Why do adults make new brain cells? A new study published in Cell Stem Cell provides the first cellular evidence
Month: December 2024
Food allergy anxiety at 30,000 feet
The skies aren’t always so friendly for patients and families affected by food allergies, who may often experience worry and
Mothers massively change their intestines during pregnancy and nursing
When women are pregnant and nurse their babies, their bodies change and various organs, such as the breasts or the
Potential epigenetic biomarker found for preeclampsia in pregnancy
Analysis of cheek swabs taken from pregnant women revealed a potential epigenetic biomarker for preeclampsia, a potentially life-threatening condition that
New pathways to long-term memory formation
Researchers from Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience have discovered a new pathway to forming long-term memories in the brain.
Genetic data from ‘biobanks’ may help improve prediction of effectiveness, side effects of common medications
A UCLA study has outlined a new framework that researchers say would improve predictive power of genetics to determine how
Cleaning surfaces every two hours cuts norovirus infections by 83 percent in airports, study finds
At airports, frequently disinfecting surfaces, mask-wearing and antimicrobial surface coatings can all help prevent the spread of norovirus, according to
Low meat intake fuels concerns over child nutrition
Affordability and lack of awareness drive low consumption of animal products in Ethiopian children, prompting experts to plan interventions. Malnutrition
Cancer risk declines in old age, research helps explain why
When it comes to cancer, aging is a double-edged sword, researchers are increasingly learning. Age is considered the most important
Peer support could help millions with sleep apnea slumber easier, study says
Continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, therapy can improve the lives of people with obstructive sleep apnea, but nearly half