Ground-breaking plastic film can kill viruses that land on its surface with room light
Researchers at Queen's University Belfast have developed a ground-breaking plastic film that can kill viruses that land on its surface with room light. The self-sterilizing film is the first of its kind – it is low cost to produce, can…
Read MoreScientists discover how cells repair longevity-promoting recycling system
Today in Nature, University of Pittsburgh researchers describe for the first time a pathway by which cells repair damaged lysosomes, structures that contribute to longevity by recycling cellular trash. The findings are an important step towards understanding and treating age-related…
Read MoreFive recovery tips for marathon runners to help you feel human again
The TCS London Marathon is just a few days away, and for those that are running the 26.2 mile race, the finish line is in sight. But proudly placing your finisher’s medal around your neck isn’t quite the end of…
Read MoreIs there an association between the gut microbiome of people within different countries and the severity of COVID-19?
In a recent study published in Frontiers in Cell Infection and Microbiology, researchers explored the complex relationship between the gut microbiome of people in different countries and the observed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) severity, measured as the hospitalization rate of…
Read MoreSchizophrenia may increase dementia risk by 2.5 times
People with psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia are 2.5 times more likely than those without a psychotic disorder to eventually develop dementia, according to a review of evidence led by UCL researchers. The new systematic review and meta-analysis, published in…
Read MoreGeorge Clooney Revealed a Surprising Hope for When His Daughter Starts to Date
There are plenty of benefits to being an older parent, and for George Clooney, the fact that he will be much older when his daughters start dating is one of them. The Ticket to Paradise star sat down with Hoda…
Read MoreNew model of care improves type 2 diabetes outcomes in Indigenous Australians
Research shows an innovative model of care that includes a weekly nurse review and an injection of a drug known as Exenatide-LAR significantly improves sugar management for Indigenous Australians with type 2 diabetes (T2D) in remote communities. Diabetes affects Indigenous…
Read MoreTelemedicine boosts access, decreases inequities in Montana
Montana has unique challenges in providing healthcare to its widely dispersed population of just over 1 million people. THE PROBLEM Out of 56 counties in Montana, 55 are designated as Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs), limiting access to both urgent…
Read MoreArgentine Woman’s Affordable Chemo Cap Offers Hope by Preventing Hair Loss
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – After doctors diagnosed Paula Estrada with breast cancer in 2009, the then 41-year-old Argentine decided she would not only beat the disease, but would do so without losing her long blonde hair to the ravages of…
Read MoreReligiousness, spirituality linked to better heart health among African Americans
African American adults who reported more frequent participation in religious activities and/or deeper spiritual beliefs may be more likely to meet some of the American Heart Association’s key metrics for cardiovascular health, such as regular exercise, a balanced diet and…
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