Exposure to C. difficile in infancy produces an immune response that might protect against this gastrointestinal infection later in childhood,…
Medical News Today: Causes and treatments for pain in the arch of the foot
The arch of the foot plays a vital role in supporting movements such as walking. In this article, learn about…
Research advances to better target debilitating effects of cachexia syndrome
A study describes the generation of a new mouse model that could lead to a better understanding of the cachexia…
Medical News Today: What to know about anal warts
Anal warts develop due to the human papillomavirus. They can cause itching, bleeding, and other symptoms. Treatment may involve topical…
Robotic cane shown to improve stability in walking
By adding electronics and computation technology to a simple cane that has been around since ancient times, researchers have transformed…
Raising the standard for psychology research
Researchers have used supercomputers to apply more rigorous statistical methods to psychological studies of self-regulation. The work aimed to uncover…
The growing trend of emotional support animals
Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) are showing up in places previously understood to be animal-free. The growing trend includes ‘certifying’ animals…
Medical News Today: How to treat tonsillitis symptoms at home
Tonsillitis is a viral or bacterial infection that causes swelling and pain in and around the tonsils. Learn about a…
Non-invasive imaging method spots cancer at the molecular level
Researchers for the first time have combined a powerful microscopy technique with automated image analysis algorithms to distinguish between healthy…
Study links progenitor cells to age-related prostate growth
The prostates of older mice contain more luminal progenitor cells — cells capable of generating new prostate tissue — than…