A LONGITUDINAL study conducted in Kampala, Uganda, has revealed that individuals with trace-positive sputum (PWTS) on Xpert Ultra testing face a substantial risk of developing active tuberculosis over 2 years.
Category: 6. Health
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Scientists Have Found Microplastics in Milk and Cheese
- A recent study out of the University of Padua in Italy found microplastics in nearly all dairy products tested — including milk, fresh cheese, and ripened cheese.
- The researchers found an average of 1,857 particles per kilogram in ripened…
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COVID-19 infection might impact the generation: Sperm changes lead to increased anxiety in offspring |
A recent study by the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health has found that COVID-19 can cause changes in sperm that may impact offspring behaviour. Using a mouse model, researchers observed that male mice infected with SARS-CoV-2…
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US Cardiologist says THIS is the most powerful tool to cut heart disease risk in half!
Ever wondered if we can somehow reduce the risk of lifestyle diseases like heart, diabetes, and cognitive decline, by as much as half? No, there is no magical pill, but the answer lies in your very own body. Yes, that is right! Movement is one…
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Japan hit by unusually early flu outbreak; experts warn virus may be evolving | World News
Medical experts say the trend reflects how the influenza virus is adapting to new environments in a post-pandemic world. (Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock/Representational)Japan has declared a nationwide influenza…
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AI Improves Diagnosis of Anogenital Dermatoses and STIs
A COMPREHENSIVE systematic review has found that AI shows strong potential in diagnosing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and anogenital dermatoses from clinical images.
AI for STIs and Anogenital Dermatoses
AI’s ability to analyse…
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Vitamin B3 supplement may reduce your risk of skin cancer
Enter nicotinamide, a cheap, widely available supplement. Researchers observed that this form of vitamin B3 bolsters the skin’s natural repair systems after UV damage, reduces inflammation, and helps the immune system detect and clear abnormal…
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Japan flu outbreak: Schools shut, bed shortages in hospitals, tourists urged caution | Health
Every year, Japan experiences its flu season from late November or December to March. The season peaks around January or February. However, this time, the influenza season has arrived almost a month early in the country – a…
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