s a time of giving and receiving and of feasting – and perhaps, for some, a celebratory tipple. But sometimes, yuletide plans can go awry. And some of these purported pleasures might lead to a visit to the local emergency […]
Continue ReadingPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to cancel the tax on soft drinks – pushed by the ultra-Orthodox (haredi) cabinet members, especially Shas chairman Aryeh Deri, because that sector consumes a lot and claimed the tax “discriminated” against them, has caused harm to the health of both the general and the haredi population. So charged […]
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People who worry excessively about their health tend to die earlier than those who don’t, a recent study from Sweden has found. It seems strange that hypochondriacs who, by definition, worry yet have nothing wrong with them, should enjoy shorter lifespans than the rest of us. Let’s find out more. First, a word about terminology. […]
Continue ReadingA captivating Doctor Who episode aired during the festive season, particularly on Christmas Day, appears to be correlated with lower death rates in the subsequent year across the UK, as revealed by a study published in The BMJ’s Christmas issue. The findings shed light on the potential positive impact doctors can have by working […]
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MRNA, a type of genetic material that provides the instructions your cells need in order to make proteins, used to be a term mainly used by scientists. But since COVID arrived many of us are now familiar with it thanks to the mRNA-based vaccines. The people behind the discoveries that made mRNA-based vaccines and treatments […]
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According to the team, Patients with trauma injuries were being sutured on the floor, limited to no pain management is available at the hospital, and the emergency department is so full that workers must take care not to step on patients on the floor. Al-Shifa Hospital, formerly the most important and largest referral hospital in […]
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to cooking at home, there are numerous options for the type of oil you can use for sautéing, baking, and frying. While some oils, such as olive oil, are well-known, others, like avocado or coconut oil, may be less familiar. So how do you choose the right cooking oil? One crucial […]
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