High blood sugaralso known as hyperglycemiahappens when the body has too little insulin. Closely linked to diabetes, untreated hyperglycemia can lead to heart attack, stroke, and nerve damage. "The b… [+4007 chars]
Genetic testing of saliva samples identifies the SARS-CoV-2 virus more quickly than testing of nasal swabs. The research is published March 21 in Microbiology Spectrum, a journal of the American Soci… [+3117 chars]
Researchers from the Universities of Bath,Birmingham, Exeter and UWE Bristol collaborated on a major study into the REACT programme; REACT aims to target older adults who are beginning to experience … [+3991 chars]
A recent study posted to the medRxiv* pre-print server investigated the extent of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission in classrooms of a large urban university. … [+5552 chars]
Armin Bayati’s undergraduate years cemented his dual fascination with biology and the brain. Bayati earned a bachelor’s degree in biology and psychology with distinction at the University of Victor… [+3281 chars]
Maternal vaccination in women with HIV infection may aid in the transfer of antigen-specific transplacental antibodies that confer protection against early-life infections among HIV-exposed uninfecte… [+3089 chars]
Maternal vaccination in women with HIV infection may aid in the transfer of antigen-specific transplacental antibodies that confer protection against early-life infections among HIV-exposed uninfecte… [+3089 chars]
COVID-19 caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection has been associated with high mortality worldwide. Identifying patients at high risk of infection or those li… [+9627 chars]
Inhaled cortical steroids (ICS) can help patients manage asthma symptoms, and recent updates to asthma treatment guidelines have expanded recommended, low-dose treatment. But concerns persist that IC… [+2248 chars]
In this interview, we speak to Sonia Ponzo, the Director of Science at Flo Health, about their app, how it's revolutionizing the field of women's health, and what more needs to be done to empower wom… [+11813 chars]