Coronavirus antibodies may persist for months
By Lynn Allison From Newsmax Antibodies that provide protection against COVID-19 may be viable for months after infection, according to new research from Iceland. Scientists measured the levels of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in the blood of approximately 30,000 study participants, including…
The health benefits of sex after 50
By Lynn Allison From Newsmax Sex is not only pleasurable, it’s good for your health. Experts say that your sex drive can stay high even in your senior years. But all too often, we lose energy as we age and…
Study: Mammograms in 40s can save women’s lives
From Newsmax Adding to an ongoing debate over the timing of mammography, a new British study finds that screening women aged 40 to 49 for breast cancer saves lives, with only small increases in overdiagnosis. “This is a very long-term…
Time for the tough to get going – BASIL SPRINGER
By Dr. Basil Springer From Market Place Excellence Corporation AUGUST 24, 2020 “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” – Ecclesiastes 3:1 “When the going gets tough, the tough get going” which means…
5 ways to lower your odds for Alzheimer’s
From Newsmax A combination of healthy habits — such as a good diet and regular exercise — may lower your risk of Alzheimer’s disease by as much as 60%, a new study suggests. Data from nearly 3,000 people in the…
Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe: Bonaldi record second win of the year in Nürburgring Race 1
Sant’Agata Bolognese/Nürburg, 5 September 2020 – Bonaldi Motorsport’s Dean Stoneman and Kikko Galbiati claimed victory in the first Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe race of the weekend at the Nürburgring, beating Target Competition’s Miloš Pavlović and Raul Guzman by just over four…
‘Dead’ probiotic bacteria can ease irritable bowel
Probiotic supplements containing “killed” bacteria might help some people with irritable bowel syndrome find relief, a new study suggests. Experts said the findings add to evidence that certain probiotics can help some people with irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. And…
Study: Face shields and masks with valves ineffective against coronavirus
By Lynn Allison From Newsmax Face coverings are effective ways to stop the spread of the coronavirus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But a new study found that two popular options, the face shield and the N95…
WHO Director−General’s opening remarks at the media briefing on COVID−19 − 4 September 2020
Lockdowns are a blunt instrument, and with the right mix of targeted and tailored measures, further national lockdowns can be avoided. Several countries are using a data-driven approach to drive a targeted response. Worldwide, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and their risk factors…
Sanders: A nation’s right to determine its friends
By Sir Ronald Sanders From OECS Communications Friday, September 4, 2020 — (The writer is Ambassador of Antigua and Barbuda to the United States and the Organisation of American States. He is also a Senior Fellow at the Institute of Commonwealth…