Children in war-torn regions face not only severe mental health challenges but also potential biological changes at the DNA level that could have lifelong health consequences, according to a groundbreaking study by the…
A deep learning-based artificial intelligence model developed at Washington State University can quickly and often more accurately detect signs of disease in images of animal and human tissue compared to human assessments. As…
Jennifer Chu | MIT News There’s no doubt that exercise does a body good. Regular activity not only strengthens muscles but can bolster our bones, blood vessels, and immune system. Now, MIT engineers have found…
Zach Winn | MIT News Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer and cause of cancer death for women in the United States, affecting one in eight women overall. Most women with breast cancer…
By Wiley In a large multi-ethnic group of adults in the United States without cardiovascular disease, those with work-related stress were more likely to have unfavorable measures of cardiovascular health. For the analysis,…
Although it is commonly perceived that poor sleep during pregnancy is unavoidable, recent research indicates that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTi) can effectively enhance sleep patterns and mitigate postpartum depression. A study…
Researchers at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI) have introduced a pioneering injectable granular filler, offering a promising advancement in diabetic wound treatment that could significantly enhance patient outcomes. This landmark study,…
A new study led by faculty at Florida State University College of Medicine has quantified the link between loneliness and dementia by analyzing data from over 600,000 individuals worldwide, making it the largest study of its…
By Amber Dance You’ve probably heard of the microbiome — the hordes of bacteria and other tiny life forms that live in our guts. Well, it turns out those bacteria have viruses that…
Melanie R. McReynolds, Penn State Aging is a biological process that no one can avoid. Ideally, growing old should be a time to relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Aging also…