Cortisol is the hormone secreted by the body to respond to stressful situations, so measuring the concentration of cortisol in
Category: Health
Hundreds of new cancer driver genes predicted by algorithm
Researchers at the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) have discovered hundreds of potential new cancer driver genes. The findings, published
Can’t stop belching? Dietary habits or disease could be the reason
Belching is a common bodily function, but when it escalates to a level that interferes with daily life, it is
Finger wrap uses sweat to provide health monitoring at your fingertips–literally
A sweat-powered wearable has the potential to make continuous, personalized health monitoring as effortless as wearing a Band-Aid. Engineers at
Insulin cells don’t need to team up
Our glycaemic balance is based on the ability of the pancreatic beta cells to detect glucose and secrete insulin to
Epigenetic changes reprogram astrocytes into brain stem cells
Resting brain stem cells hardly differ from normal astrocytes, which support the nerve cells in the brain. How can almost
Novel immunotherapy improves recovery from spinal cord injury
Severe injuries to the spinal cord damage nerve cells, disrupt communication with the brain and rest of the body, and
Newly discovered gene may influence longevity
Sleep, fasting, exercise, green porridge, black coffee, a healthy social life … There is an abundance of advice out there
Researchers identify mechanism underlying allergic itching, and show it can be blocked
Why do some people feel itchy after a mosquito bite or exposure to an allergen like dust or pollen, while
‘Forever chemicals’ influence the development and function of the brain
Some per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are poorly degradable and are also known as “forever chemicals.” They adversely affect health