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New study links air pollution to increased risk of long Covid

New study links air pollution to increased risk of long Covid

People living in areas with higher air pollution face an increased risk of long Covid symptoms if infected, according to a study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal). The study, conducted on 2,800 adults in Catalonia aged 40-65,…
Doctors hail first breakthrough in asthma and COPD treatment in 5 decades

Doctors hail first breakthrough in asthma and COPD treatment in 5 decades

A recent trial has revealed a groundbreaking treatment for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), marking the first significant advancement in 50 years, The Guardian reported yesterday. The study, published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, found that the monoclonal…
Scientists Report Immediate Brain Benefits from Everyday Physical Activity

Scientists Report Immediate Brain Benefits from Everyday Physical Activity

A recent study by Penn State researchers reveals that everyday physical activity can significantly enhance cognitive processing speed, making individuals feel four years younger, SciTech Daily revealed yesterday. The study highlights that both light activities, such as walking or household…
WHO: Mpox virus remains a public health emergency of international concern

WHO: Mpox virus remains a public health emergency of international concern

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reaffirmed that the mpox virus remains a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), following a meeting of its Emergency Committee on Friday. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus accepted the committee’s recommendation, citing a…
Vitamin B3 Shows Promise for COPD Treatment, Offering Hope for Millions

Vitamin B3 Shows Promise for COPD Treatment, Offering Hope for Millions

A recent study from the University of Copenhagen indicates that nicotinamide riboside, a form of vitamin B3, may significantly reduce lung inflammation in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), SciTech Daily reported yesterday. This double-blind, placebo-controlled trial involved 40…
WHO Approves Second Mpox Vaccine from Japan Amid Ongoing Outbreaks

WHO Approves Second Mpox Vaccine from Japan Amid Ongoing Outbreaks

The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the LC16m8 mpox vaccine, produced by Japan’s KM Biologics, marking a significant step in combating the mpox outbreak, which has affected over 39,000 individuals in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) alone, Anadolu…
Scientists Introduce New Antibiotic to Combat Drug-Resistant Superbugs

Scientists Introduce New Antibiotic to Combat Drug-Resistant Superbugs

Researchers have developed a modified version of darobactin, an antibacterial compound, which shows effectiveness against drug-resistant bacteria like E. coli in animal trials, SciTech Daily reported yesterday. This advancement comes amid rising concerns over antibiotic resistance, as many current treatments…
Alcohol-Related Deaths in the U.S. Have Doubled Over Two Decades

Alcohol-Related Deaths in the U.S. Have Doubled Over Two Decades

A recent study from Florida Atlantic University reveals a troubling increase in alcohol-related deaths in the United States, nearly doubling from 1999 to 2020, Earth.com reported yesterday. The mortality rate rose from 10.7 to 21.6 per 100,000 people, with total…
Frailty Linked to 40% Increased Risk of Dementia, Study Suggests Early Prevention

Frailty Linked to 40% Increased Risk of Dementia, Study Suggests Early Prevention

A recent study from the University of Queensland has revealed that frailty significantly increases the risk of developing dementia, with early intervention potentially preventing its onset, SciTech Daily revealed yesterday. The research, which tracked nearly 30,000 participants across four longitudinal…
WHO Warns of Measles Resurgence as Cases Soar in 2023

WHO Warns of Measles Resurgence as Cases Soar in 2023

In 2023, measles cases surged to over 10 million, resulting in 107,500 deaths, primarily due to declining vaccination rates. The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a concerning resurgence of measles, with approximately 10.3 million cases recorded globally in 2023—a…
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