Green living environments affect the composition of oligosaccharides in breastmilk
A new study conducted at the University of Turku, Finland, examined the association between the residential green environment and the individual oligosaccharide profile in the mother's breastmilk. Oligosaccharides are sugar molecules that are the most common component in breastmilk after…
Read MoreUK survival rates for 9/10 cancers are LOWER than the rest of Europe
How Britain lags behind Europe in fight against cancer: Survival rates for 9/10 of most common forms of disease are LOWER in UK than rest of continent NHS too slow to use new drugs and ‘uncomfortable with innovation’, report says…
Read MoreFrequent visits to green space linked to lower use of certain prescription meds
Frequent visits to urban green spaces, such as parks and community gardens in Finland, rather than the amount, or views of them from home, may be linked to lower use of certain prescription meds, suggests research published online in Occupational…
Read MoreMucosal IgA antibodies in the airways protect against SARS-CoV-2 infection for at least eight months
High levels of mucosal IgA antibodies in the airways protect against SARS-CoV-2 infection for at least eight months. Omicron infection generates durable mucosal antibodies, reducing the risk of re-infection. These are the findings of a study published in The Lancet…
Read MoreLong-term low-dose hydroxychloroquine use associated with low risk for retinopathy
A cohort study of more than 3,000 persons who received hydroxychloroquine for 5 or more years with guideline-recommended serial retinopathy screening found that the overall risk for incident retinopathy was low, with most documented cases being mild. Higher hydroxychloroquine dose…
Read MoreStudy identifies a new cause of brain development disorders in Williams syndrome
A new study by the Tel Aviv and Hebrew Universities found that abnormal processes lead to disruption in the expression of genes essential for brain development in people suffering from Williams syndrome—a rare, multisystem genetic syndrome that causes disorders in…
Read MoreStudy shows cyclic breathing technique more effective in reducing stress than mindfulness meditation
At team of researchers at Stanford University reports evidence that people who engage in cyclic sighing breathing exercises see a greater reduction in stress than those engaging in mindfulness meditation. In their paper published in the journal Cell Reports Medicine,…
Read MoreThe long-term clinical outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 infection in people with mild disease in Israel
In a recent study published in the BMJ, researchers conducted a nationwide study in Israel to determine the post-acute sequelae of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) [PASC], a year after mild coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Study: Long covid…
Read MoreSlurred speech could signal hypothermia – other signs
Dr Chris shares advice on elderly avoiding hypothermia We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding….
Read MoreBettersize Announces the Release of Nanoparticle Characterization Guidebook
Nanoparticles or nanomaterials are increasingly important due to their unique physical and chemical properties, such as particle size, zeta potential, and molecular weight. It is crucial to properly characterize these properties for industrial and scientific applications. On January 16th, 2023,…
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