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Share on PinterestCan SARS-CoV-2 affect pets, and if so, what can we do to ensure their well-being, as well as ours? We investigate.In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, much if not most of the research has focused on SARS-CoV-2’s impact on humans.But what about our most trustworthy companions — the pets that share our…

Share on PinterestThe COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing isolation have meant that many of us have had to make adjustments to our daily lives.Living in self-isolation has profound socio-political implications, in addition to the effects that it has on a person’s mental health and well-being. Although more and more studies are showing that quarantine and…

Share on PinterestAccording to a new study, many healthy people aged between 40 and 50 years experience rapid development of atherosclerosis.A new study that appears in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology has found that atherosclerosis — the process of fatty plaques building up in the arteries that lead to the heart and…

Share on PinterestNew research cautions about the specificities of COVID-19 patients who also have adrenal gland dysfunction. The new article is the result of a collaboration between three experts in endocrine disorders, including diabetes. It begins by stating: “In our professional lives, we have not witnessed a healthcare crisis of this magnitude and severity.”The COVID-19…

Share on PinterestA new ‘smart toilet’ could detect signs of illness in those who use it, but it is unclear if there are enough prospective buyers for this innovative fixture.Many people will be uncomfortable with the idea of cameras and sensors in their toilet. It may seem like an unthinkable intrusion into what is perhaps…