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Scientists report new target to combat coronary artery disease
Soon after cholesterol and fat start depositing on the lining of the blood vessels that supply your heart, the smooth muscle cells that give the…
Veg and beans can cut men's risk of bowel cancer
Men can reduce risk of bowel cancer by 20% if they stick to diet high in veg and beans, study suggests Eating certain foods can…
Lower frequency of dietary salt associated with reduced risk of heart disease
Adding additional salt to foods at a lower frequency is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease, heart failure and ischemic heart disease, according…
Pediatric Antiviral Meds Now in Short Supply as Cold & Flu Season Worsens
Pharmacies across the United States are reporting shortages of pediatric antiviral medications in addition to antibiotics, further straining the nation’s healthcare infrastructure amid a severe…
‘Red tape’ holding back funds to fight disease that killed Doddie Weir
Doddie Weir: Scottish rugby star dies aged 52 We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding…
Novel method automates the growth of brain tissue organoids on a chip
A team of engineers at UC Santa Cruz has developed a new method for remote automation of the growth of cerebral organoids—miniature, three-dimensional models of…
Ruby Wax lives with a mental health condition that affects ‘1 in 100’
GMB: Kate Garraway debates news reporting with Ruby Wax We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our…
Imaging brain activity deep in the cortex of freely moving mouse
How does the brain produce behavior? Studying the brain during behavior is most informative when the animal is free to interact with its environment in…
HIV prevention: New injection could boost the fight, but some hurdles remain
While the world has focused on the COVID pandemic for nearly three years, less and less attention is being paid to HIV. However, HIV is…