The link between fish and pregnancy hypertension may start before conception
In a nationwide Japanese cohort of more than 86,000 women, higher fish intake before pregnancy was associated with lower odds of early-onset hypertensive disorders of
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Kenya’s nurses end six-week strike after signing deal with government
A 43-day nurses’ strike in Kenya that paralyzed public hospitals has ended after the government and the nurses’ union signed a return-to-work agreement
Researchers develop biodegradable microneedle particles to enhance drug delivery
Researchers have developed biodegradable particles with microscopic needles that painlessly puncture the skin to help it absorb drugs delivered through patches or creams.
New AI method tracks immune responses without known antibody databases
A research team comprising Associate Professor FUNAKOSHI Yohei, Associate Professor YAKUSHIJIN Kimikazu, Professor MINAMI Hironobu, and Associate Professor OHJI Goh of Kobe University, together with
Johns Hopkins researchers identify human resistin as a key driver of inflammation
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have uncovered a critical biological mechanism that helps explain how inflammation is triggered and sustained in a wide range of
EpilepsyGTx and Viralgen collaborate to advance AAV gene therapy program for epilepsy ahead of first-in-human trial
EpilepsyGTx, a biotechnology company developing gene therapies for refractory epilepsy, and Viralgen, a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in recombinant adeno-associated virus
Wellbeing walks praised for keeping people active
The free walks range from 10 to 90 minutes and are aimed at all abilities.
Study uncovers cellular mechanisms behind long-lasting antibody responses
A team led by investigators from the University of Osaka uncovers cellular mechanisms that favor long-lived antibody responses, providing insights that may help researchers design
‘Quick skin cancer pathway the best birthday gift’
Richard Alun Jones had a melanoma removed on his 61st birthday.
Report says Australian study finds 31 rugby league players with brain disease CTE
The Australian Broadcasting Corp. says a study has found that 31 rugby league players have been diagnosed with the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy
Rice, seafood and water may help explain striking differences in metal exposure across US communities
Researchers compared urinary trace-metal profiles across 666 adults from six ethnic groups in three US cohorts, with up to 19 elements measured and paired serum
Study identifies 14 egg-layer gene variants linked to female infertility
Researchers determine 14 variants in the egg’s protective layer associated with female infertility which can affect assisted reproductive technology outcomes.
A common drink pattern was linked to less sleep and more fatigue in soldiers
A cross-sectional study of 1,155 active-duty Spanish Army personnel identified three distinct co-consumption profiles based on the frequency of caffeinated beverage, energy drink, and sugar-sweetened
Traditional Japanese Igusa mats boost focus and reduce anxiety
Publishing in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers at Kyushu University found that using mats made from Japanese Igusa, or rush grass, was associated with increased