Customized chemical probes tag proteins that interfere with cancer treatments, among other things. More than half the cells on or in our bodies are microbes. Microbes help us digest food, affect our moods, and defend against invading pathogens. PNNL scientists design and build chemical probes to understand the role of active proteins in cells and...
by Clare Collins, The Conversation Credit: CC0 Public Domain Salt is the most common form of sodium and is added to food during manufacturing, home cooking or at the table to enhance the taste or to extend the shelf life. Most people have heard the advice to cut down on salt. That’s because high sodium intakes are associated with...
by American College of Cardiology Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A high body mass index (BMI) during adolescence is a significant risk factor for Type 2 diabetes, early heart attack, and overall poorer health for young adults, regardless of BMI in adulthood, according to a research letter published today in the Journal of the American College of...
By STEPHANIE LINNING FOR MAILONLINE PUBLISHED: 03:10 EST, 17 February 2021 | UPDATED: 03:49 EST, 17 February 2021 They may not be our most attractive feature but our feet can give us vital clues about the state of our overall health, an expert has revealed. Dina Gohil, founder of DG Podiatrist, in London, explained people should pay attention to the state...
by David J. Hill, University at Buffalo Credit: CC0 Public Domain If you’re sitting down, the findings of two major new studies led by University at Buffalo researchers are likely to get you moving. Women who met the federal physical activity guideline of 30 minutes per day of moderate activity exclusively through walking had a significantly...
You only have one body and it is not going to stay the same. Time takes a toll on all of us and there is no such thing as a perfect body. It is important to have a positive body image, because that’s what you’re stuck with. Now scientists from the University of Waterloo found...
New research could improve the odds that people with the obsessive-compulsive disorder will receive a therapy that really works for them – something that eludes more than a third of those who currently get OCD treatment. The study, performed at the University of Michigan, suggests the possibility of predicting which of two types of therapy...
By Lois Zoppi, BA Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc. Balanitis is a condition in which the head of the penis becomes swollen and sore. It is a fairly common condition that is estimated to affect around 3 to 11% of men during their lives. Causes of Balanitis There are several causes for balanitis, and some conditions...
An ingrown toenail occurs when the toenail grows into the skin next to the nail. It most commonly affects the big toe. Although an ingrown toenail will not go away without treatment, people can usually treat it at home. In this article, we examine the symptoms and causes of ingrown toenails. We also look at how to...
Laura A. Stokowski, RN, MSDISCLOSURES July 07, 2020 Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. As more jurisdictions mandate facial coverings in public, questions have arisen about whether it’s safe for everyone — including those with lung disease — to wear masks. Stories about people who claim to...
