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A simple blood sample to diagnose patients with traumatic brain injury is an innovation enabled by researchers at Örebro University. In a new study, reported in Nature Communications, they have identified biomarkers in the blood that indicate how serious a…

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against screening asymptomatic adults for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This recommendation forms the basis of a final recommendation statement published in the May 10 issue of the Journal of the American…

Malnutrition in developing countries is best addressed not by increasing the variety of crops grown on smallholder farms, but by improving access to markets. This is the conclusion of a recent study by the MwAPATA Institute in Malawi and the…

Tough Mudder is a notoriously difficult endurance race, with participants facing climbing walls, monkey bars suspended over cold water, and a whole lot of mud. It’d be a challenge for anyone to get past the finish line, but one that…

Don’t be fooled by so-called ‘healthy’ crisps! Popped alternatives can have nearly TWICE as many calories and salt as bog-standard versions like Quavers and Skips MailOnline compared the nutritional content of savoury snacks that made health claims sold in the…

Julia Hartley-Brewer clashes with Layla Moran on vaccines 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….

Imposter syndrome is often defined as doubting yourself or feeling like a “fake” – but, as mentioned by therapist Abby Rawlinson, there are hidden signs of this that go way beyond what we know. Imposter syndrome is something that many of us…

Imagine being able to measure your blood sugar levels, know if you've had too much to drink, and track your muscle fatigue during a workout, all in one small device worn on your skin. Engineers at the University of California…

Erectile dysfunction: Sex therapist reveals how to avoid it 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…

Astrocytes play a variety of roles with neurons, but until now, scientists did not know that these cells carry electrical impulses. Applying new technology, Tufts University scientists recently discovered in mice that astrocytes are electrically active like neurons. The researchers…