Medulloblastoma cells kept in 3D culture (tumor spheroids) or 2D culture at the researchers’ lab. Credit: Amanda Faria Assoni A protein that has been widely studied owing to its association…
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Survey finds most don’t know the numbers that help predict heart disease
Laxmi Mehta, MD, a cardiologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, says it’s important to know your numbers for predictors of heart disease like blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose…
Women with HPV infection face higher risk of death from cardiovascular disease, finds study
Graphical Abstract from EHJ editorial ‘Human papilloma virus and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease’ Credit: European Heart Journal Women have a four times higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease if they…
Cannabis Use Linked to Higher Anxiety Disorder Risk
Summary: A comprehensive study found a significant association between emergency department visits for cannabis use and the development of new anxiety disorders. Analyzing health data from over 12 million Ontarians,…
Rare discoveries from Nottingham’s historic caves
Objects excavated in Nottingham’s historic caves will be unveiled to the public for the first time as part of a new exhibition at the University of Nottingham Museum. Over the…
Blood cancer discovery identifies high-risk patients, could improve outcomes
UVA researchers say a new method of identifying acute myeloid leukemia patients likely to have a poor outcomes could eventually lead to improved treatment plans. Credit: John DiJulio, University Communications/University…
Dietary supplements and protein powders fall under a ‘wild west’ of products that necessitate caveats and caution
Dietary supplements are a big business. The industry made almost US$39 billion in revenue in 2022, and with very little regulation and oversight, it stands to keep growing. The marketing…
Dietary supplements and protein powders fall under a ‘wild west’ of unregulated products that necessitate caveats and caution
Dietary supplements are a big business. The industry made almost US$39 billion in revenue in 2022, and with very little regulation and oversight, it stands to keep growing. The marketing…
New research shows that ultrasound can be used to detect placenta problems in small unborn babies
Credit: MART PRODUCTION from Pexels A Doppler ultrasound that measures the blood flow of small unborn babies can reveal whether or not the placenta is working properly. In case of…
