New study estimates the caregiving costs for families
"Informal care" is the term used in medicine to describe unpaid care provided by family and friends. It's an important lifeline for millions of older...
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MSU-Spectrum Health researchers identify new genetic disorder
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 21, 2018 - Researchers from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and physicians from Spectrum Health have identified for the...
USD 2.7 million to fight Clostridium difficile diarrhea
One man's trash is another man's treasure, as the saying goes. If things go to plan, feces from registered and thoroughly tested healthy donors will...
Tobacco display ban linked to fewer children buying cigarettes in shops
The research, the first analysis of the impact of the 2015 tobacco display ban in England, assessed survey responses from 18,000 11-15 year olds from...
BU researchers define possible molecular pathway for neurodegeneration in prion diseases
(Boston)-- A new study has shed light on the mechanisms underlying the progression of prion diseases and identified a potential target for treatment. Prion diseases...
Why vaccines are important — A plea against vaccinophobia
Credit: Springer Nature The increasing distrust in vaccinations has triggered an extensive scientific and public debate over whether or not it is useful, safe and...
Using viruses to fight resistant bacteria
(Helmholtz Zentrum München - German Research Center for Environmental Health) Dr. Li Deng of Helmholtz Zentrum München has been awarded a Starting Grant of the...
New research reveals a mitochondrial gene that protects against Alzheimer’s disease
New research from USC has uncovered a previously unknown genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The study provides insights on how these...
Leopoldina Annual Assembly to discuss issues spanning ten years of science-based policy advice
In its role as German National Academy of Sciences, the Leopoldina has been advising politicians and society on key future issues for ten years. In...
Insulin shows great potential against chronic colitis
Credit: University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences Millions of people take insulin every day to treat their diabetes. But diabetes is not...
AI used to detect fetal heart problems
A research group led by scientists from the RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project (AIP) have developed a novel system that can automatically detect abnormalities...
It’s not just for kids — even adults appear to benefit from a regular bedtime
DURHAM, N.C. -- Sufficient sleep has been proven to help keep the body healthy and the mind sharp. But it's not just an issue of...
Pre-clinical success for a universal flu vaccine offers hope for third generation approach
Researchers from the University of Oxford's Department of Zoology have demonstrated pre-clinical success for a universal flu vaccine in a new paper published in Nature...
Outbreak of preventable eye infection in contact lens wearers
A new outbreak of a rare but preventable eye infection that can cause blindness, has been identified in contact lens wearers in a new study...
Synthetic organelle shows how tiny puddle-organs in our cells work
Credit: Georgia Tech / Rob Felt A couple of sugars, a dash of enzymes, a pinch of salt, a splash of polyethylene glycol, carefully arranged...
