Health

Can magnesium supplements improve health?

Magnesium is a mineral that occurs naturally in many foods, such as nuts and seeds, beans and other legumes, whole grains, and leafy greens. We need adequate amounts of magnesium for healthy muscle, nerve, and cardiovascular ...

Genetics

ADHD and DNA: International study sheds light on genetics

Rare genetic changes that are spontaneous—and not inherited from parents—may contribute to the underpinnings of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a new study from Yale School of Medicine.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

T-cells with a license to kill viruses

A research group led by Kyoto University has produced the world's first pluripotent stem cell-derived killer T-cell drug to treat COVID-19. The University has filed a patent application ahead of full-scale drug development.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Maternity care in rural areas is in crisis: Can more doulas help?

When Bristeria Clark went into labor with her son in 2015, her contractions were steady at first. Then, they stalled. Her cervix stopped dilating. After a few hours, doctors at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia, ...

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.

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