Respiratory infections like COVID-19, influenza, and the common cold are primarily spread through airborne respiratory droplets. These droplets enter our bodies through the nasal passages, where pathogens can begin to take hold. However, recent scientific advancements are showing promise in stopping these infections before they even start. A team of researchers from Brigham and Women’s… Read More »
In this interview, Timothy Noakes, Ph.D., a physician and sports medicine researcher in South Africa, clarifies common confusions about sports hydration and high-carb diets. Noakes graduated from medical school in Cape Town, South Africa, in 1974, and received his research degree a few years later. Since then, he’s published more than 750 papers and a… Read More »
In 2008,1 the term “fatberg” was coined to describe large masses of fat, oil and grease (FOG) that clog the sewer system and attract other objects flushed down the toilet.2 However, sewage systems were designed to only handle human waste and toilet paper. As humans moved from hunters and harvesters to producers and traders, they… Read More »
Blood pressure is subject to crests and troughs due to a myriad of factors. Chronic sufferers may question whether sweltering 28C highs could prevent them from enjoying time outdoors ahead of Freedom Day. But fear not, as Express.co.uk has arrived with a selection of the most infamous blood pressure irritants. What causes your blood pressure… Read More »