
How will Delta evolve? Here's what the theory tells us
Aug 23, 2021 11:53 am UTC| Health
The COVID-19 pandemic is a dramatic demonstration of evolution in action. Evolutionary theory explains much of what has already happened, predicts what will happen in the future and suggests which management strategies are...
Individual dietary choices can add – or take away – minutes, hours and years of life
Aug 22, 2021 01:40 am UTC| Health
Vegetarian and vegan options have become standard fare in the American diet, from upscale restaurants to fast-food chains. And many people know that the food choices they make affect their own health as well as that of the...
The impact of COVID-19 has been lower in Africa. We explore the reasons
Aug 22, 2021 01:29 am UTC| Health
Theres been an increase in COVID-19 deaths across Africa since mid-July 2021. But the impact of the pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa remains markedly lower compared to the Americas, Europe and Asia. The reasons for this...
Aug 22, 2021 01:24 am UTC| Health
The current COVID-19 wave in the U.S. is mostly affecting unvaccinated Americans, who represent more than 95% of current cases of hospitalization and death. Given the average cost of a COVID-19 hospitalization in 2020...
Why I no longer think we should try to eliminate COVID – public health expert
Aug 22, 2021 01:18 am UTC| Insights & Views Health
Around the world, countries are having to strike a balance between COVID-19 cases and restrictions. In the UK and the US, daily new cases number in the thousands, but restrictions and limitations are being lifted. In...

Metabolism may not slow after 20 – so why do we still gain weight?
Aug 22, 2021 01:06 am UTC| Health
For a long time, it was believed that after the age of 20 your metabolism decreased dramatically making it harder to lose weight and keep in shape. But a recent study has shown our metabolism also known as energy...
Should we give up on COVID-zero? Until most of us are vaccinated, we can't live with the virus
Aug 22, 2021 01:04 am UTC| Health
Were currently in the midst of one of the most challenging times during the pandemic in Australia, and were all struggling. Frustration with the situation is at an all-time high and questions are being raised about all...