Bats are found throughout the world, except in areas of extreme cold. New Zealand has three species of endemic bats — the long-tailed bat, the lesser short-tailed bat and the greater short-tailed bat, which is thought to be extinct. Bats are nocturnal, they rest during the day and are active at night. New Zealand bats… Read More »
By Jessica Hamzelou Vanessa Branchi THE argument for naturally obtained herd immunity as a solution to the coronavirus pandemic has made a return in recent weeks. But letting the virus spread among younger people, who are less likely to die from covid-19, could lead to devastating consequences. Estimates suggest that there could already be millions… Read More »
For most people, Covid-19 is a brief and mild disease but some are left struggling with symptoms including lasting fatigue, persistent pain and breathlessness for months. The condition known as “long Covid” is having a debilitating effect on people’s lives, and stories of being left exhausted after even a short walk are now common. So… Read More »
The Atkins group had the greatest improvements in blood pressure, triglycerides, and HDL good cholesterol levels. While a few studies have demonstrated an increase in LDL cholesterol with low-carb diets, others showed negligible changes. Journal of the American Medical Association Comparison of the Atkins, Ornish, Weight Watchers, and Zone Diets for weight loss and heart… Read More »
Although the peak of COVID-19 effects has already surpassed for much of Europe, researches continues to show the diverse effects of the pandemic on the human body. These adverse effects include harm to the lungs, liver, kidney, brain, nervous system, heart, cardiovascular system, infection in the skin and the gastrointestinal tract. However, what the communities… Read More »