A global study of pandemic deaths led by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) has revealed why some countries have seen a greater number of children who have lost one or both parents due to COVID-19. The analysis—based on…

A stroke is a medical emergency that can lead to lifelong disability, and the risk of stroke can increase based on certain factors. A recent study found that people with type A blood may be at a higher risk for…

In a recent study published in Infectious Medicine, researchers assessed the role of the gut microbiome in human health and disease. Study: Correlation between human gut microbiome and diseases. Image Credit: ART-ur/Shutterstock Background Microbiota is the aggregate of bacteria, fungi,…

Women are, unfortunately, more likely to get migraines and suffer from poor sleep than men, and the problems only get worse as women transition through menopause. A new study evaluates the association of migraine and sleep quality in premenopausal compared…

Clinicians in regional Victoria get medtech backing The University of Melbourne is expanding to regional Victoria its acceleration programme for supporting early-stage venture creations by clinicians and hospital partners. The 12-month Innovation Acceleration Program will be delivered in partnership with…

More than 60% of family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) experienced at least mild depressive symptoms already at the time the individual with AD was diagnosed. In one third of them, depressive symptoms worsened during a five-year follow-up.              …

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. One of the most magical feelings in the world is when you teach your child to read, to see…

Obesity can give rise to a variety of health concerns. Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)—a type of fatty liver disease that might progress to cancer—is particularly prevalent among obese people. Treatment for NASH patients has yet to be found, due partly to…

Repligen Corporation, a life sciences company focused on bioprocessing technology leadership, today announced it has entered into a strategic partnership and exclusive license agreement with DRS Daylight Solutions to expand the use of mid-infrared (mid-IR) technology in the bioprocessing market….

The COVID-19 pandemic has had many health impacts on families. While exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Centers for Disease Control for its benefits to immunity, bonding…