Research shows two helpings of full fat dairy products a day may lower the risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS) –
Month: May 2020
Smoking increases SARS-CoV-2 receptors in the lung
New research from CSHL scientists suggests that cigarette smoke spurs the lungs to make more ACE2 (angiotensin-converting enzyme 2), the
Genome study links DNA changes to the risks of specific breast cancer subtypes
An analysis of genetic studies covering 266,000 women has revealed 32 new sites on the human genome where variations in
Aluminum may affect lead levels in drinking water
It is not uncommon to find aluminum in municipal water systems. It’s part of a treatment chemical used in some
Machine that oxygenates blood may help critically ill COVID-19 patients
When COVID-19 patients are critically ill, the biggest threat to their lives is lung dysfunction. If their lungs don’t work,
Local climate unlikely to drive the early COVID-19 pandemic
Local variations in climate are not likely to dominate the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Princeton
New and diverse experiences linked to enhanced happiness, new study shows
New and diverse experiences are linked to enhanced happiness, and this relationship is associated with greater correlation of brain activity,
Study traces brain-to-gut connections
Neuroscientists at the University of Pittsburgh Brain Institute have traced neural pathways that connect the brain to the stomach, providing
Liver cancer: Awareness of hepatitis D must be raised
Of all the hepatitis viruses, D is the most poorly known. This small virus, which can only infect people already
AI unlocks rhythms of ‘deep sleep’
Algorithms and deep learning has enabled Flinders University sleep researchers to dive deep into one of the mysteries of sleep