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Escherichia coli bacteria are constitutive members of the human gut microbiota. However, some strains produce a genotoxin called colibactin, which is implicated in the development of colorectal cancer. While it has been shown that colibactin leaves very specific changes in the DNA of host cells that can be detected in colorectal cancer cells, such cancers […]
The Covid-19 pandemic is causing disruption in all areas of our lives – including our sleep. Now that lockdown 2.0 is well under way and working from home is likely to be with us for quite some time, it’s safe to say we’re all feeling a little stressed. According to the experts, this is causing […]
If you wear contact lenses or have had laser surgery to correct your vision, you’re likely no stranger to dry-eye syndrome. You feel as if your eyes are stinging, and they’re red, irritated, and teary (via American Academy of Opthalmology). And now, there’s a new reason you get dry-eye syndrome that’s tied to the pandemic […]
Menopause may be causing your infuriating itch: Dr MARTIN SCURR answers your health questions QUESTION: I’m 57 and had a hysterectomy over five years ago. I am now going through the menopause. Most of my symptoms are fairly mild, apart from the itchy skin, which affects my legs and arms and drives me mad. Sheila […]
Cryptosporidiosis, a diarrheal disease, is caused by the microscopic parasite cryptosporidium, or crypto, and it could be living in your public pool. According to the CDC, crypto outbreaks are on the rise. The number of reported outbreaks has increased an average of 13 percent each year from 2009 to 2017. “Internationally, this is one of […]
Mobile phones are changing the human skeleton: People spend so much time hunched over screens that ‘bony spikes’ are developing on the backs of our skulls Researchers from the University of the Sunshine Coast in Australia did the study People are increasingly growing lumps of bone at the bases of their skulls The bone forms […]
Are satnavs causing permanent damage to your memory? Scientists are concerned over-reliance on gadgets could lead to dementia as they leave driver’s brains unstimulated for long periods of time New evidence shows over-reliance on tech may reduce ability to learn and recall Parts of brain crucial for memory stimulated by navigating roads and road signs […]
We’ve already had to suffer through ghosting and breadcrumbing – but ‘love bombing’ is the latest form of dating torture. In fact, this technique has been used by notorious cult leaders to manipulate their followers. What is it? We’re talking guys who shower you with love, texts, dinners, flowers, talks about the elusive ‘future’. He […]