According to new research, adults with high blood pressure, greater blood pressure control than what’s currently considered standard is associated
Month: August 2019
Separating X and Y sperm
Most cells from male mammals contain both an X and a Y chromosome, but during sperm development (spermatogenesis), the X
Different Vitamin D levels for different racial and ethnic groups
When recommending vitamin D supplements, doctors should look at each individual patient as having different requirements and not rely on
Air pollution increases the risk of lung disease
According to a new study led by the University of Washington, Columbia University and the University at Buffalo. Emphysema is
Controlling dangerous bacteria with antibiotics
In Australia, more than 10,000 patients a year acquire a serious bacterial infection called Clostridioides difficile, often while in hospital, resulting
How cells regulate long-lasting memories
The brain has a knack for safekeeping our most treasured memories, from a first kiss to a child’s birth. In
Correcting age-related memory loss with calcium
Research at the University of Leicester is offering new clues into how and why cognitive functions such as memory and
Apples and tea for longevity
Consuming flavonoid-rich items such as apples and tea protects against cancer and heart disease, particularly for smokers and heavy drinkers,
How vaginal microbiome can elicit resistance to chlamydia
The vaginal microbiome is believed to protect women against Chlamydia trachomatis, the etiological agent of the most prevalent sexually transmitted
High-fat diet and gut bacteria increase the risk of insulin resistance
Researchers have discovered how our choice of diet can weaken our gut immune system and lead to the development of
