Biomedical technology

Early disease detection in body fluids using photonic biosensors

Standard medical procedures are often time-consuming and generally do not take into account the individual characteristics of patients. This can have a negative impact on the success of treatment and impair quality of life.

Genetics

Losing a loved one may speed up aging, study finds

Losing someone close, like a family member, can make you age faster, says a new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and the Butler Columbia Aging Center.

Health

Women need more sleep than men do, studies say

It turns out there might be a scientific reason behind women needing extra "beauty sleep." Studies show, on average, women require about 11 minutes more sleep per night than men do. Although this difference might seem small, ...

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