Category: Science and Health

The use of face masks as a way to preserve public and private health against the spread of Covid-19 became widespread during the period of the pandemic. A recent study carried out by the University of York found that it can be more difficult to identify someone while you are wearing a mask, even if […]

A vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) being developed by Moderna is 83.7% effective at preventing respiratory disease in older adults, the biotechnology company announced on Tuesday. What is RSV? RSV is a respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms, but can cause serious complications in infants and older adults. According to the US […]

President Joe Biden’s administration is urging a judge to reject a request by abortion opponents for a court order withdrawing federal approval for the drug used in medication abortions – which account for more than half of US abortions – citing potential dangers to women seeking to end their pregnancies. The filing by the US […]

When God approaches Moses at the burning bush, Moses is initially reluctant to return to Egypt to free the Israelites. He asks God, “When I come to the Israelites and say, ‘The God of your ancestors has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘what is God’s name?’ — what shall I say?” God answers with […]

There are people for whom sleep at night comes very easily, while for others it’s something longed for that takes quite some time.  We already know that staring at our phones can disrupt sleep, as well as disturbing thoughts and bad habits like snacking in bed or watching TV. In contrast, some habits can actually […]

Itchiness, or “pruritus” in another language, is defined as an unpleasant feeling that stimulates one’s need to scratch. Chronic itchiness is a daily itching sensation that lasts for more than six weeks. It is a common and very bothersome symptom associated with a number of skin and systemic (meaning impacting the whole body) conditions. Itchiness […]

Toddlers will help dogs reach toys and snacks, a study published this month reported, showing toddlers have the capacity to extend feelings of empathy to animals. The new peer-reviewed study, which sought to understand whether children can help dogs spontaneously, was led by Dr. Rachna Reddy, a postdoctoral student at Duke University. Children’s prosociality can […]

Testing the hand-grip strength of patients brought to hospital intensive care units can determine with high accuracy who will later be able to be weaned from ventilation or not, according to Israeli researchers.  The muscles of critical-care patients can become weaker after spending time on a ventilation tube and some will not be strong enough […]

People worry that they might seem older than their real age because of their behavior or hobbies. However, researchers warn that if you look old for your age, it may be a sign that you are at higher risk of developing age-related diseases such as osteoporosis, loss of vision or glaucoma. Scientists in the Netherlands […]

A safety monitoring system flagged that US drugmaker Pfizer Inc PFE.N and German partner BioNTech’s BNTX.O updated COVID-19 shot could be linked to a type of brain stroke in older adults, according to preliminary data analyzed by US health authorities. What are the potential health consequences of the vaccines? The US Centers for Disease Control […]