Researchers in India are developing a tampon that changes color if it detects a urinary tract infection. They soaked fibers in a substance that breaks down in the presence of Candida albicans, a common yeast infection, and placed them inside pads and tampons. In simulations, the fibers turned bright pink, indicating the presence of an … Read more
Fears of catching COVID-19 have fallen to an all-time low with just 35 percent of Americans now very or somewhat worried about contracting the virus as the vaccine rollout continues to ramp up nationwide. New data from Gallup shows just over a third of people were still fearful in March, down from a record high … Read more
When we are finally allowed to go on self-catering trips in the UK from April 12 (April 26 in Scotland), where will we travel? The answer may be: wherever is possible, as holiday-let firms report that over 90 per cent of properties are already taken. Competition is also likely to be tough for hotels and … Read more
Brooke Shields has shared a series of snaps of herself getting hospital treatment after breaking her right femur in an accident at a New York City gym in January. The actress, 55, took to Instagram over the weekend to share the images, which showed her in a hospital gown as she sported a heavily bandaged … Read more
Wearing contact lenses in the shower can increase your risk of developing a painful sight-threatening infection up to SEVEN-fold, study warns The habits of 78 contact lens wearers were analysed by researchers from the UK Of these, 37 had previously developed contact lens-related microbial keratitis The risk of infection increased with the frequency of showering, the … Read more
Wearing contact lenses in the shower can increase your risk of developing a painful sight-threatening infection up to SEVEN-fold, study warns The habits of 78 contact lens wearers were analysed by researchers from the UK Of these, 37 had previously developed contact lens-related microbial keratitis The risk of infection increased with the frequency of showering, the … Read more
At least three Hawaii residents have been infected with COVID-19, despite being fully vaccinated against the disease. Vaccine trials showed that the three vaccines approved in the US prevent between 66 and 95 percent of symptomatic infections, but we still do not know how well the vaccines prevent people from catching or spreading coronavirus. So it’s little … Read more
Forget painful nose swabs! Non-invasive SKIN tests can detect Covid-19 with 83% accuracy, scientists say Sebum is a waxy substance made by glands in the skin of the face, neck and back Researchers found the composition of lipids in the sebum is altered by Covid The difference in lipid levels was found to correlate with positive Covid … Read more
One in ten coronavirus survivors suffer ‘long Covid’ symptoms such as fatigue three months after beating the illness, government-funded review claims National Institute for Health Research reviewed more than 300 scientific papers Analysis found 10% of all survivors suffer lingering symptoms three months later Most common issue was fatigue, followed by breathlessness and ‘brain fog’ … Read more
More than HALF of adults who have been infected with COVID-19 have symptoms of depression, new study finds Researchers surveyed 3,904 individuals who had been infected with COVID-19 in the past but had since recovered Of the total, 2,046 patients, or 54.2%, met criteria that considered them to have symptoms of depression Many reported difficulty sleeping … Read more