Vitamin D has been found to speed up the clearance of tuberculosis (TB) bacteria from the lungs of people with […]
Research highlights what helps people live well with dementia
New research has identified the factors that enable people with dementia and their carers to live as well as possible. […]
Reducing variations in feeding practices and fortifying breast milk helps micro-preemies grow
Standardizing feeding practices, including the timing for fortifying breast milk and formula with essential elements like zinc and protein, improves […]
Loss of protein p53 helps cancer cells multiply in ‘unfavourable’ conditions
Researchers have discovered a novel consequence of loss of the tumour protein p53 that promotes cancer development, according to new […]
Ultrasound helps predict the success of fistulas in individual dialysis patients
Unfortunately, arteriovenous fistulas, the gold standard for accessing the bloodstream for dialysis, frequently fail to mature and cannot be used. […]
Comparing nocturnal and diurnal rodents helps scientists understand a human eye disease
Light-sensitive cells in the retina come in two main types: rods and cones. Rods are used for vision at low […]
Understanding environmental factors helps researchers detect cancer earlier
Cancer epidemiologist Lifang Hou’s father was a lifelong smoker, and she urged him to quit all through her medical training. […]
Genetic testing helps predict disease recurrence in myelodysplastic syndrome
A DNA-based analysis of blood cells soon after a stem cell transplant can predict likelihood of disease recurrence in patients […]
Eating Before Early Workout Helps Burn Carbs
FRIDAY, Aug. 17, 2018 — If you exercise in the morning, it may be a good idea to eat breakfast […]
A psychological theory to explain how music helps footballers prepare for the pitch
With the 21st FIFA World Cup in Russia now in full swing, fans await a symphony of soccer set to […]