Novel App Tracks Travel-Related Illnesses

Health - Oct 15
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On around one in three trips someone falls ill, with gastrointestinal and respiratory complaints among the most common symptoms. These are the findings of a new study based on data from a travel app developed by researchers at the University of Zurich. The app could be used in the future to help detect outbreaks of contagious diseases at an early stage.

Health - Oct 15

Effectiveness of Organised Youth Sports in Switzerland

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Maintaining physical activity throughout life is crucial for health and well-being. However, the age-related decline in average physical activity is a challenge.

Health - Oct 15

More intense physical activity will help you live longer

As a general rule, regular physical activity is healthy. A research team from the University of Basel has now found that the intensity of the activity impacts the mortality risk.

Health - Oct 15

New test improves diagnosis of allergies

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Researchers at the University of Bern and Bern University Hospital have developed a test to simplify the diagnosis of allergies. Its effectiveness has now been confirmed in clinical samples from children and adolescents suffering from a peanut allergy. The results could fundamentally improve the clinical diagnosis of allergies in future.

Health - Oct 14

A novel approach to combat fatty liver disease

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Blocking the enzyme ACMSD can significantly reduce damage caused by metabolic liver disease according to a study from EPFL.

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