As COVID-19 vaccination efforts ramp up in developing nations, accurate and accessible vaccination records are critical for children who often lack official identification necessary for the delivery of government or medical assistance. Fortunately, the solution to this problem and the broader need for child identification has been researched for years […]
Levels of the heavy metals cadmium, lead, and arsenic and the essential mineral manganese, measured in maternal blood during pregnancy, were associated with increased risk of ADHD and/or autism in the child. This was reported in a new study from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. This research does not […]
Cell migration is an essential part of a range of physiological processes, for example, embryonic development, wound healing, and tissue regeneration. Cell migration is also linked to tumor metastasis and atherosclerosis.1 The scratch assay is one of the most commonly used assays in the study of cell migration in vitro. […]
The best accessory! Natalie Portman, Busy Philipps and other pregnant celebrities have dressed up their baby bumps at the SAG Awards red carpet over the years. The This Will Only Hurt a Little author was all smiles in January 2013 wearing a blue Gabriela Cadena gown, Irene Neuwirth earrings, Brian Atwood […]
Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes might keep their family life on the down-low, but one thing remains certain: the A-listers are parenting pros! The La La Land star and the Ghost Rider actress share daughters Esmeralda, 4, and Amada, 2. Although the family of four lead private lives, Gosling and Mendes […]
Adding the nutrient selenium to diets protects against obesity and provides metabolic benefits to mice, according to a study published today in eLife. The results could lead to interventions that reproduce many of the anti-aging effects associated with dietary restriction while also allowing people to eat as normal. Several types […]
Levels of adherence to the UK’s test, trace, and isolate system and understanding of the main symptoms of COVID-19 are low, particularly among men, younger age groups, people with a dependent child in the home, key workers, and those experiencing greater financial hardship, finds an analysis of online survey data […]
From ice baths to sauna training, if you’re watching the world’s top sportspeople prepare for the Olympics, you’re sure to see them engage in one or more of these extreme activities. While the debate continues over the pros and cons of ‘fire’ or ‘ice’ training techniques for Olympic hopefuls, new […]
Recent generations show a worrying decline in health compared to their parents and grandparents when they were the same age, a new national study reveals. Researchers found that, compared to previous generations, members of Generation X and Generation Y showed poorer physical health, higher levels of unhealthy behaviors such as […]
Despite their existence for decades, electronic health records—digitized patient information and medical histories available instantly and securely to authorized users—are not commonly used by many addiction and substance use disorder treatment facilities in the United States. Now, a recent study by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers suggests why this is happening. […]