What are muscle knots? An exercise physiologist explains what those tight little lumps are and how to get rid of them

Imagine you’ve just completed a tough upper-body workout. Your muscles feel a bit tired, but all in all you’re able to go about the rest of...

Illuminating the brain one neuron and synapse at a time – 5 essential reads about how researchers are using new tools to map its structure and function

Scientists know both a lot and very little about the brain. With billions of neurons and trillions of connections among them, and the experimental limitations of...

Long COVID-19 and other chronic respiratory conditions after viral infections may stem from an overactive immune response in the lungs

Viruses that cause respiratory diseases like the flu and COVID-19 can lead to mild to severe symptoms within the first few weeks of infection. These symptoms...

What epilepsy teaches us about diversity and resilience

There is a growing recognition of the importance of equity, diversity and inclusion in society and its institutions. The most progressive, leading-edge organizations consider the diversity...

Many drugs have mirror image chemical structures – while one may be helpful, the other may be harmful

Monkeypox not sexually transmitted infection

MANILA – Anybody is at risk of contracting the monkeypox viral disease, even if not engaged in sexual activities, an infectious disease expert said on Tuesday. During...

Long COVID should make us rethink disability – and the way we offer support to those with ‘invisible conditions’

Australia has only a handful of specialists familiar with managing what happens when the nervous system can’t properly regulate the body, as sometimes occurs with long...

Albay town to step up maternity health care

LEGAZPI CITY – The municipal health office of Camalig in Albay is eyeing better and quick response efforts to ensure healthy and safe maternity care. Camalig Mayor...

US studying possible monoclonal antibody coronavirus treatment

WASHINGTON – A team of researchers at a United States university has discovered a potential universal monoclonal antibody treatment that could work for the coronavirus and all...

Rise in tics is caused by a known condition – and its not all due to TikTok

A recent Channel 4 TV programme, Britain’s Tourette Mystery – Scarlett Moffatt Investigates, promised to explain why there has been an increase in the number of...