January 30, 2020

Vitamin C-B1-Steroid Combination Linked To Lower Septic Shock Mortality In Kids

NEWS Treating septic shock in children with a combination of intravenous vitamin C, vitamin B1 and hydrocortisone (a commonly used steroid) is associated with lower mortality, […]
January 23, 2020

New Virus Reported Across Major Cities In China

NEWS A new virus has killed 4 people in China, with more than 200 cases being reported across the country. The outbreak has revived memories of […]
January 23, 2020

Common Pesticides Linked To Increased Mortality Risk

NEWS A recent study has concluded that exposure to pyrethroids, a commonly used class of pesticides, increases the risk of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular mortality. COMMENT […]
January 23, 2020

Putin Says Russia Will Combat The Rewriting Of WWII History With New Free-To-All Archive Center

NEWS Moscow is to create the most extensive collection of WWII documents, open to all persons anywhere, the Russian president has said. COMMENT Up until July […]
January 23, 2020

Researchers Find Cases Of Vitamin C Deficiency Disease Scurvy In Canada

NEWS Researchers at McMaster University have found cases of the vitamin C deficiency disease scurvy in Canada. COMMENT Scurvy occurs as a result of a severe […]
January 23, 2020

One In Five Deaths Worldwide Due To Sepsis

NEWS A new report estimates that one in five deaths worldwide is caused by sepsis, also known as blood poisoning. This is double the previous estimate […]
January 23, 2020

Pop Singer Justin Bieber Reveals He Has Lyme Disease

NEWS Canadian pop singer Justin Bieber has revealed he has been diagnosed with Lyme disease. COMMENT In announcing he has Lyme disease Justin Bieber joins a […]
January 16, 2020

Drinking Green Tea May Contribute To A ‘Longer And Healthier Life’

NEWS Green tea consumption is linked to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease as well as improvements to health and longevity, especially among consistent habitual tea […]