Chinese scientist claims Covid-19 may have originated from humans

BEIJING – A Chinese scientist has claimed that the Covid-19 virus may have originated from humans. China’s State Council’s Information Office held a press conference in...

Hangry bacteria in your gut microbiome are linked to chronic disease – feeding them what they need could lead to happier cells and a healthier body

Diet-related chronic diseases have reached a critical juncture in the U.S. Nearly half the population has prediabetes or diabetes. Over 40% are overweight or obese. One...

Experiencing trauma can change some people’s outlook on life – sometimes for the better

Traumatic experiences are surprisingly common, with about three-quarters of the population dealing with some form of trauma at least once in their lives. This might mean...

Picking mushrooms can go horribly wrong. Here’s what can happen, according to a toxicologist

It’s mushroom season in many parts of Australia. Between now and about June, the cooler and wetter weather are the perfect conditions for mushrooms to grow...

Fake medicines are a dangerous threat in Africa: 3 ways to spot them

At the end of a long day, you realise you’re starting to get a headache. So you buy painkillers from the street vendor, and take two....

TikTok may be bad for privacy, but is it also harming our cognitive abilities?

The United States government is considering a national ban of TikTok, a social media application used by over 150 million Americans. Although the primary reason for...

Matcha tea: what the current evidence says about its health benefits

DOH still waiting for ‘legal basis’ to accept donated jabs

MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) is still waiting for a legal basis to enter into an agreement on the donation of bivalent Covid-19 vaccines...

Prolonged sun exposure during summer can cause skin cancer: DOH

MANILA – Constant sun exposure, especially during summer when temperatures are high, can cause deadly skin cancer, the Department of Health (DOH) warned on Tuesday. In...

Major study reveals two-thirds of people who suffer childhood maltreatment suffer more than one kind

The following story deals with reports of childhood maltreatment, including neglect and physical and sexual abuse. This week, we released results from the Australian Child Maltreatment...