At a time when sitting for long hours at work has become the norm, a study by researchers in Western’s School of Kinesiology sheds light on how taking breaks can impact our well-being.
Genetic biomarker may predict severity of food allergy
Researchers from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and colleagues reported for the first time that a genetic biomarker may be able to help predict the severity of food allergy reactions.
Language acquisition may work differently in people with autism
You’re looking at a truck. You’re with a young child and he follows your gaze. He’s interested in the object you’re looking at without you pointing at it. This is called joint attention and it is one of the primary ways children learn to connect words with objects and acquire language.
Creatine supplements appear to help people suffering from post-COVID-19 fatigue: Clinical trial
The amino acid creatine is essential for muscle and brain health, and people commonly use creatine supplements to improve exercise performance and increase muscle mass. Results from a clinical trial published in Food Science & Nutrition indicate that dietary creatine may also benefit individuals experiencing post-COVID-19 fatigue syndrome (also known as long COVID).
SMEs lifeblood of Zambia’s economy – ZRA
By BUUMBA CHIMBULU
IN an effort to enhance tax compliance among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has held a tax symposium in Lusaka which is also expected to create tax awareness.
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Report shows majority-Black, low-income neighborhoods have less access to fresh produce
Residents of Atlanta’s majority-Black and low-income neighborhoods have significantly less access to fresh produce than residents of the city’s non-majority-Black and higher income neighborhoods, according to a new surveillance report released Tuesday by researchers at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health.
‘Major differences’ found in hospitals’ geriatric care during the pandemic in Scotland
A Scotland-wide audit of hospital admissions recorded before, during and after the COVID lockdowns has uncovered major differences in geriatric services’ performance between all Scottish health boards.
Meeting at-risk criteria increases risk for transition to bipolar disorder
Patients meeting bipolar at-risk (BAR) criteria are significantly more likely to transition to bipolar disorder (BD) during the next decade versus patients seeking mental health care not meeting the BAR criteria, according to a study published online Sept. 15 in JAMA Network Open.
Video: What Black men need to know about prostate cancer
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. It’s one of the leading causes of cancer death among all men. However, Black men are disproportionately hit hard by the disease. One in 6 Black men will develop prostate cancer in his lifetime—compared to 1 in 8 in other men. They are also more than twice as likely to die from prostate cancer.
Managing your risk of carotid artery disease
Carotid artery disease occurs when the blood vessels supplying your brain and head, known as carotid arteries, are damaged or blocked by fatty deposits. These deposits contain cholesterol that organizes as a plaque, which clogs or blocks the carotid arteries. This is similar to coronary artery disease, which reduces blood flow to your heart.