First-person memories stay sharper longer, research suggests Our ability to edit our memories allows us to grow and change how we perceive ourselves and our experiences, says U of A psychology researcher. Aug 22, 2019 0 8
Full-fat milk is OK if you're healthy, but reduced-fat dairy is still best if you're not The Heart Foundation now recommends full-fat milk, cheese and yogurt or reduced-fat options as part of its updated dietary advice released yesterday. Aug 22, 2019 0 4
Vape at your own risk, expert says On the heels of media reports of dozens of injuries suffered by people who vape, the University of Virginia's Blue Ridge Poison Center issued a statement Wednesday cautioning that vaping is a suspected cause of lung injury. Aug 22, 2019 0 4
Mechanical forces impact immune response in the lungs When the body is fending off an infection, there are changes in temperature, pH balance, and metabolism. Yale researchers wondered if yet other factors might come into play, and in a recent study, confirmed that mechanical ... Aug 22, 2019 0 71
Don't wait to follow up on eye doctor recommendations Regular vision screenings are part of all well-child checks at Penn State Health—but sometimes, caring for a child's eyes requires additional steps. Aug 22, 2019 0 11
Liver disease: New intelligent testing could save thousands of lives Since the 1970s, liver disease in the UK has increased by more than 400%, particularly in people under 65—in marked contrast to all other major causes of death which have been decreasing in younger age groups. This epidemic ... Aug 22, 2019 0 2
Low grip strength linked to impaired cognition, memory loss in older Americans For older Americans, poor handgrip may be a sign of impaired cognition and memory, a new study suggests. Aug 22, 2019 0 126
Newborn babies sought for trial to reduce risk of developing allergies More than 750 Melbourne newborn babies are needed for a trial to test if it is possible to prevent the risk of developing childhood eczema and food allergies by applying a barrier skin cream, which researchers hope will stop ... Aug 22, 2019 0 13
Scientists show how vaping induces reactions in lungs that can lead to disease Vaping is widely assumed to be safer than cigarette smoking, but scientists at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine have uncovered evidence suggesting that vaping promotes the same cellular responses found ... Aug 22, 2019 0 22
Rapamycin may reduce accumulation of a toxic β-thalassemia protein Rapamycin, a drug widely used to protect organ transplant patients, eased symptoms of β-thalassemia in mice and showed promise for treatment of humans with the inherited disorder, researchers reported. St. Jude Children's ... Aug 22, 2019 0 97
