Scar-like cells that make up a sizable portion of malignant pancreatic tumors and shield these cancers from immune attack are derived from mesothelial cells that line tissues and organs, a new study … [+3962 chars]
New research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Maastricht, Netherlands (4-7 May), suggests that adults (aged 18 or older) with severe obesity generate a significant… [+3926 chars]
About 180 billion tons of celluloses are produced by the world's vegetation annually, making this polysaccharide the most abundant biological macromolecule on earth. It is produced predominantly by v… [+3844 chars]
Summary: By the time most of us hit our 40s, our close-up vision starts to decline and we develop presbyopia. A new eye drop called Vuity claims to alleviate the symptoms of presbyopia, allowing peop… [+6039 chars]
A team of US researchers has used artificial intelligence (AI) to create a digital twin of a patients vertebra that will be able to predict the risk of bone fracture in people who have suffered from … [+3577 chars]
In a recent review published in Immunological Medicine, researchers explored the interactions between severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and the host in the development of c… [+6942 chars]
The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is less likely than Delta to result in long COVID in people who have had two doses of vaccine, new figures have suggested. Data from the Office for National Statistic… [+2856 chars]
We use cookies to help provide and enhance our service and tailor content and ads. To update your cookie settings, please visit the Cookie Preference Center for this site.Copyright © 2022 Elsevier In… [+173 chars]
<li>Jayasekara, H. et al. Alcohol consumption for different periods in life, intake pattern over time and all-cause mortality. J. Public Health37, 625633 (2015). Google Scholar </li><li>Kunzmann, … [+13407 chars]
Image Source: iStock ImageAsthma and Allergy Foundation of America. COVID-19 (Coronavirus). https://www.aafa.org/asthma/asthma-triggers/other-health-conditions/respiratory-infections/covid-19-new-cor… [+681 chars]
Centred on health, education and financial empowerment, the Ecobank Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life across Africa. Elisa Desbordes-Cissé tells us more Written by: Elisa Des… [+5249 chars]
Severe obesity may weaken the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in those who have never been infected with the coronavirus, according to a small Turkish study. Among those in the study without pre… [+1333 chars]
