A new research has found that infection-causing fungi responsible for millions of deaths a year are likely to spread significantly to new regions. Scientists from Manchester University has found a potential future spread of Aspergillus, a common group of fungi found all over the world. Aspergillus is responsible for the aspergillosis, a life-threatening disease that … Read more
Don’t give slushies to under-8s as glycerol can make kids sick, doctors and scientists warn TheJournal.ie Slushy ice drinks pose health risks for children aged under eight, researchers say The Irish Times Under-eights should not drink slushies containing glycerol, say doctors The Guardian Slushie drinks with glycerol have put at least 21 children in hospital The Times Parents advised … Read more
In a groundbreaking study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), scientists have uncovered a startling link between higher education levels and the speed of cognitive decline following a dementia diagnosis. While education is known to bolster the brain’s resilience – referred to as “cognitive reserve” – it appears that individuals with greater intellectual reserves … Read more