When flu season peaks after mid-winter, tens of thousands of influenza cases and hundreds of deaths can likely be avoided…
Expectant mothers can prevent fetal brain problems caused by the flu, study shows
Choline, an essential B vitamin nutrient, can prevent fetal brain developmental problems that often occur after prenatal maternal infections such…
Bacteria ‘trap’ could help slow down antibiotic resistance
Scientists have developed a new and faster test for identifying how single bacteria react to antibiotics, which could help in…
Green tea cuts obesity, health risks in mice
Green tea cut obesity and a number of inflammatory biomarkers linked with poor health in a new study.
Non-invasive imaging technique valid for identifying small airway disease in lung
Landmark study confirms ability of non-invasive imaging technique to identify early signs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Origins and nature of ‘math anxiety’
A report out today examines the factors that influence ‘math anxiety’ among primary and secondary school students, showing that teachers…
Scientists crack genome of superfood seaweed, ito-mozuku
For the first time, researchers unveil the genome of ito-mozuku (Nemacystus decipiens), the popular Japanese brown seaweed, providing data that…
More vitamin D may improve memory but too much may slow reaction time
How much vitamin D can boost memory, learning and decision-making in older adults, and how much is too much? A…
Coping With a Dieting Relative When You’re a Recovering Anorexic
I don’t give my sister the advice my eating disorder would have given me. Talking to her, I’m also talking…
Coping With a Dieting Relative When You’re a Recovering Anorexic
I don’t give my sister the advice my eating disorder would have given me. Talking to her, I’m also talking…