According to a new study, problems with the brain's ability to 'prune' itself of unneeded connections may be at the root of a wide spectrum of mental health illnesses that emerge throughout adolescence.
The University of the West of Scotland (UWS) researchers discovered a relationship between loud road traffic and air pollution and an increased incidence of hypertension, a major risk factor for heart attack and stroke.
Severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection has long been linked to the emergence of childhood wheezing illnesses, but the link between RSV infection during infancy and the development of childhood asthma has remained unknown.
According to a study published online in the open-access journal BMJ Open, young children with common ear, nose, and throat (ENT) disorders may be at increased risk of autism or have high levels of detectable autistic symptoms.
The development of childhood wheezing illnesses has long been linked to severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection, but the connection between RSV infection during infancy and the emergence of childhood asthma has remained unclear.
According to a recent study, the human digestive system's structure varies significantly from person to person, with obvious variances amongst healthy people. The discovery could help explain how the structure of the digestive tract affects human health and could also s
A new study claimed certain stem cells have a unique ability to move between growth compartments in hair follicles, but get stuck as people age and so lose their ability to mature and maintain hair colour.
Athletes are less likely to seek help for mental health issues than non-athletes, and can also face challenges including a lack of access to services or previous negative experiences when seeking help.
A study has revealed that metabolic (bariatric) surgery is more effective than medications for the treatment of advanced non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
A genetic variation uncovered by Cedars-Sinai researchers increases the likelihood of getting perianal Crohn's disease, the most devastating type of Crohn's disease.
A little more than a century has gone since the discovery of insulin, and since then hormone's therapeutic abilities have grown and refined. Insulin is a critical treatment for type 1 diabetes and, in many cases, type 2 diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Assoc
A team of researchers developed an electronic biosensor based on DNA aptamers that can detect biomarkers in whole blood samples without the use of reagents.
According to new research, an early-pregnancy diet enriched in fruits, vegetables, seafood, dairy products, eggs, and grains might reduce the risk of miscarriage.
A new research from the American Heart Association, stated that women who were diagnosed with depression during pregnancy had a higher risk of being detected with cardiovascular disease within two years of giving birth compared to women who did not have depression.
Women are more vulnerable to severe respiratory infections caused by a variety of viruses during pregnancy, including influenza A virus (IAV), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). Furthermore, influenza affec
Greenery around the home in early childhood does not appear to protect children against atopic eczema, according to a recent Finnish study. Instead, proximity to coniferous, mixed, and agricultural areas was linked to an increased risk of eczema. The effect was most not
According to a preclinical study led by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers, people with dementia have protein buildup in their astrocytes, which may cause abnormal antiviral activity and memory loss.
According to a study done by the University of St Andrews, a commonly used medical test for heart injury may one day be used to help COVID-19 patients avoid hospitalisation.