Researchers are aiming to stump drug counterfeiters with an edible ‘security tag’ embedded into medicine. To imitate the drug, a…
Mix of stress and air pollution may lead to cognitive difficulties in children
Children with elevated exposure to early life stress in the home and elevated prenatal exposure to air pollution exhibited heightened…
Helping patients prep mind and body for surgery pays off
An inexpensive program to help surgery patients get physically and mentally ready for their upcoming operation may help reduce overall…
Medical News Today: Can diet improve a person’s vaginal health?
Eating certain nutrients as part of a healthful diet may help keep the vagina healthy, prevent infections, or improve vaginal…
Low doses of radiation used in medical imaging lead to mutations in cell cultures
Common medical imaging procedures use low doses of radiation that are believed to be safe. A new study, however, finds…
A secreted signature of aging cells
Senescent cells undergo an irreversible and permanent arrest of cell division and are hallmarks of both the aging process and…
Efficacy of drugs against pork tapeworm
Taenia solium — also called pork tapeworm — is a parasite which causes disease around the world, particularly in very…
Researchers investigate molecule, VISTA, which keeps immune system quiet against cancer
Researchers are studying a valuable target in regulating the immune response in cancer and autoimmunity. VISTA is a tempering molecule…
Improved brain chip for precision medicine
A biomedical research team is reporting an improvement on a microfluidic brain cancer chip. The new chip allows quick assessment…
Medical News Today: What to know about skin blemishes
There are many different types of skin blemish, many of which are harmless. Learn about some blemishes, including their appearance,…