Russia smells blood as Ukraine tries to stop war fatigue spreading among allies

Ukraine is trying to keep its international backers close as diplomatic gaffes, war fatigue and elections threaten to upset its alliances and damage public support for its cause. Opinion polls in both Europe and the U.S. show there has been an overall decline in support for measures backing Ukraine, particularly when it comes to additional […]

From Neuralink to infectious diseases

(In the weekly Health Matters newsletter, Ramya Kannan writes about getting to good health, and staying there. You can subscribe here to get the newsletter in your inbox.) It is impossible to ignore the allure of technology, particularly when it cohabits a sweet spot, intersecting with human health. The prospects of this are tantalising, taking us out of the humdrum that surrounds us […]

Column: Ryder Cup is in America’s head. But it’s in Europe’s blood

GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — The Americans have won more majors. The Europeans have won more Ryder Cups. There’s really no connection, except that it might explain why the Americans always seem to be the favorite on paper, and Team Europe has more often left the Ryder Cup with possession of the 17-inch gold trophy […]

New NUHS AI can spot high blood calcium levels

The National University Health System has developed a new AI tool that can detect cases of hypercalcemia in real-time. WHAT IT DOES Dubbed CalSense, the AI screens blood calcium level reports across the organisation to flag hypercalcemia cases, which are then shown in real time via a live dashboard.  It also checks on other investigative […]

Increasing Steps by 3,000 Per Day Can Lower Blood Pressure in Older Adults

An estimated 80% of older adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure. Maintaining healthy blood pressure can protect against serious conditions like heart failure, heart attacks, and strokes. A new study including Linda Pescatello, distinguished professor of kinesiology in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources, found that adding a relatively minimal amount […]

Blood tests reveal biological markers of long COVID, according to Yale and Mount Sinai study

The study identified hormonal dysfunction, immune system exhaustion and reactivation of dormant viruses as key factors in long COVID everywhere. Carlos Salcerio 3:07 am, Sep 26, 2023 Staff Reporter Eric Wang, Contributing Photographer Long COVID patients may be one step closer to understanding the biological causes behind their symptoms.  Researchers at the Yale School of […]

Omicron Sub-Variant ‘BA.5’ Shows Higher Virulence in Early Infection: Study

Representative Image (IANS) Omicron sub-variant BA.5 is more virulent due to its ability to rapidly replicate early during infection, according to research. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019, the SARS-CoV-2 virus has produced several variants, including Alpha, Beta, Delta, and Omicron, each with its own sub-variants. Researchers from Cornell University in the […]

Cardiovascular Medical Devices Market Assessment: An Analysis of Industry Developments and Growth Forecast 2023-2030

The global “Cardiovascular Medical Devices Market” report offers valuable insights into the latest industry trends combined within 104 of informative Pages. It also conducts a comprehensive analysis, encompassing the worldwide market size, regional and national market dimensions, growth patterns, market share, competitive landscape, sales analysis, and the influence of both domestic and international leading players […]