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Study reveals impact of oft-overlooked cell in brain function – World News Network
An often-ignored type of cell in the brain plays a dynamic and surprisingly complex role in our ability to process information, according to new research from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU).
Study links midlife intakes of high-quality carbohydrates, dietary fibre to better health in older women – World News Network
A new study has found a link between midlife intakes of high-quality carbohydrates and dietary fibre to better health in older women.
Study shows why women tend to have faster heartbeats, men more irregular rhythms – World News Network
For decades, doctors and researchers have puzzled over a fundamental heart rhythm mystery: why do women have faster heartbeats while men are more susceptible to developing irregular rhythms like atrial fibrillation (AFib).
Study shows how allergies differ in urban, rural children – World News Network
Scientists discovered that a previously uncharacterized subset of immune cells may play an important role in the development of allergy illnesses and explain disparities between urban and rural populations.
Antibiotics from human use are contaminating rivers worldwide: Study – World News Network
Millions of kilometers of rivers around the world are carrying antibiotic pollution at levels high enough to promote drug resistance and harm aquatic life, a new study warns.
Early-life growth proved important for height in puberty, adulthood – World News Network
Growth patterns during a child's first two years of life may shape pubertal growth and adult height, but have little effect on pubertal timing, according to research presented at the first Joint Congress of the European Society of Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) and the European Society of Endocrinology (ESE).