Wellness
Scientists release inaugural computational analysis of colonic motility to enhance understanding of ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation and ulcers (sores) in the digestive tract. This condition predominantly affects the innermost layer of the…
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What your brain does to keep you sharp as you age
Do you naturally see the best in people, or are you quick to notice signs…
Your neighbourhood could influence your brain’s wellbeing, new research reveals
A new study from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine has found that the…
Supporting close friends brings emotional rewards for older adults
Older adults who offer practical help to close friends—such as running errands, cooking meals, or…
The Lasting Health Impacts of Incarceration
A new study has found that older adults who have experienced incarceration face significantly poorer…
Wellness
BNP peptide implicated in eczema
The groundbreaking research conducted at North Carolina State University has unveiled the pivotal role of a specific peptide in the…
A study finds that perceptions of when ‘old age’ begins have shifted to a later age
A recent study, published by the American Psychological Association, has unveiled a significant shift in the perception of old age…
Patient-centered cardiovascular care is essential for enhancing equity and outcomes
A new Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association, published in Circulation, emphasizes the significant benefits of adopting a patient-centred…
Encouraging hair regeneration in aging follicular stem cells
Just as the ageing process can lead to reduced mobility due to less flexible joints, the stem cells within hair…
Identifying foodborne illness early
Produce, including lettuce and spinach, routinely undergoes testing for pathogenic bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, and pathogenic strains of…
Predominantly cited scientists remain men, yet the gender disparity is narrowing
An examination of 5.8 million authors across the entire spectrum of scientific disciplines reveals a promising trend of a narrowing…
Global team investigates the potential of selenium in combating ovarian cancer
Selenium, a critical micronutrient for human health, exhibits toxic properties at elevated concentrations. Nonetheless, recent advancements in biomedical research have…
How does climate change impact eczema?
In a comprehensive analysis of all pertinent studies that examined the relationship between atopic dermatitis (also known as eczema) and…