Low-dose immunotherapy, an innovative treatment for allergies and other immune disorders, can have impressive results, but its mechanism of action is currently not well understood. Researchers from the United Kingdom now investigated its effect on cellular calcium and how this […]
Alarmingly, studies have shown that of the US$240 billion spent on biomedical research every year, up to 85% could be regarded as “wasted”. This is because, all too often, research into diseases and new treatments seems to be seriously flawed. […]
Distilling scientific knowledge into only 280 characters can be challenging but also valuable in a time of busy schedules and an ever-increasing number of research publications. In medicine and healthcare, Twitter is currently emerging as one of the leading social […]
Working conditions that prevent people from drinking enough water can lead to severe kidney problems. Researchers now call attention to this issue, which has been detected in a variety of professions worldwide. By Fabiana Nerbass In practice, staying well-hydrated means […]
Pregnancy can be a stressful time, not only for the expecting mother, but also for her unborn child. Research has shown that an excess of maternal stress hormones affects the development of the fetus and can have long-lasting consequences. By […]
These days, instead of going to the hospital, many patients take their own blood samples at home and send them to the laboratory via mail. Despite the obvious benefits, sampling is often done incorrectly, leading to up to 20% of […]
Women’s bodies undergo a wide range of changes during pregnancy. Physical and behavioural changes are apparent, while others remain invisible. A new study from India underlines the importance of monitoring the biochemical and nutritional levels of pregnant women in order […]
Pesticides are commonly used in modern industrial agriculture, and people who come into regular contact with these chemicals face a variety of health risks. New research suggests that zinc supplementation could be an effective method of reducing the damage caused […]
Most teenagers with HIV live in Southern Africa and many of them suffer from depression. Research on this issue is still scarce, yet urgently needed to help adolescents overcome their mental health problems and to improve their quality of life. […]
Seemingly forgotten tropical diseases predominate in the poorest countries of the world and new treatments to combat these are urgently needed. In recent decades, notable progress has been made in the development of new drugs from marine sources. Seaweeds, in […]
