Adolescents with higher levels of physical activity performed better in school during transition from primary school to lower secondary school…
Making biopsies less invasive and more informative
A team of researchers has developed a novel technology that could sensitively and accurately detect and classify cancer cells, as…
Survey shows many primary care doctors are unprepared to help patients avoid diabetes
Researchers say their survey of 1,000 randomly selected PCPs revealed significant gaps in the group’s overall knowledge of risk factors,…
Regulator of first responder cells to brain injury
Researchers identified nuclear factor I-A (NFIA) as a central regulator of both the generation and activity of reactive astrocytes.
Medical News Today: Migraine may raise dementia, Alzheimer’s risk
New research finds a ‘significant’ association between a history of migraine and various forms of dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease in…
An oral splint that can reduce Tourette syndrome tics
Researchers developed a new device that ameliorates the characteristic vocal and motor tics of Tourette syndrome. By biting down on…
Link between gut microbes and muscle growth suggests future approach to tackle muscle loss
Scientists have established a link between gut microbes and muscle growth and function — a finding that could open new…
Food insecurity in toddler years linked to poor health, but not obesity
Young children, who grow up in homes with limited access to nutritious foods (known as food insecurity), are more likely…
The danger of heat and cold across Australia
Cold temperatures are not nearly as deadly as heat, with around 2% of all deaths in Australia related to heat,…
Role of mediator protein complex in transcription and gene expression
A new study advances existing knowledge about transcription and gene expression. This multi-institution team of researchers made interesting discoveries about…