Only ‘traditional’ swearing improves our ability to tolerate pain, new study finds
Keele University psychologists have proven that using conventional swear words can increase your pain tolerance by 33% compared to using alternative language.
Improved gut microbiota with cholesterol-lowering medication
There is a clear link between improved gut microbiota and one of our most common cholesterol-lowering drug groups: statins. This is evident from a European study involving researchers…
Tuberculosis vaccine strengthens immune system
Study by the Universities of Bonn and Nijmegen explains how BCG vaccination reduces susceptibility to infections
Substandard hand sanitisers readily available on market, confirm pharmacists
“…the general public are often unaware that such products cannot ensure disinfection and are not fit for use amid the pandemic…” – new research describes the extent of…
Repeated Coughing Seriously Degrades Face Mask Efficiency
Face masks are thought to slow the spread of viruses, including the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, but little is known about how well they work.