Scientists discover chemical that stops replication of viruses
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Scientists discover chemical that stops replication of viruses

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This article was taken from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/scientists-discover-chemical-that-stops-replication-of-viruses By Agence France-Presse HONG KONG • Hong Kong scientists claim they have made a potential breakthrough discovery in the fight against infectious diseases – a chemical that could slow the spread of deadly viral illnesses. A team from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) described the newly discovered chemical…

Women’s brains are ‘four years younger’ than men’s, study finds
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Women’s brains are ‘four years younger’ than men’s, study finds

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This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2019/feb/04/womens-brains-are-four-years-younger-than-mens-study-finds By Ian Sample Science editor Analysis of metabolic brain age may explain differences in cognitive decline rate Women’s brains are nearly four years younger than men’s, at least in how they burn fuel, according to scans performed by US researchers. Scientists found that healthy women have a “metabolic brain age” that is…

Inflatable puffer fish pill ‘could track patient’s health’
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Inflatable puffer fish pill ‘could track patient’s health’

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This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-47059079 By BBC Health news Scientists say they have designed a jelly-like pill that inflates to the size of a ping-pong ball when it reaches the stomach, and could be used to monitor tumours or ulcers. The soft, squishy device was inspired by the puffer fish, which inflates quickly like a…

Cheap common drugs may help mental illness
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Cheap common drugs may help mental illness

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This article was taken from: By James GallagherHealth and science correspondent, BBC News Cheap and widely used drugs for diabetes and heart health have potential for treating severe mental illness, a study hints. It showed the number of times patients needed hospital treatment fell by up to a fifth when they took the drugs. The researchers…

Genetic link between obesity and depression uncovered, say scientists
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Genetic link between obesity and depression uncovered, say scientists

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This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/nov/13/researchers-discover-why-being-overweight-can-lead-to-depression By Nicola Davis at the Guardian news Having genetic variants linked to high BMI can lead to mental health issues, study finds Being overweight can cause depression, researchers say, with the effects thought to be largely psychological. While previous studies have found that people who are obese are more likely to…