Research aims to unlock secrets of how neuronal variability is controlled by dendrites The inner workings of the human brain are a gradually unraveling mystery and Dr. Richard Naud of the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Medicine has led a highly compelling new study that brings us closer to answering these ... Jan 16, 2024 0 33
A newly discovered receptor appears to protect against Parkinson's disease—but only in females More men than women are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The reason why is still followed by a big question mark, but the sex difference is nonetheless a growing area of interest for researchers. Jan 16, 2024 0 40
Cannabis found to activate specific hunger neurons in brain While it is well known that cannabis can cause the munchies, researchers have now revealed a mechanism in the brain that promotes appetite in a set of animal studies at Washington State University. Jan 16, 2024 0 34
Research shows how a tiny device in the ear canal can monitor heart health A driving simulation study has shown we are one step closer to monitoring our heart health in real time via a tiny device worn in the ear. Jan 16, 2024 0 75
Ultrasensitive tools detect asymptomatic malaria Researchers in the U.S. and Uganda have developed tools that can detect the slightest traces of malaria in people who harbor the disease but do not show signs of sickness. Jan 16, 2024 0 36
WHO says COVID vaccines saved at least 1.4 mn lives in Europe At least 1.4 million lives have been saved in Europe thanks to COVID vaccines, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, recalling that the virus was "here to stay". Jan 16, 2024 0 13
Newly identified biomarker could lead to simple blood test for rare autoimmune disease A University of Alberta team has uncovered a universal biological marker for myasthenia gravis with the aim of developing a simple, fast and accessible diagnostic test for the rare autoimmune disease. Jan 16, 2024 0 58
Tobacco use shrinking despite industry efforts: WHO The number of adult tobacco users is steadily dropping, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, but warned that Big Tobacco was working hard to attract young people. Jan 16, 2024 0 1
Novel AI platform matches cardiologists in detecting rheumatic heart disease Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to detect rheumatic heart disease (RHD) with the same accuracy as a cardiologist, according to new research demonstrating how sophisticated deep learning technology can be applied ... Jan 16, 2024 0 6
Controlling inflammation to conquer lung infection The latest studies at Hudson Institute of Medical Research have identified a novel therapy that controls the body's response to the influenza virus, limiting damaging inflammation and promoting recovery from severe infection. Jan 16, 2024 0 0