Scientists have discovered the ant honey produced by Australian ants possesses unique anti-microbial activity against bacteria and fungi that could make the liquid useful medicinally. The research, published in PeerJ, was led by Andrew Dong and Dr Kenya Fernandes from the University of Sydney’s Carter Lab, which is led by Professor Dee Carter from the School of Life and Environmental Sciences and Sydney Institute for Infectious Diseases....
Month: <span>August 2023</span>
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Sugars affect brain ‘plasticity,’ helping with learning, memory, recovery
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY IMAGE: COMPLEX SUGAR MOLECULES CONTROL THE FORMATION OF PERINEURONAL NETS (SHOWN HERE IN GREEN) THAT SURROUND NEURONS TO HELP STABILIZE CONNECTIONS IN THE BRAIN. CREDIT: LINDA HSIEH-WILSON’S LAB SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 16, 2023 — Can you recognize someone you haven’t seen in years, but forget what you had for breakfast yesterday? Our...
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Cause of long COVID muscle weakness identified by pioneering study
UNIVERSITY OF MALTA IMAGE: FRUIT FLIES, LONG USED TO UNDERSTAND HUMAN DISEASE, ARE ALSO THE HEROES OF LONG COVID RESEARCH (PHOTO BY UNIVERSITY OF MALTA/ANDREW GAUCI ATTARD). CREDIT: UNIVERSITY OF MALTA University of Malta researchers have discovered a potential cause of the persistent and often debilitating symptoms experienced by long COVID-19 patients. The new study published in...
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Promising new approach targets aggressive type of prostate cancer
By Paul McClure August 14, 2023 Researchers have uncovered the pathway that leads to an aggressive form of prostate cancer and a potential treatment for it Depositphotos Researchers have uncovered the molecular mechanism that drives an aggressive form of prostate cancer that doesn’t respond well to typical treatments. Importantly, they also identified a drug currently undergoing...
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Routine vaccines reduce Alzheimer’s risk by up to 30% in over 65s
By Paul McClureAugust 17, 2023 New research found that the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease in people aged 65 and over is significantly reduced if they’ve received routine vaccinations Depositphotos New research has found that people aged 65 and over who’ve received routine vaccinations are significantly less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. The study highlights the...
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Blue-light filtering spectacles probably make no difference to eye strain, eye health or sleep quality: Study
by Cochrane Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Spectacles that are marketed to filter out blue light probably make no difference to eye strain caused by computer use or to sleep quality, according to a review of 17 randomized controlled trials of the best available evidence so far. Nor did the review find any evidence that blue-light filtering lenses protect against...
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What to know about RSV vaccines as pharmacies begin rollout
By Denise Dador Wednesday, August 16, 2023 10:05P M LOS ANGELES (KABC) — RSV kills thousands of people every winter. Now, three long-awaited immunizations are about to make their debut. This fall, you will need your yearly flu shot, the new COVID vaccine and for many Americans – one more shot. “The RSV vaccine has been...
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Rare flesh-eating bacteria kill three in New York and Connecticut
An illustration of the Vibrio vulnificus bacterium, which can cause the rare but potentially fatal infection vibriosis. Photograph: Dr_Microbe/Getty Images/iStockphotoNew York Authorities issue warnings about eating raw shellfish and exposure of wounds to salt or brackish water after vibriosis deathsMaya YangThu 17 Aug 2023 13.32 EDT Three people in New York and Connecticut have died as a result of flesh-eating...
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HEALTHCommon arthritis drug could boost effectiveness of morning-after pill, study finds
BY MARIA CHENGUpdated 6:08 PM MST, August 16, 2023Share LONDON (AP) — Taking a common arthritis drug together with the morning-after pill Plan B could boost the contraceptive’s effectiveness, according to new research published Wednesday. Levonorgestrel, often called Plan B, is the most widely available type of emergency contraception. It works by preventing or delaying ovulation....
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How heat affects the body – inside and out
Illustration: Keith NegleyAmerica’s dirty divide Heat is the number one cause of weather-related deaths in the US. What happens to our bodies when we overheat?by Aliya Uteuova with illustrations by Keith NegleySupported by About this contentThu 17 Aug 2023 06.00 EDT Hundreds of millions of people across the globe are living amid unprecedented temperatures, with July becoming...