The aging of males and females is influenced by how they choose to invest their available energy, according to a […]
Researchers connect lower antibiotic resistance with higher levels of bifidobacteria in infant gut
A study published this week in mSphere suggests that infants, who are vulnerable to an array of infectious diseases, may […]
Promising novel treatment against Alzheimer’s disease
New research conducted at the Lady Davis Institute (LDI) at the Jewish General Hospital reveals that a novel drug reverses […]
Kiwi teenagers less fit than a generation ago
New Zealand teenagers are less fit and weigh more than their parents were at the same age, new University of […]
More daytime sleepiness, more Alzheimer’s risk? Excessive daytime sleepiness linked with brain protein involved in memory-robbing disease
Analysis of data captured during a long-term study of aging adults shows that those who report being very sleepy during […]
Better assessments for early AMD
The European MACUSTAR consortium is conducting a multi-country clinical study on age-related macular degeneration (AMD) coordinated by the University of […]
Mixed trends in teenage ‘new smoker’ rates in Europe
In most of Europe, the rates of smoking initiation among older teens have declined since the 1970s, while “new smoker” […]
Single transplantation of therapeutic macrophages improves rare lung disease in mice
Hereditary pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (herPAP) is a rare disease characterized by the slow build-up of lipo-protein material in the lungs […]
Sunscreen users receive less than half the sun protection they think, study finds: Use higher SPF sunscreen to block cancer-causing rays, scientists say
Researchers from King’s College London have assessed just how much sun protection people actually receive, based on typical use. It […]
Dementia could be detected via routinely collected data
Improving dementia care through increased and timely diagnosis in the UK is a priority for the National Health Service (NHS), […]