ASVEK Science & Tech

Is severe Covid-19 associated with fast aging?

The advent of Covid-19 pandemic has been linked to several theories, misconceptions, assumptions, and even consequences.

Novel dirty bomb antidote is in first trial

A novel ‘dirty bomb’ antidote is undergoing first human trial in the USA.

Visas for migrant farm workers announced in UK

Rishi Sunak, the UK prime minister announced an extra 10,000 visas for the agricultural sector workers

Florida professor breaks record living under water for over 77 days

A professor at the University of South Florida has broken the world record living underwater for over 77 days at the bottom of a 30ft-deep lagoon in Key Largo, Florida.

Avian influenza (H5N1) has been found in two poultry workers

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has detected influenza A (H5) virus in two poultry workers who had been in contact with infected birds.

Portugal legalizes euthanasia

Euthanasia is the practice of ending the life of a patient to limit their pains and suffering. Portugal now joins Australia, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and Spain to allow euthanasia for people suffering terminal illnesses.

Healthy eating for healthy weight

Healthy eating and regular exercise has great potential of keeping your body very healthy as you age.

Ignorantly people ascribe looking robust or having increased body mass index (BMI) as a sign of good health. For both children and adults, it is important to have a balanced body weight to maintain good health. Excessive weight gain in children can lead to childhood obesity that can adversely affect the child’s health now and in future.

USA records 2 new cases of drug-resistant ringworm infections

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have announced the detection of 2 cases of highly contagious drug resistant ring worm infections in the USA for the first time.