Early identification and treatment of these conditions may improve their quality of life Young children with common ear, nose, and throat (ENT) issues may be at subsequent risk of autism or high levels of demonstrable autism traits, suggests research published online in the open access journal BMJ Open. Early identification and ...
Thousands of cancers and deaths potentially averted and billions of dollars saved in US Additional food industry product reformulation could substantially boost policy impact Specifying the number of calories for each item on restaurant menus is likely linked to lower rates of cancers associated with obesity and attendant healthcare costs ...
Frailty often wrongly perceived as purely wasting disorder, say researchers Findings highlight importance of keeping trim throughout adulthood to minimise risk Carrying far too much weight, including a midriff bulge, from mid-life onwards, is linked to a heightened risk of physical frailty in older age, finds research published in the ...
Findings independent of other types of regular physical activity Housework is linked to sharper memory, attention span, and better leg strength, and by extension, greater protection against falls, in older adults, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Open. The findings were independent of other regular recreational and workplace ...
Takes average of 30 days to clear virus from the body after first positive test Rate of false negative swab test results high in early convalescence Not yet known how infectious recovery phase is People who’ve had COVID-19 should be swab tested again 4 or more weeks after symptoms first ...
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