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IFNγ identified as crucial for reducing pulmonary viral loads in COVID-19, new research shows

The role of type-2 interferon (IFNγ) in antiviral immunity.

14 Dec 2023

Can vitamin C reduce the severity of the common cold?

The effect of vitamin C supplementation on common cold severity and duration.

13 Dec 2023

Does mindfulness promote good health?

The effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) vis-à-vis a health promotion program.

13 Dec 2023

Insects in your soup? Research shows growing interest in eco-friendly, protein-rich food sources

The acceptance level of various soups with insect flour.

12 Dec 2023

Study shows community-based mental health services reduce stigma and inequalities

How co-location in community settings, such as libraries, faith institutions, and community centers, affects mental health outcomes.

11 Dec 2023

Balancing act: Less work, more social life key to happiness for seniors, study shows

A modified work-life balance (WLB) concept for older adults aged ≥ 55 years.

11 Dec 2023

Water content determination in ketones using alcohol-free reagents

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From Metrohm Middle East FZC 11 Dec 2023

Psychotria malayana Jack leaf extract could effectively treat diabetes with lower toxicity

Psychotria malayana Jack leaf extract (OE) to evaluate its anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.

7 Dec 2023

Pioneering Visions: Michael Stryker's Contributions to Understanding the Visual Cortex

In this interview conducted at the Society for Neuroscience's Neuroscience 2023, we explore the fascinating world of neuroscience with Professor Michael Stryker, a leading expert with over four decades of groundbreaking research.

6 Dec 2023

American Psychological Association report highlights effective strategies to combat misinformation

A recent report from the American Psychological Association reviewed the available psychological science research to explore and combat health misinformation.

4 Dec 2023

The "totonou" effect: physiological and subjective benefits of sauna relaxation

The neural impacts of the Japanese sauna practice called 'tononou'.

1 Dec 2023

The link between meal sustainability perceptions and healthiness

The perceived association between meal sustainability and healthiness.

1 Dec 2023

Modeling a sustainable plant-based healthy diet for a dietary transition in the United States

Sustainable dietary modeling and formulation in the animal-to-plant-based dietary (PBD) transition.

30 Nov 2023

How do plant-based diets impact body weight?

The association between plant-based diet index (PDI), unhealthful PDI (uPDI), and healthful PDI (hPDI) and weight loss.

30 Nov 2023

PlaqueTec recruits first ten patients in BIOPATTERN trial

PlaqueTec, a company identifying endotype-specific biomarkers to advance precision medicine for coronary artery disease (CAD), today announced that it has received the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) approval to continue its BIOPATTERN trial following recruitment of the first ten patients with CAD.

From PlaqueTec 29 Nov 2023

Accelerating antibody therapy with INTEGRA pipettes

INTEGRA Biosciences has awarded 50 EVOLVE manual pipettes, GRIPTIPS® pipette tips worth US $1000 and various lab accessories to UK-based start-up Creasallis, helping to accelerate its pioneering research into improving the penetration of therapeutic antibodies into tumors.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 29 Nov 2023

Morning hair routine can expose individuals to harmful chemicals, study shows

Researchers conducted realistic-type hair care experiments to assess cyclic volatile methyl siloxane (cVMS) emissions and exposures during hair care product (HCP) use in a residential structure.

29 Nov 2023

Does providing free fruit improve students' academic grades?

Whether providing fruit to children in mixed elementary and secondary schools boosted academic performance.