The shape of a person’s kneecap could be an indicator of whether they’re more at risk of developing osteoarthritis, according
Month: July 2024
New study confirms mammal-to-mammal avian flu spread
A new Cornell University study provides evidence that a spillover of avian influenza from birds to dairy cattle across several
Physical activity improves early with customized text messages in patients with heart problems
Exercise is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of heart disease or having a second cardiovascular event,
Under pressure: How cells respond to physical stress
Cell membranes play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and functionality of cells. However, the mechanisms by which they
Building a molecular brain map to understand Alzheimer’s disease
Less than a decade ago, when Dr. Hansruedi Mathys launched an ambitious project to create an annotated library of all
Research finds no difference in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome prevalence caused by COVID-19 and other acute illnesses
A new study led by UCLA finds that rates of subsequent myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) following an acute illness
‘Prelude’ to neuromuscular disease SMA may offer chances for better treatment
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a severe neurological disease for which there is presently no cure, although current therapies can
Have a seat, doctor: Study suggests eye-level connection makes a difference in hospitals
Doctors and others who take care of hospitalized patients may want to sit down for this piece of news. A
Building bridges between cells for brain health
The accumulation of pathological proteins is a hallmark of several neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia and Parkinson’s disease.
‘Dancing molecules’ heal cartilage damage
In November 2021, Northwestern University researchers introduced an injectable new therapy, which harnessed fast-moving “dancing molecules,” to repair tissues and