Better semen quality is linked to men living longer Men's semen quality is associated with how long they live, according to a study of nearly 80,000 men, published in Human Reproduction. Mar 4, 2025 0 32
Global study finds more than 130% rise in postmenopausal osteoarthritis over past three decades The global number of cases of osteoarthritis, as well as the disability associated with the condition, has risen by more than 130% over the past three decades among women who have gone through the menopause, indicates a data ... Mar 4, 2025 0 0
Resistance exercise may be best type for tackling insomnia in older age, data analysis suggests Resistance or muscle-strengthening exercise, using weights or the body itself, may be the best type of exercise for tackling insomnia in older age, suggests a pooled data analysis of the available research, published in the ... Mar 4, 2025 1 1
Video: Assistive-feeding robot gets tested outside the lab The mechanics of eating are more complex than they might appear. For about a decade, researchers in the Personal Robotics Lab at the University of Washington have been working to build a robot that can help feed people who ... Mar 4, 2025 0 0
New knowledge may help make medicines taste better for the most bitter-sensitive Many medicines taste so bitter that some people avoid taking them. To help with the bad taste, flavors and sweeteners are added to modify the taste and make it more acceptable. However, not everyone has the same sense of ... Mar 4, 2025 0 0
Sleep health may impact mobility for women with chronic conditions Poor sleep health can lead to many daily problems, and for people with chronic illnesses, one of those problems can be difficulty with daily movement. Mar 4, 2025 0 0
Iron overload: An accelerator of deadly cell responses in stroke A study has uncovered that iron orchestrates the activation of two damaging cell death pathways—ferroptosis and necroptosis—early in ischemic stroke recovery, exacerbating brain injury. This discovery sheds light on how ... Mar 4, 2025 0 0
Are higher doses of folic acid in pregnancy safe? Taking a higher dose of folic acid during the first trimester of pregnancy was safe and associated with improved verbal abilities in children at age six as well as improved behavior skills, according to a preliminary study ... Mar 4, 2025 0 0
Inflammation identified as a potential cause of multiple sclerosis progression For the first time, researchers have identified that inflammation—long associated with multiple sclerosis (MS)—appears to cause increased mutations linked to MS progression. Mar 4, 2025 0 26
Cryo-EM technology reveals how vitamin K works in the body, paving way for new anticoagulants Using a powerful microscopy technique, a team led by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center has gained insights into how the body uses vitamin K, an essential nutrient that plays a pivotal role in blood clotting and ... Mar 4, 2025 0 44
