Category: 6. Health

Human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV) are insidious. They can evade the immune defence and antiviral drugs by becoming “latent”. In this state, they are largely invisible and unassailable. As long as these dormant viruses persist, there is no…

Combining tramadol (Ultram; Janssen Pharmaceuticals) with CYP2D6-inhibiting antidepressants is associated with a higher risk of seizures, according to findings published in Neurology. The findings highlight the need for careful monitoring of…

A study published in Cell Genomics reveals a surprising role for parts of DNA once considered junk. These repetitive DNA sequences, or repeats, may actually mimic patterns found in pathogens, giving the immune system clues about potential…

Heart-related health problems might affect as many as 1 in 7 pregnancies, even among women without any prior heart disease, a new study says.

Researchers found a steady increase in heart-related health problems among more than 56,000…

Climate Change Linked to Earlier Fungal Spore Seasons

FUNGAL spore seasons across the United States have shifted significantly earlier over the past two decades, according to new research analyzing long-term airborne spore data. The findings…

“A little bit of sugar is like sunshine,” says Carolyn O’Neil, a registered dietitian- nutritionist. We all need it, but not too much.

Naturally occurring sugars in fruits, vegetables, dairy…