Some babies are born with early blindness due to dense bilateral congenital cataracts, requiring surgery to restore their sight. This period of several months without vision can leave a lasting mark on how the brain […]
In patients of reproductive age who have cancer, fertility preservation for potential children in the future should be a high priority. A practice article published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal describes the successful preservation […]
Staring at the ceiling while the clock blinks 3am doesn’t only sap energy for the next day. A large, long-running U.S. study of older adults has now linked chronic insomnia to changes inside the brain […]
Every three seconds, someone in the world develops dementia. There are over 6 million people living with dementia in the U.S. and 57 million globally.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
When labor begins, the uterus must coordinate rhythmic, well-timed contractions to deliver the baby safely. While hormones such as progesterone and oxytocin are key contributors to that process, scientists have long suspected that physical forces—in […]
The government’s new mandate to carry out random oral-fluid roadside drug testing marks a milestone in New Zealand’s road safety policy.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign report that extracellular vesicles released into the bloodstream during aerobic exercise can, on their own, drive a robust increase in adult hippocampal neurogenesis when transferred into sedentary mice, […]
As the holiday season approaches, Pennington Biomedical Research Center is sharing tips and advice to help families enjoy their celebrations while feeling their best. Building on the Center’s popular “Small Shifts” campaign, the message this […]
A study out of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has unveiled new insights into the inflammatory processes behind periodontitis, a common and debilitating gum disease. Research conducted by UNC Adams School of […]
The internet, libraries and bookshops are full of plans and advice on how to lose weight, from fad diets to intense exercise routines. But there could be another route to keeping the pounds away, and […]
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