Neuroscience
Prying open the black box of the brain
The human brain is the most complex biological structure on Earth. It has about 100 billion neurons—each of which has thousands of connections to other neurons.
Jun 13, 2013
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Inflammatory disorders
Next-generation asthma inhalers
In Europe alone, there are almost 30 million people who suffer from asthma. The myAirCoach project provides an innovative smart inhaler device along with integrated mobile Health (mHealth) personalised asthma monitoring services ...
Dec 7, 2018
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Dietary changes could help reduce pregnancy complications in women with type 1 diabetes
A recent study by WEHI and ENDIA has found type 1 diabetes is associated with changes in the gut microbiome during pregnancy and could contribute to complications in both the mother and baby.
Oct 18, 2021
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Health
Simpler lifestyle found to reduce exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals
A lifestyle that features fresh foods and limited use of products likely to contain environmental chemicals has been shown to reduce exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), such as BPA and phthalates, in a small ...
Jun 26, 2012
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Health informatics
Hospital admissions for COPD has increased substantially, especially in women and younger people
Annual hospital admissions for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Canada increased 69% since 2002, especially in females and people under age 65, according to new research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association ...
Sep 11, 2023
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Health
Scientists to EPA: Include women in reproductive health research
A team of Northwestern University scientists will meet with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrators in Washington D.C. Oct. 18 to advocate for important changes in the agency's guidelines for reproductive health ...
Oct 16, 2012
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Health
Contaminated diet contributes to phthalate and bisphenol A exposure
While water bottles may tout BPA-free labels and personal care products declare phthalates not among their ingredients, these assurances may not be enough. According to a study published February 27 in the Nature's Journal ...
Feb 27, 2013
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Inflammatory disorders
Rural environment supports children's immune systems
Children raised in rural environments who spend a lot of time outdoors with some exposure to animals grow to have better regulated immune systems than children living in urban environments, a new study has found.
Aug 3, 2023
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Health
An excess of salty food seasons the body with stress
A diet containing lots of salt can contribute to increased levels of stress, a new study shows.
Nov 16, 2022
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Medical economics
Virtual consulting can significantly cut carbon footprint in health care, new study suggests
Virtual consulting is a new and emerging contributor to environmentally sustainable health care, according to findings of new research published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research.
May 3, 2023
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