Health

November 5, 2025

Intensity not paramount for physical training during cancer therapy

Credit: Mikael Wallerstedt People receiving treatment for cancer are known to feel better with physical training. But does it make...

A revolutionary approach to increasing crop yield in rice

New genetics-based approach could see remarkable increase in food supply, improved carbon capture and less need for pollutant fertilizersCredit: Issey...

Two studies shed light on how, where body can add new fat cells

Credit: UT Southwestern Medical Center DALLAS - Feb. 3, 2021 - Gaining more fat cells is probably not what most...

Life changes influence physical activity

The birth of the first child significantly reduces the number of everyday steps in womenCredit: University of Jyväskylä Life changes...

European hibernating bats cope with white-nose syndrome which kills North American bats

Credit: C Voigt/Leibniz-IZW What are the reasons for such a contrast in outcomes? A scientist team led by the Leibniz...

New Allen distinguished investigators tackle questions about metabolism & immune system

Awards announced by The Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group will fund research in health, disease, and technology development all centered...

Oncotarget: The goal of geroscience is life extension

Dr. Mikhail V. Blagosklonny from The Roswell Park Cancer Institute said, 'Although we do not know everything about aging, we...

Novel 3D printed stents deliver breakthrough treatment for oesophageal cancer

Credit: UniSA World-first 3D printed oesophageal stents developed by the University of South Australia could revolutionise the delivery of chemotherapy...

In vitro study helps explain how Zika virus passes from mother to fetus during pregnancy

New research findings correlate with clinical observations of more fetal abnormalities and other Zika-related health problems in late versus early...

Neurons: ‘String of lights’ indicates excitation propagation

Method developed further at the University of Bonn makes it possible to watch nerve cells at workCredit: © Milan Pabst...

New research investigates relationship between health literacy and self-care

Credit: Destinys Agent It is important for patients to understand the information they need for making health decisions, yet studies...

Blink! The link between aerobic fitness and cognition

Researchers from the University of Tsukuba find that spontaneous eye blink activity explains the link between physical activity and cognitive...

On the dot: Novel quantum sensor provides new approach to early diagnosis via imaging

Scientists develop new quantum sensor that allows detection of 'oxidative stress' in organs during MRI scans, opening doors to early...

Digital health divide runs deep in older racial and ethnic minorities

FAU Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing study identifies factors and reasons for disparitiesCredit: Florida Atlantic University The COVID-19 pandemic...

$1 million gift from pool industry pioneer establishes MCG’s newest endowed chair

Credit: File photo AUGUSTA, Ga. (Feb.3, 2021) - A $1 million gift from the estate of a pool industry pioneer...

Providing inclusive care for LGBTQ2SPIA+ cancer patients

A research article in the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences examines reducing barriers in the cancer-care trajectory for...

1 in 10 college women experience period poverty, more likely to experience depression

New George Mason University study is first to examine period poverty experiences and associations with depression among college studentsCredit: George...

Neuromuscular disease registry helps patients access research, clinical trials, new genetic tests, and therapies

With data on more than 4,000 patients, the Canadian Neuromuscular Disease Registry celebrates a decade of facilitating research across Canada,...

Automated imaging detects and tracks brain protein involved in Alzheimer’s disease

The method may lead to earlier diagnoses, when treatments are most effectiveCredit: Justin Sanchez BOSTON - Amyloid-beta and tau are...

Year delay between abnormal, at-home screening and colonoscopy increases cancer risk