New portable blood testing device allows remote health monitoring
A new portable blood testing device could allow patient health to be monitored at home through an app. King’s College…
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Cancer cells exploit liver fat to evade immune system destruction
Liver metastases are among the most common and deadly forms of cancer spread. Now, researchers at VIB and KU Leuven,…
Physical activity linked to lower stroke and death risk in adults with atrial fibrillation
Being physically active was linked to a lower risk of stroke and death for adults with atrial fibrillation, or AFib, according…
Novel drug puts cancer cells under extreme metabolic stress
Cancer cells have a voracious appetite for sugar-using it to fuel their rapid growth. This is why many scientists have…
Newly discovered immune pathway prevents fatal fungal infections in mice
An immune pathway has been discovered which prevents a normally harmless fungus developing into a fatal infection. The King’s College…
Medical cannabis compound alleviates nightmares associated with PTSD
Nightmares are among the most agonizing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) – a condition that can develop after exposure…
Proper wastewater treatment can reduce the impact of hospitals on surrounding waters
Antibiotic resistance genes are now widely found in rivers, lakes, soils, animals, and people. Hospitals are often considered important sources…
Air pollution may worsen rheumatoid arthritis symptoms and flare risk
A novel study shows that exposure to air pollution, especially fine particulate matter like dust, soot, and smoke (PM2.5), is…
Type 2 diabetes linked to more severe menopause symptoms
The type of menopause symptoms, as well as their severity, can differ greatly among women. A number of earlier studies…
For students, an early social media account may come with a lasting classroom cost
By pairing students’ digital histories with years of standardized test data, researchers traced when performance gaps emerged and examined pervasive…