Health
Location is everything for plant cell differentiation
Researchers from Osaka University find that the location of proteins within a cell as well as the position of the...
Genomics uncovers the mystery of the magic drumstick tree — Moringa oleifera
Credit: Mr Mohammed Shafi Did you ever wonder why our grandmothers insisted on having a Tulsi plant (Holy Basil) in...
Specific identification of chronic lung disease in premature babies
Credit: © Klinikum Universität München Infants born prematurely frequently develop a form of chronic lung disease known as Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia....
THE SIGNS study by Duke-NUS researchers identify factors affecting active and productive ageing
Researchers at Duke-NUS Medical School's Centre for Ageing Research and Education (CARE) conducted a longitudinal study between 2016-2017 looking at...
European partnership supports IIVS training of Chinese scientists in non-animal tests
May 8, 2019, Gaithersburg, MD - The Institute for In Vitro Sciences, Inc. (IIVS) has received a grant from the...
Scientists grow precursors for human pigment cells
Applications for research on skin cancer and pigmentation disordersCredit: Kobe University Our hair, skin and eyes are colored by a...
Opioids: Leading cause of pregnancy-related death in new Utah moms
As the opioid epidemic rages on, one vulnerable group--new moms--have often been overlooked. A new study at the University of...
VR can improve quality of life for people with dementia
Virtual reality (VR) technology could vastly improve the quality of life for people with dementia by helping to recall past...
Can adverse childhood experiences worsen lupus symptoms?
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) encompass traumas such as abuse, neglect, and household challenges. In an Arthritis Care & Research study...
Minimally invasive procedure shows promise in combatting obesity
First long-term study of endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty reports 'significant' loss of total body weight San Diego, Calif. (May 9, 2019)...
Childhood maltreatment linked to e-cigarette use during young adulthood
Young adults who experienced maltreatment during childhood are more prone to use e-cigarettes, according to a study published in The...
Obesity in early pregnancy linked to pregnancy complications
In a prospective study of 18,481 pregnant women in China who had never given birth before, obesity in early pregnancy...
Bullying linked to student’s pain medication use
Credit: Clara Garmy In a school-based survey study of all students in grades 6, 8, and 10 in Iceland, the...
Adverse childhood experiences negatively impact adults with lupus
UCSF researchers find higher self-reported disease activity, depression, poorer overall health Adults with lupus who report having had adverse childhood...
Migraines may increase risk of pregnancy complications
In a study of women in Denmark with and without migraines who became pregnant, migraines were associated with an increased...
‘Robopets’ can benefit health and wellbeing of older care home residents
Researchers found evidence that 'robopets' can provide comfort and pleasure and reduce agitation and loneliness. Funded by NIHR Collaboration for...
Inflammatory bowel disease during childhood linked to higher cancer rates and early death
A new study revealed an increased risk of cancer and early death in individuals who developed inflammatory bowel disease-including ulcerative...
First randomized controlled trial of FMT for obesity shows potential progress
Study explores role of changing microbiome as step towards possible new weight-loss therapy San Diego, Calif. (May 9, 2019) --...
New connection found between NAFLD and rare pregnancy complication
Study explores the connection between two conditions that may revolve around bile acids San Diego, Calif. (May 9, 2019) --...
Appendix removal associated with development of Parkinson’s disease
Data from 62 million records explores relationship between the gut and the nervous system disorder San Diego, Calif. (May 9,...
