Exhaled biomarkers can reveal lung disease
Specialized nanoparticles create a “breath signal” that could be used to diagnose pneumonia and other infectious or genetic diseases. Using specialized nanoparticles, MIT engineers
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New clues into how exercise bolsters the brain
Many questions remain unanswered about how, at a cellular level, exercise remodels and alters the brain. Exercise may help change exercisers’ brains in surprising
Study shows how mast cells regulate calcium levels to control the immune response
Instead of protecting us, the immune system can sometimes go awry, as in the case of autoimmune diseases and allergies. An Ludwig-Maximilian-Universitaet (LMU) in
Cycling can make your bones brittle; here’s how to stop it.
“Go running over cycling to avoid brittle bones, men told” announced a headline in The Telegraph(link is external), reigniting a long-running (ahem!) discussion about
Putting sleep myths to rest: Here’s what it takes to get a good night’s sleep
We all need a good night’s rest, but for many people, it can be hard to nod off and stay asleep. We’re asking the experts
What causes left kidney pain? Symptoms and treatments.
The kidneys are a pair of organs in the abdomen on both the left and right sides of the body. The kidneys help process waste,
Plant-Based Diet Cuts Heart Disease Risk by a Third Per New Study
A new study found that replacing meat and dairy can cut your risk of heart disease! The study found that patients that subbed meat and
Local scientists create ‘mini livers’ to trial therapies for liver diseases
Local scientists here have successfully created human liver organoids, or “mini livers”, to help them develop and trial therapies for various liver diseases. This is
Heart attack warning – the common household oil you should avoid or risk heart disease
HEART attack symptoms include difficulty breathing, severe chest pain, and an overwhelming feeling of anxiety. But you could lower risk of a deadly myocardial infarction
What to eat and avoid to help prevent heartburn
Q: I’ve been diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease and would like to manage it naturally, without medication. Which foods are no-nos for reflux? Do some
Foods to avoid if you are battling stomach ulcer
Are you attempting to manage or heal stomach ulcers? We can help. There are meals to run away from if you want to help yourself feel
How to tell if your bloodshot eye is conjunctivitis or something a whole lot worse?
You could have a highly contagious viral infection – here’s when you need to call in sick… Eye infections are quite common in childhood. But
Amazon is reportedly working to find a cure for the common cold
Amazon disrupted the books, grocery, and shipping business, and now it’s set its sights on viral infections. The tech company has apparently tasked a team
Can we prevent food allergies?
Allergies, for example eczema and reactions to foods such as peanuts and eggs, are on the rise. Over the past two decades the number of