Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine found a biological mechanism by which high-protein diets raise the risk of atherosclerosis. The results were published in Nature Metabolism.
Self-monitoring of physical activity using an accelerometer and feedback is a useful method for improving physical activity in the elderly who require long-term care.
Standard chemotherapy regimens, which are primarily based on testing in relatively young and healthy patients, may be more harmful to older persons with cancer, who frequently battle with other health conditions.
Spatial navigation and memory are essential components of our daily lives. Without these talents, we would struggle to navigate our surroundings and remember previous experiences. However, the neural foundation of spatial memory remains poorly known.
Moscow [Russia], February 19: Engaged proactively in conserving biodiversity and promoting ecological balance in the Arctic region, Russian oil company Rosneft has launched a new program to study and conserve bioindicator species endemic to the Arctic ecosystems. The company unveiled its new
Researchers used human retinas grown in a petri dish to discover how an offshoot of vitamin A produces the specialised cells that allow us to see millions of colours, a talent that dogs, cats, and other mammals lack.
A study co-led by Professor Kelly Metcalfe of the Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing and researchers from the Familial Breast Cancer Research Unit at Women's College Hospital discovered that risk-reducing mastectomies (RRM) in women with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 genetic variant significantly redu
New research suggests that school uniform requirements may inhibit young people, particularly primary school-aged girls, from engaging in physical activity.
A new study suggested that parents of young children with an energetic or exuberant disposition can change their parenting style to help limit their child's possible development of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).