Scientists have identified a molecular mechanism that could reverse the genetic defect responsible for Friedreich’s ataxia, a neurodegenerative disease that…
Complexity around childhood obesity
In a new study, researchers examined how various psychological characteristics of children struggling with their weight, such as loneliness, anxiety…
Medical News Today: How to treat or get rid of a stye
A stye, or hordeolum, is a bump on the eyelid or at the base of the eyelashes. Bacterial infections cause…
Medical News Today: TIPS procedure: Everything you need to know
A transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) procedure can help treat portal vein hypertension and other complications of advanced liver disease.…
Shutdown of coal-fired plants in US saves lives and improves crop yields
The decommissioning of coal-fired power plants in the continental United States has reduced nearby pollution and its negative impacts on…
Medical News Today: Are pesticides in food harmful?
Some people may be worried about the effect of pesticides in their food. Read this article to learn about how…
Medical News Today: What are the early signs and symptoms of shingles?
The symptoms of shingles in the early stages can vary hugely among individuals but typically include burning or pain in…
Step toward ‘ink’ development for 3-D printing a bioprosthetic ovary
For the first time, scientists identified and mapped the location of structural proteins in a pig ovary. Ongoing development of…
Gene therapy shown to offer long-term benefits for people with Haemophilia A
A breakthrough gene therapy treatment for Haemophilia A has been shown to offer long-term benefits that have already transformed the…
Plasticizers may contribute to motor control problems in girls
Scientists have uncovered a link between prenatal exposure to phthalates — a ubiquitous group of plasticizers and odor-enhancing chemicals —…