Study identifies potential target for osteoporosis treatments
Channels on the surface of bone cells called osteocytes help build stronger bones in response to mechanical stress, shows a study published today in eLife. This discovery may help scientists develop new treatments for osteoporosis or other conditions that contribute…
Read MoreUnderstanding the role of gut microbiome in gestational diabetes
Researchers at University of Illinois Chicago have identified changes in the gut microbiome that can lead to gestational diabetes. “The bacteria that live in your gut impact your risk for diseases like gestational diabetes. How they do it, or lead…
Read MoreNew technology restores movement after spinal cord paralysis
(HealthDay)— A motorcycle crash left Michel Roccati with complete lower-body paralysis from a devastating spinal cord injury. That was in 2017. But now, the Italian native is walking again, courtesy of groundbreaking Swiss research that restores motor function within one…
Read MoreDoes strep throat lead to the development of tics?
A new study has found no link between a strep throat infection and the development of tics in children who have a parent or sibling with a chronic tic disorder. The research is published in the February 2, 2022, online…
Read MoreResearchers develop molecular traps to target SARS-CoV-2
A research team led by scientists at UC Riverside and UCLA has engineered novel nanoparticles to serve as “molecular traps” to target SARS-CoV-2, the virus that spreads COVID-19. The traps bind to SARS-CoV-2 and prevent it from attacking macrophages—white blood…
Read MoreBlack Physician Accuses Chase Bank of Racial Discrimination
A Black physician in Texas who was prevented from depositing a check and opening an account at a Chase Bank is suing the bank and two of its employees for racial discrimination. The check was a signing bonus for her…
Read MoreFatty liver disease: Four signs on your feet of ‘life threatening’ organ damage
Obesity: UK 'going down road of America' says David Lammy 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…
Read MoreAbsolute Increase in Long-Term Kawasaki CV Risk Remains Small
Vasculitis of the coronary arteries is a well-recognized acute complication of Kawasaki disease, but the long-term risk of cardiovascular (CV) sequelae does not appear to be clinically meaningful for most patients, according to results from an analysis of data presented…
Read MoreAre you an optimist or a pessimist? Here’s how that impacts your physical and mental health
Research suggests your wellbeing habits are impacted by your outlook on life. I don’t know a single person who hasn’t felt at least a little concerned about the future right now. We don’t need to go into all of the…
Read MoreDiabetes: The common vitamin deficiency which can increase your risk – symptoms
Type 2 diabetes can be a 'devastating diagnosis' says expert 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…
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