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 […]
Biologists from the University of Los Andes in Venezuela have made an unexpected observation: instead of eating leaves, bats would repeatedly drop them on the floor below their roosts. Was this just an accident? By Mariana Muñoz-Romo Lavender, aloe, chamomile… […]
Liver endothelial cells, which line the blood vessels in the liver, have numerous small pores on their surface. These pores play important roles in liver function, but are too small to be seen with traditional light microscopes. Consequently, the actions […]
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. […]
Universal access to the internet via mobile devices has simplified and enriched our everyday lives. However, concerns regarding the potential negative effects of excessive internet and smartphone use on our mental health are also growing. Can I become addicted to […]
