Sea cucumber-inspired hydrogel could help heal damaged tissue in humans
Waterloo researchers have developed a new hydrogel material that supports soft tissue regeneration, inspired by sea cucumbers, with promising results…
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Exercise should be a prescription for a healthier heart, experts say
Exercise should be a prescription for a healthier heart, experts say
AI sepsis alerts face the test of action at the bedside
Hospital prediction systems can identify deteriorating patients, but their value depends on the response they trigger. Recent studies reveal both…
High e-health literacy encourages patients to visit medical professionals
Better electronic health (e-health) literacy actively drives young adult patients into doctors’ offices rather than replacing professional consultations with self-treatment.…
Increased risk-taking behavior precedes higher alcohol consumption, study finds
A novel study has found that increases in risk-taking behavior in people with mild to moderate alcohol use disorder (AUD)…
Researchers use mitochondrial uncouplers to target breast cancer metastasis
Mitochondrial serine catabolic pathway (MSCP), also called serine, glycine, and one-carbon metabolism, is essential for cancer cells to produce amino…
Blood pressure drug losartan boosts metabolism by stimulating brown fat
Losartan, a drug commonly prescribed for high blood pressure, boosts brown adipose tissue or “brown fat” activity and enhances its…
UCL study reveals broad mortality risks faced by ADHD individuals
For the study, published in JAMA Network Open, the researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 19 studies that…
Study identifies initial cellular events in autoimmune kidney inflammation
When immunity works well, the body steers clear of infection and disease. However, when the immune system goes awry, healthy…
MUSC study reveals gender shift in adolescent vaping trends
For decades, boys and men were more likely than their female peers to use nicotine. But a new study from…