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Hybrid COVID-19 immunity may offer the best protection against Omicron BA.5

Hybrid COVID-19 immunity may offer the best protection against Omicron BA.5

Share on PinterestThe latest research demonstrates how hybrid immunity may have a protective effect against the newer Omicron variants. Sean Gallup/Getty Images Omicron BA.5, one of the newest SARS-CoV-2 subvariants, is rapidly outpacing previous subvariants BA.1 and BA.2 around the world. Researchers in Portugal found that vaccinated people who experienced COVID-19 with the earlier subvariants

Sugar disrupts microbiome and immune function, leading to metabolic disorders

Sugar disrupts microbiome and immune function, leading to metabolic disorders

Share on PinterestA new study shows that sugar alters the microbiome and leads to a loss of immune cells in mice. HUIZENG HU/Getty Images A new study found that sugar consumption leads to a loss of important immune cells in mice. Sugar appears to tip the microbiome balance away from bacteria that support immune cells

Could rapamycin be our next weapon in the fight for longevity?

Could rapamycin be our next weapon in the fight for longevity?

Share on PinterestIn a bid to extend longevity and promote healthier aging, scientists are looking to rapamycin. Image credit: miwa_in_oz/Getty Images. Rapamycin, also known as sirolimus, is an immunosuppressant drug that was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1999. Researchers have known about the drug’s ability to increase life expectancy in mice

Fentanyl may impair breathing minutes before its sedative effect kicks in

Fentanyl may impair breathing minutes before its sedative effect kicks in

Share on PinterestA bag of fentanyl hangs from an intravenous (IV) drip machine in a patient’s room at the COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego, California, U.S., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. Bloomberg/Getty Images. ​Fentanyl is a highly potent pain medication that medical professionals sometimes give people during and

Fighting superbugs: Compound related to antimalarial drug shows promise

Fighting superbugs: Compound related to antimalarial drug shows promise

Share on PinterestA natural compound derived from plants may be an effective antibacterial drug. Image credit: Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images. The emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria threatens to make existing treatments ineffective and highlights the need for novel antimicrobial agents A recent study showed that hydroquinine, a derivative of the anti-malarial drug quinine, exhibited antibacterial activity against

High blood pressure linked to bone loss and aging, mouse study finds

High blood pressure linked to bone loss and aging, mouse study finds

Evidence suggests that high blood pressure or hypertension is linked to an increased risk of bone loss. A recent study in a mouse model shows that high blood pressure may accelerate bone loss in young animals similar to that observed during the typical aging process. The bone loss observed in young animals with high blood

Circadian rhythm disruptions linked to mental health conditions

Circadian rhythm disruptions linked to mental health conditions

Share on PinterestMental health disorders and circadian rhythm disruption are closely associated, according to a new analysis. NICK VEASEY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Here’s our process. A new study finds a striking

The ‘healthy suntan’ myth: Survey finds 8 in 10 Europeans still believe it

The ‘healthy suntan’ myth: Survey finds 8 in 10 Europeans still believe it

Share on PinterestTanning comes with many associated health risks that offset the benefits of vitamin D. BONNINSTUDIO/Stocksy Researchers from La Roche-Posay Laboratories and Ipsos wanted to see how prevalent the belief that suntanning is healthy is among different populations. Despite years of campaigns that warn about the dangers of suntanning, people still are not overly

How to have a healthy relationship with the news

How to have a healthy relationship with the news

We all do it — reach for the phone first thing in the morning to check the news. And no wonder, with all that has happened in the world over the past few years. But might this habit be harming our health? Medical News Today assessed the evidence and spoke to experts to find out

GREG GUTFELD: The media is gearing us up for the ultimate showdown between Biden and Trump

NEWYou can now listen to Originol articles! Happy Thursday, everyone. Well, it’s day eight without Kat on the show. As you know, she’s on her honeymoon and I think she sent us a video. KAT TIMPF: Hey, Greg, I’m still on my honeymoon. I’m in Germany, and I know I always laughed, when you talked

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