What Olympic gymnasts can teach us about improving our physical balance The acrobatic handsprings, somersaults and twists performed by world-class gymnasts at the Tokyo Olympics are among the most complex skills humans can perform. Jul 28, 2021 0 81
Tiny bubbles used to treat common childhood cancer Researchers at UCL have developed a new way to deliver drugs that can shut down cancer-promoting mutations in neuroblastoma. The findings in mice, show the method, which uses tiny bubbles to deliver therapies directly to ... Jul 28, 2021 0 228
Synthetic tissue model with blood vessels developed Using lab-created tissue to heal or replace damaged organs is one of the great visions for the future of medicine. Synthetic materials could be suitable as scaffolding for tissue because, unlike natural tissues, they remain ... Jul 28, 2021 0 592
Relationship between the microbiome and breast cancer Researchers are learning more about the relationship between the microbiome and cancer. But many questions remain, especially when it comes to the role of the microbiome in breast tissue and whether it contributes to the ... Jul 28, 2021 0 0
Diagnosing endometriosis hampered by lack of knowledge by the public, doctors Imagine suffering a painful and debilitating medical condition for years, but those around you tell you it's normal. When you finally decide to visit a doctor, they don't take you seriously. This is the experience of many ... Jul 28, 2021 0 24
Vaping and substance use were down for teens during COVID-19 lockdown, but researchers predict not for long When researchers at FIU's Center for Children and Families conducted a study to look at the impact of COVID-19 on mental health and substance use among teens, they expected substance use would increase. Jul 28, 2021 0 4
Growing evidence suggests Russia's Sputnik V COVID vaccine is safe and very effective, but questions remain Russia was the first country to register a COVID vaccine, with its health ministry giving emergency approval to the Sputnik V vaccine in August 2020. Jul 28, 2021 0 239
Using race to diagnose anemia during pregnancy may increase its risk at delivery Clinicians should not take race into account when diagnosing anemia in pregnant patients and pursuing interventions, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. While ... Jul 28, 2021 0 6
More than half of German population fully vaccinated More than half the population of Germany is now fully vaccinated, Health Minister Jens Spahn said Wednesday, but concerns are growing about a slowdown in uptake. Jul 28, 2021 0 6
Tokyo sets another virus record days after Olympics begin Tokyo reported 3,177 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, setting an all-time high and exceeding 3,000 for the first time days after the start of the Olympics. Jul 28, 2021 0 118