A new study uncovers several risk factors associated with postpartum opioid overdose.
Medical News Today: Retinal imaging shows promise in early detection of Alzheimer’s
A study of 35 people with and without Alzheimer’s disease found that hyperspectral imaging of the retina could aid early…
No such thing as a low-risk surgery for frail patients
Even a minor surgery such as a laparoscopic gallbladder removal can prove to be a high-risk and even fatal procedure…
How the cellular recycling system is put on hold while cells divide
Research involving several teams has shown that cellular recycling (autophagy) is repressed during the process of cell division, and how…
Fracture risk for patients taking multiple medications
There is a strong association between the number of fracture-associated drugs (FADs) older patients receive and their risk of sustaining…
Can ‘smart toilets’ be the next health data wellspring?
Wearable, smart technologies are transforming the ability to monitor and improve health, but a decidedly low-tech commodity — the humble…
Leukaemia cells can transform into non-cancerous cells through epigenetic changes
Researchers have discovered that a leukemic cell is capable of transforming into a non-cancerous cell through epigenetic changes.
‘Give me the calcium!’ Tulane virus takes over cellular calcium signaling to replicate
Researchers uncover the first piece of functional evidence suggesting that Tulane virus and human norovirus use viroporins to control cellular…
Just what the doctor ordered: Take a yoga class and depression, anxiety improve
Scientific studies already support yoga practice as a means to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Now a new study…
How self-reactive immune cells are allowed to develop
A research team has found the mechanism that controls the growth of B1-cells in mice. The findings may lead to…