A large new study shows that global alcohol intake increased sharply between 1990 and 2017. This pattern is set to…
Athletes with sickle cell traits are at more risk to collapse: here’s why
A genetic variation known to affect sickle cell disease might be the reason why some college football players experience adverse…
Older adults with obesity may have fewer years of healthy life
A study conducted of older Singaporeans (above 60 years) showed that those with a higher Body Mass Index (BMI) might…
Detection of unusual hybrid schistosomes in Malawi
Medical researchers have described the unusual occurrence of novel schistosome hybrids infecting children along the Shire River Valley.
New treatment could become first targeted therapy designed for ‘untreatable’ childhood brain cancer
A new type of drug that targets a genetic weakness in an untreatable childhood brain cancer could become the first…
Appendix removal associated with development of Parkinson’s disease
Patients who had their appendix removed were more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease than those whose appendix remained in place,…
‘Robopets’ can benefit health and wellbeing of older care home residents
Robotic pets that respond to human interaction can benefit the health and wellbeing of older people living in care homes,…
Bullying linked to student’s pain medication use
In a school-based survey study of all students in grades 6, 8, and 10 in Iceland, the use of pain…
Migraines may increase risk of pregnancy complications
In a study of women in Denmark with and without migraines who became pregnant, migraines were associated with an increased…
The art of the circus
From tightrope to trapeze, circus arts have long fascinated and inspired people of all ages. Now, research is revealing the…