Monthly Archives: October 2023

‘Long colds’ just as common as long Covid, say researchers

“Long colds” may exist and are just as common as long Covid, a study suggests. During the pandemic, doctors saw that a small percentage of people infected with Covid-19 went on to suffer prolonged issues for several months, often after the virus had been cleared. Fatigue, brain fog, loss of smell and taste, coughs and […]

Bariatric Surgery Could Lower Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Caused by LDL Interactions

Published in the Journal of Lipid Research, new study results concluded that obesity-induced inflammation causes a harmful low-density lipoprotein (LDL) interaction that can lead to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Image credit: New Africa | stock.adobe.com LDL is also connected to major risk factors for CVD, but changes in LDL levels have not […]

Four children infected in measles outbreak at Tel Aviv kindergarten

Four Israeli children from the same kindergarten in Tel Aviv have been confirmed to be infected with measles, the Health Ministry said Friday. A fifth child is suspected of being infected but has not been confirmed as of yet. The ministry stressed that this is a “very rare event” as the children had all received […]

No evidence that COVID-19 vaccines can be sexually transmitted or change people’s blood

COVID-19 vaccines can be sexually transmitted to unvaccinated people; vaccines cause blood discoloration and weaken immune system Inadequate support: Available COVID-19 vaccines don’t use technologies that allow viral shedding. There is no biological mechanism that explains how the vaccine would be transferred from one person to another during sexual intercourse.Factually inaccurate: There is no available […]

The best reading order for Jennifer L. Armentrout’s ‘Blood and Ash’ and ‘Flesh and Fire’ series

“Blood and Ash” by Jennifer L. Armentrout is a popular romantasy series. But there’s some confusion among readers about the reading order for the series and its prequels. Insider broke down the best reading order for a digestible, spoiler-free experience.  Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized […]

Experimental blood test can detect tumors in asymptomatic people

When it comes to cancer, early detection is crucial. The sooner a tumor is found, the better the chances for successful treatments and outcomes. However, cancer doesn’t always present noticeable symptoms until it has progressed. Scientists are racing to develop tools for early diagnosis, and a liquid biopsy method now shows promise in detecting traces […]

Fury over Donald Trump saying immigrants ‘poison the blood’ of US

Donald Trump has triggered outrage by accusing undocumented immigrants of “poisoning the blood of our country” in a recent interview. Mr Trump made his remarks in a 37-minute interview with Raheem Kassam, the editor-in-chief of The National Pulse and a former director of Breitbart News in London. “Nobody has any idea where these people are […]

Scientists Unearth Brand New Links Between Genes and Disease in Our Blood

A blood draw is one the most mundane clinical tests. It’s can also be a Rosetta stone for decoding genetic information and linking DNA typos to health and disease. This week, three studies in Nature focused on the watery component of blood—called plasma—as a translator between genes and bodily functions. Devoid of blood cells, plasma […]

Britney Spears’ Father Jamie Hospitalized for Bacterial Infection

Britney Spears‘ father, Jamie Spears, is recovering in an outpatient facility after being hospitalized for a bacterial infection, according to multiple reports.  The 71-year-old controversial father of the pop star was reportedly hospitalized after becoming “severely ill.” He has since been moved to an infectious disease outpatient facility.  Jamie has become estranged from his eldest […]

Ukraine war: Blood stains visible in the soil as village of Hroza mourns

This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By James Waterhouse BBC Ukraine correspondent in Hroza The unusually large collection of vehicles and people tells you something significant has happened in the tiny village of Hroza. After driving for hours through Ukraine’s endless rural expanse, […]