A person's 'genetic' height the height they are predicted to reach independent of environmental influences may be an underappreciated risk factor for a wide range of chronic conditions, according to … [+8962 chars]
Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common, preventable, and treatable condition characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and restricted airflow due to abnormaliti… [+41642 chars]
There is no significant association between metachronous cancer and biopsy of nontumor sites after biopsy of a primary colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study published online May 26 in Clinica… [+1722 chars]
Child: Welcome to my Mommys podcast. This episode is brought to you by LMNT. LMNT contains a science-backed electrolyte ratio: 1000 mg sodium, 200mg potassium, 60 mg magnesium. With none of the junk… [+60750 chars]
A colorized scanning electron micrograph depicts Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Photo credit: NIAID An international team of researchers, led by scientists at University of California San Diego School … [+10177 chars]
Objective To describe the prevalence and determinants of vitamin D deficiency (VDD) among healthy children aged between 0 and 18 years living in South-East Asia (SEA). Design We systematically searc… [+1375 chars]
[Photo/IC] Social isolation leads to a heightened risk of people developing dementia, new research from the UK Biobank, published in the journal Neurology, has revealed. The study, carried out by … [+2609 chars]
ByBrigham and Women's HospitalJune 9, 2022 A graphic depicts the two faces of alpha-synuclein and the transition from normal states (upper, organized molecular machines on a well-defined grid) to pa… [+5590 chars]
To grow, tumors rely on a specific structure, the tumor stroma. This includes blood vessels, which provide the nutrients necessary for the multiplication of diseased cells, and of lymphatic vessels, … [+4121 chars]
June 10, 2022 TOKYO – Japan has raised its vigilance for monkeypox following a spike in infections in European countries and other nations. The government has issued guidelines calling for official… [+3634 chars]
Biochemist and author of the Glucose Revolution Jessie Inchauspé says tweaking your diet can change your life. Among her recommendations in the mainstream media and on Instagram, the founder of the … [+4698 chars]
Colonoscopies for colorectal cancer (CRC) fell during the first year of the pandemic, but the decrease was attenuated by increases in stool-based CRC screening, according to a national survey. (JAMA … [+1398 chars]
