Tag: Medicine/Health

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 ...

Soil bacteria hormone discovery provides fertile ground for new antibiotics

Mechanism for control of antibiotic production in soil bacteria is visualised for the first time by scientists at University of ...

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 ...

Retrained generic antibodies can recognize SARS-CoV-2

Credit: UIC The SARS-CoV-2, the new coronavirus behind the current pandemic, infects humans by binding its surface-exposed spike proteins to ...

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 ...

Study finds childhood diet has lifelong impact

Effects of unhealthy food followed young mice into adulthoodCredit: UCR Eating too much fat and sugar as a child can ...

$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 ...

Remyelinating drug could improve vision in patients with multiple sclerosis

UC Riverside-led mouse study stresses MS treatment should be started earlyCredit: Tiwari-Woodruff lab, UC Riverside. RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- A team ...

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 ...

An origami-inspired medical patch for sealing internal injuries

The patch, which can be folded around surgical tools, may someday be used in robotic surgery to repair tissues and ...

Deep Vision: Near-infrared imaging and machine learning can identify hidden tumors

Near-infrared hyperspectral imaging combined with machine learning can visualize tumors in deep tissue and covered by a mucosal layer, scientists ...

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