Cellulose nanofibers (CNF) hydrogel has great potential as a cell-encapsulation delivery carrier for sustained release of paracrine factors and for…
Detrimental effect of overlooking female athletes’ nutritional needs
As poor nutrition can negatively affect everything from bone to reproductive health, more attention needs to be paid to the…
Aspirin to fight an expensive global killer infection
Tuberculosis is far from eradicated around the world and still infects more than 1,400 people per year in Australia. Antibiotic…
Minimally invasive uterine fibroid treatment safer and as effective as surgical treatment
Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) effectively treats uterine fibroids with fewer post-procedure complications compared to myomectomy, according to new research. Women…
Does story time with an e-book change how parents and toddlers interact?
Traditional print books may have an edge over e-books when it comes to quality time shared between parents and their…
New type of mobile tracking link shoppers’ physical movements, buying choices
A new study used a targeting strategy that tracks where, when, and for how long consumers are in a shopping…
Peptide shows promise for protecting kidneys from nephritis
A synthetic peptide appears to directly disrupt the destructive inflammation that occurs in nephritis, enabling the kidneys to better recover…
Understanding gene interactions holds key to personalized medicine
Scientists outline a new framework for studying gene function — not in isolation, gene by gene, but as a network,…
How watching TV and movies helps people with attachment issues
People who have trouble with romantic relationships may watch movies and TV shows for more than just a chance to…
Obesity speeds up the start of puberty in boys
Girls are not the only ones who go through puberty early if they have obesity. Boys with obesity enter puberty…