By Kudzanai Abel Gerede HARARE, Zimbabwe — Spencer Mutsvairo, 44, a cleaner at a small grocery shop in Harare, Zimbabwe’s capital, got vaccinated against Covid-19 in July after his employer threatened to bar unvaccinated people from entering the workplace. “It’s one of the most difficult decisions that I had to take,” Mutsvairo told Zenger. “I had […]

By Pallavi Mehra WATERLOO, Ontario — Athletes are better able to identify smaller moving targets than video game players, researchers reveal. Athletes still have the edge over action video gamers when it comes to dynamic visual skills, a new study from the University of Waterloo shows. Having strong visual skills can be the difference between delivering peak performance and achieving […]

By Pallavi Mehra BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Self-identified picky eaters in college students ate significantly less fibre and vegetables and reported greater levels of a social phobia than non-picky eaters, as per a new study. Social phobia is the fear of being evaluated during everyday activities by others. The findings of the study were published in the “Journal […]

By Pallavi Mehra CAMBRIDGE, England — Covid-19 pandemic gave us a virtual world we never imagined. With excessive use of smartphones, laptops and tablets, the risk of eye problems increased manifold. A new study has revealed a link between screen time and higher risk and severity of myopia, or short-sightedness, in children and young adults. The findings of […]

By Pallavi Mehra GREATER LONDON, England — Colour-coded nutrition labels and warnings found on the front of some food packaging have been impactful, reveals a new study. A study has integrated findings from 134 studies, and it reveals that these labels do indeed appear to encourage more healthful purchases. The findings of the study were published in the journal […]

By Pallavi Mehra BRUSSELS — Approximately 10 percent of new coronary heart disease cases that occur within a decade of middle age could be avoided by preventing iron deficiency, reveals a study. The findings of the study were published in “ESC Heart Failure,” a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). “This was an observational study, and we cannot […]

By Ojaswin Kathuria DELHI, India — In October 2020, Christie Syndor, 26, learned that her father had stage three lung cancer. She was struggling financially as a result of the economic crisis caused by the pandemic. Syndor is based in Shillong, India, and works as a business analyst for a US-based firm. Long working hours and […]

By Pallavi MehraOTTAWA, Ontario — Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) are hopeful that a new understanding of cellular defects related to Cystic Fibrosis could help pave the way for the treatment of the disease. The findings of the study were published in the journal “Cell Reports” on Oct. 5, 2021. Cystic fibrosis  is an autosomal recessive genetic condition caused […]

By Pallavi Mehra WASHINGTON — In terms of mental health, apartment-dwelling Americans, especially those living alone, might have suffered more mental health problems during the Covid-19 pandemic than those living with their families in the suburbs, reveals the findings of new research from the University of Georgia. The study published in the journal “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” […]

By Pallavi Mehra PITTSBURGH — Researchers have found a way to make deep brain stimulation (DBS) more precise through a study. Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) suggest a solution that is resulting in therapeutic effects that outlast what is currently available. The findings of the study were published in the journal “Science.” The work, led by Aryn Gittis and colleagues in CMU’s […]

By Pallavi Mehra URBANA, Ill. — New research suggests methods to reduce salt in baked goods that are a major source of sodium in the diet. The findings of the study were published in the journal “International Journal of Food Science and Technology.” The study from the University of Illinois explores ways to reduce sodium in bread without sacrificing […]

By Pallavi Mehra METROPOLITAN CITY OF MILAN, Italy — Depressed patients who suffered from Covid-19 respond better to standard antidepressants than people who haven’t had Covid-19, reveals a pilot study. The findings of the study were published in the journal “European Neuropsychopharmacology.” Around 40 percent of Covid-19 sufferers report the development of depression within six months of infection. […]

By Martin M Barillas A chemotherapy drug commonly used to treat kidney cancer has shown promise in treating symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found that Axitinib, which inhibits the growth of new blood vessels in the brain, restores cognitive function and memory in lab mice that show symptoms of Alzheimer’s. It and other forms of […]

By Zenger News Desk YORK, England — Nature to the rescue! Outdoor nature-based activities can be effective for improving mental health in adults, including those with pre-existing mental health problems, finds a study. The findings of the study were published in the journal “SSM — Population Health.” The research, led by the University of York, showed that participating in […]

By Zenger News Desk CALIFORNIA CITY, Calif. — Cleaner air may reduce the risk for Alzheimer’s and other dementias, reveals a study. Cars and factories produce a fine particulate matter: PM2.5 that USC-led studies have linked to memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease. Smaller than the width of human hair, these tiny particles pose a big problem. […]

By Zenger News Desk WASHINGTON — A new study attempts to determine the size and scope of bullying that kids with food allergies experience. The findings of the study were published in the ‘Journal of Pediatric Psychology.’ Living with a food allergy can greatly impact a child’s everyday life — from limiting participation in social activities to being […]

By Zenger News Desk LONDON — An anti-viral gene that impacts the risk of both Alzheimer’s disease and severe Covid-19 has been identified by the research team of University College London in a recent study. The researchers estimate that one genetic variant of the OAS1 gene increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by about 3-6 percent in the population […]