A University of Alberta-led study shows that when it comes to susceptibility to infections and other health conditions, sex matters.
Month: October 2021
Researchers confirm high toxin levels linked to more severe C. difficile infection
Estimated to cause almost half a million infections per year, the bacterium Clostridioides difficile, also known as C. difficile or
Zebrafish could shed light into the mysteries of the human spinal cord and its influence on our body
University of Ottawa researchers believe zebrafish may provide clues to understanding how the human nervous system develops since this fish
Australian region makes vaccine mandatory for service workers
Shopworkers, tourist guides and barbers are among dozens of groups who must get COVID-19 shots to work in Australia’s Northern
Study identifies uptick in mammogram cancellations from early pandemic
The number of women who canceled their mammogram appointments increased in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic before gradually
Changes in menstrual cycle length before menopause may predict risk of heart disease
As women near menopause, their menstrual cycle length often becomes longer. The timing of these changes could provide clues about
Most mothers born with heart defects can become pregnant and give birth safely
Most women who are born with heart defects can safely become pregnant and give birth to healthy babies with few
US to reopen land borders in November for fully vaccinated
The U.S. will reopen its land borders to nonessential travel next month, ending a 19-month freeze due to the COVID-19
An eco-friendly toxic cocktail could be a new weapon against malaria
Mosquitoes can and do feed on HMBPP-supplemented beetroot juice. This is the findings of a study at Stockholm University. HMBPP
Detecting retinal diseases with advanced AI technology
An international group of researchers has successfully applied AI technology to real-world retinal imagery to detect possible diseases more accurately
