Scientists discover a gene for trust—here's how it could be linked to good health

by Giuseppe 'Nick' Giordano,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIf a distressed stranger knocked on your door asking to use your phone, would you oblige? How about lending

Updated on: June 15,2024

Scientists discover a gene for trust—here's how it could be linked to good health

by Giuseppe 'Nick' Giordano,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIf a distressed stranger knocked on your door asking to use your phone, would you oblige? How about lending

Updated on:June 15,2024

The health benefits of seaweed—a bath full of bladderwrack might be just what the doctor ordered

by Leanne Timpson,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSeaweed, the colorful macroalgae that grows in the ocean, is a food source for marine life and humans. Each type of seaweed ha

Updated on: August 31,2024

The health benefits of seaweed—a bath full of bladderwrack might be just what the doctor ordered

by Leanne Timpson,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSeaweed, the colorful macroalgae that grows in the ocean, is a food source for marine life and humans. Each type of seaweed ha

Updated on:August 31,2024

New NIPT-based method reveals 33 pathogenic copy number variations in the Duchenne muscular dystrophy gene

by BGI GenomicsThe spectrum of maternal CNVs detected in the DMD gene. Credit:Clinical and Translational Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1002/ctm2.1706A recent large cohort study, conducted jointl

Updated on: July 23,2024

New NIPT-based method reveals 33 pathogenic copy number variations in the Duchenne muscular dystrophy gene

by BGI GenomicsThe spectrum of maternal CNVs detected in the DMD gene. Credit:Clinical and Translational Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1002/ctm2.1706A recent large cohort study, conducted jointl

Updated on:July 23,2024

Reducing processed meat intake could have significant health benefits, study suggests

byUniversity of EdinburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainReducing consumption of processed meat by around one-third could prevent more than 350,000 cases of diabetes in the US over 10 years, a

Updated on: July 05,2024

Reducing processed meat intake could have significant health benefits, study suggests

byUniversity of EdinburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainReducing consumption of processed meat by around one-third could prevent more than 350,000 cases of diabetes in the US over 10 years, a

Updated on:July 05,2024

Metabolically healthy obesity: Fat distribution key to assessing the risk of cardiovascular disease, researchers say

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDConsequences of stability of metabolic health versus transition to a metabolically unhealthy phenotype for cardiovascular disease risk. Credit:Natu

Updated on: July 11,2024

Metabolically healthy obesity: Fat distribution key to assessing the risk of cardiovascular disease, researchers say

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDConsequences of stability of metabolic health versus transition to a metabolically unhealthy phenotype for cardiovascular disease risk. Credit:Natu

Updated on:July 11,2024

What to know about water safety and CPR this summer

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs people flock to pool parties, sandy beaches and other water adventures to cool off this summer, experts say lear

Updated on: July 05,2024

What to know about water safety and CPR this summer

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs people flock to pool parties, sandy beaches and other water adventures to cool off this summer, experts say lear

Updated on:July 05,2024

Safety of generic Viagra, other drugs called into doubt after false data found by FDA

by Anna Edney, Bloomberg NewsCredit: CC0 Public DomainGeneric versions of erectile dysfunction drugs Viagra and Cialis, among other medications, were allowed on the U.S. market using potentially probl

Updated on: July 17,2024

Safety of generic Viagra, other drugs called into doubt after false data found by FDA

by Anna Edney, Bloomberg NewsCredit: CC0 Public DomainGeneric versions of erectile dysfunction drugs Viagra and Cialis, among other medications, were allowed on the U.S. market using potentially probl

Updated on:July 17,2024

Researchers develop new saliva test to rapidly identify paracetamol overdose

byUniversity of LiverpoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA research team led by the University of Liverpool has developed an innovative new technique that can rapidly assess paracetamol levels

Updated on: December 18,2024

Researchers develop new saliva test to rapidly identify paracetamol overdose

byUniversity of LiverpoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA research team led by the University of Liverpool has developed an innovative new technique that can rapidly assess paracetamol levels

Updated on:December 18,2024

Australian study finds medications for alcohol use disorders underutilized

byUniversity of Western Australia(A) Temporal trends in incident Australian adults dispensed an alcohol pharmacotherapy (2013–2023) by (B) sex, and (C) age group. Credit:Alcohol and Alcoho

Updated on: September 23,2024

Australian study finds medications for alcohol use disorders underutilized

byUniversity of Western Australia(A) Temporal trends in incident Australian adults dispensed an alcohol pharmacotherapy (2013–2023) by (B) sex, and (C) age group. Credit:Alcohol and Alcoho

Updated on:September 23,2024

Microplastics and Nanoplastics: A Hidden Threat to Cardiovascular Health

Updated on: July 01,2024

Microplastics and Nanoplastics: A Hidden Threat to Cardiovascular Health

Updated on:July 01,2024

Systematic review links outdoor air pollution to differences in children's brains

by Alex Russell,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOutdoor air pollution from power plants, fires and cars continues to degrade human, animal and environmental health around the globe. New

Updated on: October 17,2024

Systematic review links outdoor air pollution to differences in children's brains

by Alex Russell,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOutdoor air pollution from power plants, fires and cars continues to degrade human, animal and environmental health around the globe. New

Updated on:October 17,2024

When is genome sequencing advisable? Human geneticists conduct clinical reference study

by Peggy Darius,Leipzig UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists from the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Harvard Medical School, and the University of Leipzig Medical Center ha

Updated on: June 15,2024

When is genome sequencing advisable? Human geneticists conduct clinical reference study

by Peggy Darius,Leipzig UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists from the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Harvard Medical School, and the University of Leipzig Medical Center ha

Updated on:June 15,2024