Abu Dhabi, Shenzhen and Doha become new culture capitals
The number of new museums, opera houses and theatres in ambitious and cash-rich Asian and Middle Eastern countries outstrips those in Europe and the US
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At least 8 antiviral drugs effective against Omicron, study suggests
Omicron variant remains sensitive to eight of the widely used antiviral drugs and drug candidates for the treatment of COVID-19, shows a study by scientists from the University of Kent, England and the Goethe-University Frankfurt, Germany, …
Coronavirus can persist in body for months - study
The coronavirus that causes Covid-19 can spread within days from the airways to the heart, brain and almost every organ system in the body, where it may persist for months, a study found. In what they describe as the most comprehensive …
Scientists reveal nut that could ‘significantly’ reduce hypertension
Pistachios nuts has been shown to reduce hypertension "significantly" during sleep, Daily Express reported. The study, published in the journal of the American Heart Association, conducted experiments on a sample of …
High cholesterol: warning sign that may lead to blindness
High cholesterol has to be managed carefully to avoid the development of any serious conditions. An American study has now found that heart disease may not be the only thing you're at risk of with high cholesterol. The study, …
Flavonoid-rich diet may reduce risk of brain decline
Dementia is a general term for a cluster of symptoms that involve worsening cognitive function. Memory loss is often the first casualty and the symptom can cause someone to forget who they are in the later stages. However, research continues …
Study uncovers how a series of sleep loss impacts wellbeing
All it takes is three consecutive nights of sleep loss to cause your mental and physical well-being to greatly deteriorate. A new study published in Annals of Behavioral Medicine looked at the consequences of sleeping fewer than six …
Four-day week deemed 'overwhelming success' in Iceland
Trials of a four-day week in Iceland were an "overwhelming success" and led to many workers moving to shorter hours, researchers have said. The trials, in which workers were paid the same amount for shorter hours, took place …
Phase Two clinical trials of COVID-globulin launched in Russia
Phase Two clinical trials of the COVID-globulin preparation created on the basis of blood of coronavirus patients have been launched in Moscow with 156 patients participating, the press service of the capital’s Healthcare Department …
Stress reduction as path to eating less fast food
Overweight low-income mothers of young kids ate fewer fast-food meals and high-fat snacks after participating in a study - not because researchers told them what not to eat, but because the lifestyle intervention being evaluated helped lower the …
Experts advise daily tomato juices to help lower blood pressure
Health experts advise sipping on tomato juice which has been shown to help lower blood pressure. When it comes to the best fruit and vegetables to consume for blood pressure, new research has shown the positive effects of tomato …
COVID-19 risk increases with airborne pollen
When airborne pollen levels are higher, increased SARS-CoV-2 infection rates can be observed. These results were determined by a large-scale study conducted by an international team headed by researchers at the Technical University of Munich …
Study: fruit and vegetable consumption could lead to longer life
Researchers during a recent study found that eating about five daily servings, two of which were fruits and three vegetables, is likely the optimal amount needed in order to sustain longer life. The study representing nearly two million …
About 85% of inoculated with CoviVac vaccine produce antibodies
About 15% of volunteers inoculated with the CoviVac vaccine by the Chumakov Federal Scientific Center have not developed antibodies by the target date, Center’s Director General Aydar Ishmukhametov said in an interview with the Russia-24 TV …
U.K. coronavirus variant likely 30-70% deadlier
Evidence continues to grow that the U.K. coronavirus variant is likely more lethal, and leads to more hospitalizations and cases compared to wild-type strains of the virus, based on data released on a British government website. …
Less than 5 hours of sleep a night can double dementia risk
Getting less than five hours sleep a night can harm brain health and increase dementia risk, a new study has found. New research published in the journal Aging found that not getting …
Pepper may help reduce risk of heart disease, study finds
A new review and meta-analysis published in Nature looked at the numerous health benefits of Capsicuum annuum, the species of peppers that includes sweet and hot peppers, including bell peppers and chili peppers. Peppers are …
Apples stimulate production of new brain cells
Natural compounds found in apples can improve brain function, according to a new study from the International Society for Stem Cell Research. Using a mouse model, the experts demonstrated that apples and other fruits help stimulate …
Daily meditation could boost longevity
Committing to a daily meditation could help lower blood pressure readings and increase longevity, it can "reduce stress, promote relaxation and boost mood". This is important, as elevated levels of cortisol (the stress …
Russians’ economic optimism at 1998 low
Russians’ economic optimism for 2021 has fallen to a two-decade low, according to a Gallup International poll cited by the RBC news website. The survey results come after a year when Russians’ incomes fell and the …
