“We absolutely need far more biomedical research into the similarities and differences between Long Covid and ME/CFS, examining effects on brain, blood vessels, immune system autonomic nervous system, viral persistence and mitochondrial function, to help identify new and better treatments Source link
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The furry dolls have a signature spiky-toothed grin and became a viral purchase last summer. BBC News
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[ The death of Prashant Sreekumar made headlines across Canada when the 43-year-old father of three died in the emergency room of Edmonton’s Grey Nuns hospital after waiting for eight hours with chest pains. Source link
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[ When a rhinovirus, the most frequent cause of the common cold, infects the lining of our nasal passages, our cells work together to fight the virus by triggering an arsenal of antiviral defenses. Source link
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[ Recent findings suggest that the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is involved in both causing multiple sclerosis (MS) and shaping its progression. Source link
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This festive Mayfair walk has gone viral, with Londoners asking whether it might be the city’s most Christmassy – and best of all, it’s completely free. The route takes you from the glow of Claridge’s and Annabel’s to the sparkling boutiques of New Bond Street and the nostalgic warmth of …
Read More »How circadian rhythms can help boost infection recovery
[ Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that circadian rhythms—the biological clocks of the body—can influence outcomes related to influenza infections, providing clinicians with insight about how biological processes can be used to optimize care for critically ill patients with respiratory viral infections. Source link
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[ While originally created as a way to help people stop smoking, a UBC Okanagan researcher is raising concerns about oral nicotine pouches being portrayed as trendy and pleasurable, especially among young people. Source link
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A man in east London has reported unusual noises coming from the Olympic velodrome after an increase in firework displays during the weekend following Bonfire Night. The 6,000-seat venue, known for its distinctive curved roof and nicknamed the Pringle, appears to emit deep, rumbling sounds – likened by some to …
Read More »Merseyside woman turns spare room in her house into a ball pit
Lydia FlavellBBC News, Merseyside Julie Williams explains why she’s highlighting the ball pool in the house she is selling A house for sale on Merseyside which features a ball pit has gone viral on social media. Julie Williams, an IT consultant from Birkdale, decided to transform an empty room in …
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