Bill to phase out smoking advances in UK parliament A contentious bill that aims to eventually phase out smoking in Britain advanced in parliament on Tuesday, as the House of Commons voted in favor of the controversial measure. Apr 16, 2024 0 0
Care home staff and residents need 'family' bonds to thrive, says study Care home residents receive much better care when they enjoy "family" bonds with staff—but staff must be empowered to create these bonds, new research has found. Apr 16, 2024 0 1
New insights could unlock immunotherapy for rare, deadly eye cancer New research from the University of Pittsburgh explains why metastatic uveal melanoma is resistant to conventional immunotherapies and how adoptive therapy, which involves growing a patient's T cells outside the body before ... Apr 16, 2024 0 55
Biodiversity is key to the mental health benefits of nature, new study finds New research from King's College London has found that spaces with a diverse range of natural features are associated with stronger improvements in our mental well-being compared to spaces with less natural diversity. Apr 16, 2024 0 95
New study focuses on the placenta for clues to the development of gestational diabetes A new study led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute has identified that a deficit in the placental expression of the gene insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGFBP1) and low IGFBP1 circulating levels are associated with ... Apr 16, 2024 0 66
Asthma in children: Researchers envision novel drug to reduce the risk of the disease Scientists have reached a milestone in the research of childhood asthma. For the first time, they have clarified how a certain genetic defect in children initially leads to frequent infections and later to asthma. The study, ... Apr 16, 2024 0 14