Health
Why both too strong and too weak an immune response can lead to illness
For immune health, some influencers seem to think the Goldilocks philosophy of “just right” is overrated. Why settle for less immunity when you can have more? Many social media posts push supplements and other life hacks that “boost your immune system” to keep you healthy and fend off illness. However,… Read
This Thanksgiving − and on any holiday − these steps will help prevent foodborne illness
Thanksgiving is a time for gathering with friends and family around the dinner table. No one wants to cause their family or friends to get sick from a foodborne illness on this holiday or any other occasion. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 1 in 6 Americans,… Read
COVID-19 variant maintains threat: WHO
COVID-19 remains a threat as a virus variant has been spreading steadily around the globe, the World Health Organization said Tuesday. "This virus, SARS-CoV-2, is circulating in every country right now and it still poses a threat," WHO expert Maria Van Kerkhove said. "We have to remain vigilant because the… Read
From COVID to gastro, why are cruise ships such hotbeds of infection?
Dual outbreaks of gastro and COVID on the Grand Princess cruise ship that docked in Adelaide, Australia, have now been declared over by the doctor on board. A spokesperson for Princess Cruises, which operates the ship, said a number of passengers had presented with symptoms on a previous voyage. But the ship has since been… Read
5 things grieving children want to know about the death of a loved one
Death and grief are not easy to talk about. Talking to children about these can be harder still. Our instinct to protect children from harsh realities means we might avoid these topics altogether. But, as we discovered in our recently published research, bereaved children have lots of questions about death and… Read
Brown, red, black, riceberry: What are these white rice alternatives, and are they actually healthier?
Throughout history, rice has remained an important food staple. It supports the nutritional needs of more than half of the global population. While you might be familiar with a handful of types, there are more than 40,000 different varieties of cultivated rice – a testament to the diversity and adaptability of this staple… Read
New report demystifies how you can reduce your dementia risk
In 2023 alone, nearly 50,000 stories1 have been published worldwide referencing dementia and diet, highlighting the difficulties individuals face when trying to navigate how to reduce their dementia risk, say Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI). ADI, the international federation for over 100 national Alzheimer’s associations, say that while covering the latest research… Read
Nagasaki University, NEC OncoImmunity collaborate to design universal vaccines targeting tropical infectious diseases
Nagasaki University and NEC OncoImmunity (NOI), a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, have announced that they will collaborate to use NOI’s AI platform to design universal vaccines against highly pathogenic and tropical infectious diseases. The collaboration between NOI and Nagasaki University aims to harness the power of advanced AI to… Read
Fujitsu launches new cloud-based platform for healthcare sector
Fujitsu has announced the launch of a new cloud-based platform that allows users to securely collect and leverage health-related data to promote digital transformation in the medical field. Fujitsu said the new offering represents part of its ongoing efforts to contribute to the creation of a healthy society as part… Read
Fujitsu, Sapporo Medical University launch project to realize data portability in healthcare field
Fujitsu and Sapporo Medical University have announced the launch of a joint project starting in April 2023 to realize data portability for patients' healthcare data including electronic health records (EHRs) and personal health records (PHRs). As part of the joint project, Fujitsu will develop a mobile app that enables users… Read
