While some cereals may be the breakfast of champions, a professor suggests people with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) should be…
Loss of a DNA repair system creates a unique vulnerability in many cancer types
Cancer cells adapt to potentially fatal mutations and other molecular malfunctions by adjusting one or more other genes’ activity, in…
Remedy for painful jaw disease
Researchers report a breakthrough to prevent osteonecrosis of the jaw, a side effect suffered by some people undergoing treatment for…
Prostate medicines linked to type 2 diabetes risk, study suggests
Men taking medicines to reduce the symptoms of prostate disease may be more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, a…
People with a sense of oneness experience greater life satisfaction
People who believe in oneness — the idea that everything in the world is connected and interdependent — appear to…
Universal standards of care to Ebola virus disease
Medical researchers are calling for universal standards of care to be applied in relation to Ebola virus disease.
Biosynthesis of widespread pigments from bacteria revealed
Bacteria can protect themselves from the attack of free radicals using specific natural products in their membranes. The biosynthesis of…
Chronic diseases restrict the mobility of older people — often unconsciously
Chronic diseases are a key factor limiting the mobility of older people. Usually individuals are conscious of their condition in…
Child vaccination levels falling short in large parts of Africa
A study shows that several low- and middle-income countries, especially in Africa, need more effective child vaccination strategies to eliminate…
Microbes in the human body swap genes, even across tissue boundaries, study indicates
Bacteria in the human body are sharing genes with one another at a higher rate than is typically seen in…