A study led by the University of Eastern Finland suggests that adolescents who engage in active school transport and leisure-time physical activity perform better at secondary school than their inactive peers. Regular leisure-time physical activity, even in moderate doses, was also associated with lower odds of school burnout. The findings were published in the European Journal of Public Health. The […]

The idea that a leaner body makes for a faster stride is common among distance runners. But it’s inaccurate and sets a dangerous ideal, according to Megan Roche, MD, Ph.D., an ultrarunner and researcher at Stanford Medicine. Runners who are excessively lean are prone to injuries, infectious diseases, mental health problems and loss in bone density, said Michael Fredericson, MD, […]

Medicaid, which provides low-income Americans with health insurance coverage, currently excludes large numbers of adults over 65 with social, health and financial profiles similar to those of people the program does cover. Based on a study we conducted, we determined that if strict eligibility rules for Medicaid were changed to help cover such people, from 700,000 to 11.5 million people […]

A team led by researchers from Department of Hematology and Department of Molecular Pathology, Singapore General Hospital (SGH) have developed a platform to harness and enhance the innate ability of white blood cells from umbilical cord blood to treat various types of solid and blood cancers. The platform performed well in pre-clinical studies and will be put to further test […]

Now that the warm seasons are here, it’ll be raining more than ever, so just ask adorable Ella if you can stand under her umbrella—ella—ella! Ella is a truly sweet 10-year-old lady living in the tri-state area. She is ready for anything and wants to cozy right up in your heart! The best way to get into her inner circle […]

The truth about Covid vaccines and myocarditis: As Elon Musk pushes anti-vaxx theory following Bronny James’ cardiac arrest, leading doctors insist jabs are NOT to blame for string of high-profile sports stars being struck down Data shows people aren’t dying in droves from the jabs despite anti-vax claims READ MORE: Musk slammed for linking jab may to Bronny James’ cardiac […]

With the UK’s temperamental weather, it’s hard to predict the perfect time to wear a summer dress and bare your legs. A gloomy morning can suddenly turn into a sunny afternoon, prompting you to have a quick shave and pull out your favourite summer number from the closet. While it might feel like running out to get a new razor […]

In the wake of the recent UN Food Systems +2 Stocktaking Moment in Rome, the spotlight on global food security has never been more critical. Addressing the challenges of a burgeoning population and changing climate requires innovative solutions, and one area showing remarkable promise is agrigenomics. Notably, the collaboration between Professor Rajeev Varshney and MGI stands as a shining example […]

Cigarette smokers have higher odds of tobacco dependence than those who vape or use a variety of types of tobacco products, according to a Mount Sinai study published in July in Nicotine & Tobacco Research. The findings suggest that tailored tobacco cessation programs are needed for people with different tobacco use habits. The researchers identified three clear types of tobacco […]

A protein responsible for lethal liver disease in mice infected with Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV) has been identified by scientists at the University of Pittsburgh Center for Vaccine Research. These results from new research published in Science Advances lay groundwork for future vaccine development, as scientists are now one step closer to uncovering how RVFV multiplies within the body. […]