Cart is empty New research published in Pediatric Investigation provides evidence that face masks reduce the release of exhaled particles when used by school-aged children.
Can internet usage help protect against dementia?
New research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found a link between regular use of the internet and a lower risk of dementia.
Can low-carbohydrate or low-fat diets prolong life in middle-aged and older adults?
Short-terms clinical trials have demonstrated the health benefits of low-carbohydrate diets (LCDs) and low-fat diets (LFDs) for weight loss and heart protection. Now a study published in the Journal of Internal Medicine looks at the effects of these diets on mortality in middle-aged and older adults.
Police officer arrested for murdering two people
A Police officer identified as Constable Hanjase Malichoni has been arrested for the offence of murder. The 37-year-old officer based at Paramilitary Battalion in Lusaka is alleged to have shot at two people on May 1, 2023 around 03:00 hours at a named bar in Linda Compound. Police deputy spokesperson Danny Mwale said the victims were […]
Researchers discover COVID-19 does not infect immune cells that contribute to chronic inflammation
A treatment to prevent runaway inflammation in patients with severe COVID-19 is a step closer after a University of Queensland-led study into how immune cells respond to the virus.
Boxing can take the fight to Parkinson’s Disease
When we think of boxing, it’s understandable many of us wouldn’t associate it with being ‘good’ for our brains. However, new Edith Cowan University (ECU) research undertaken in partnership with The Perron Institute and boxer Rai Fazio has shown the sport—without an opponent—could be a valuable way for people suffering Parkinson’s Disease (PD) to improve their quality of life.
Survey: Half of parents believe their children’s mental health suffered due to social media during the past year
Concerns continue to grow about the impact social media use has on the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents. According to a new national survey conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of The On Our Sleeves Movement For Children’s Mental Health, half (50%) of parents of children younger than 18 feel their child(ren)’s mental health has suffered during the past 12 months because of social media use.
Chemotherapy drug reaches brain in humans for first time
A major impediment to treating the deadly brain cancer glioblastoma has been that the most potent chemotherapy can’t permeate the blood-brain barrier to reach the aggressive brain tumor.
Study offers fresh hope for people living with chronic back pain
Long-term sufferers of chronic back pain experienced dramatic reductions in pain and related disability that remained at their one-year follow-up after taking part in a new treatment tested by Curtin-Macquarie-Monash University research.
Medicinal cannabis can safely relieve cancer pain and curb total meds and opioid use: Study
Medicinal cannabis can safely relieve cancer pain, while curbing the total number of meds and opioids taken, suggest the results of a multicentre registry study, published online in BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care.