Drug that kills off sleeping bone cells could treat lower back pain An existing drug that targets senescent, or sleeping cells could provide the answer to treating lower back pain, according to a new study. Nov 14, 2023 0 1
Researchers optimize cervix visualization for pelvic exams Pelvic exams are an indispensable part of gynecological care and are used to screen for conditions, such as cervical cancer, that affect millions of patients every year. Unfortunately, pelvic exams can be challenging for ... Nov 14, 2023 0 0
CBD as a painkiller: Efficacy not clinically proven Cannabidiol (CBD) is marketed by some suppliers as a painkiller, e.g., for osteoarthritis of the knee. Animal experiments have shown that the substance, which is extracted from the hemp plant, has an anti-inflammatory and ... Nov 14, 2023 3 42
Mindfulness meditation can help address the teen mental health crisis, researcher says In a paper published in Nature Mental Health, Northeastern psychology professor Susan Whitfield-Gabrieli advises policy makers to consider turning to the low-cost, readily available practice of mindfulness meditation to change ... Nov 14, 2023 0 13
Exercise at consistent times could realign body clock for better skeletal health and performance, scientists suggest Consistent daily patterns of exercise and rest can synchronize the local body clocks associated with joints and spine with the brain clock, potentially helping individuals to maintain skeletal health, improve athletic performance ... Nov 14, 2023 0 177
Creating mental space from alcohol triggers could help college students drink less frequently If you've ever watched a movie set on a college campus, then you know that American college students are expected to drink. A lot and often. Usually out of plastic red cups. Nov 14, 2023 0 6
Study shows breast cancer cells collaborate to physically tear through barriers and spread The majority of breast cancers start in the lining of a breast milk duct and, if they remain there, are very treatable. But once these cancers become invasive—breaking through a thin matrix around the duct, called the basement ... Nov 14, 2023 0 20
High lung cancer rates in naval veterans linked to asbestos A University of Adelaide and Oxford University study has discovered asbestos exposure led to a higher incidence of asbestos-related lung cancers in British and Australian naval personnel than in other armed forces. Nov 14, 2023 0 19
A one-stop hub for SARS-CoV-2 genome data integration, variant monitoring and risk pre-warning COVID-19 is the most extensive and consequential epidemic in nearly a century. The number of genomic sequences of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) far exceeds the sum of sequences of other ... Nov 14, 2023 0 1
Understanding the barriers to taxing alcohol and tobacco in Nepal Around the world, taxes on tobacco, alcohol and junk food have been used to reduce consumption of those products, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). New research led by an investigator in the Penn State College ... Nov 14, 2023 0 0
