An international task force concludes in new research that mobile health (mHealth) technologies are a viable option to monitor COVID-19…
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Single-cell analysis provides new insights into mitochondrial diseases
Investigators have made discoveries at the single cell level to uncover new details concerning mitochondrial diseases — inherited disorders that…
When you’re smiling, the whole world really does smile with you
From Sinatra to Katy Perry, celebrities have long sung about the power of a smile — how it picks you…
Global deaths due to smokeless tobacco are up by a third, according to new study
The number of deaths globally due to smokeless tobacco has gone up by a third in 7 years to an…
Strict diet explains metabolic effect of gastric bypass surgery
In many studies, bariatric surgery has been highlighted as an almost magical method for weight loss and reversing type 2…
How do we prioritize what we see?
It is known that different regions of the brain help us prioritize information so we can efficiently process visual scenes.…
Scientists sound the alarm: Lockdowns may escalate the obesity epidemic
Researchers warn that rates of obesity may explode because of strategies to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Artificial intelligence recognizes deteriorating photoreceptors
A software based on artificial intelligence (AI) enables the precise assessment of the progression of geographic atrophy (GA), a disease…
Adding a meter between meals boosts vegetarian appeal
Researchers have identified the optimal dish positions to help ”nudge” diners into picking more planet-friendly meals in cafeterias.
A new, 20-minute assay for COVID-19 diagnosis
Researchers have developed a new test that can diagnose COVID-19 in just 20 minutes. The findings show the rapid molecular…