Review outlines effective approaches to reduce recurrent hepatic encephalopathy
Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a neurologic complication of advanced liver disease, causing impaired functioning, reduced quality of life…
32-year-old doctor works in the hospital where she was a janitor
This story is part of CNBC Make It’s Millennial Money series, which examines how people earn, spend and…
Midpregnancy herbicide exposure linked to increased preterm birth risk
Exposure to a widely used herbicide during the middle months of pregnancy may increase the chance of giving…
Program introduces Florida students to virology and pandemic preparedness
Thirty outstanding high school students from 18 communities across Florida arrived in Tampa last week for the Global…
IMF Report: AI Could Boost Sub-Saharan Africa’s GDP by 4% if Infrastructure Barriers Are Overcome
Artificial intelligence (AI) could increase Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) by up to 4 per cent over the…
Study reveals widening inequality in leisure-time physical activity
A ten-year study of residents of the city of São Paulo, Brazil, revealed that leisure-time physical activity is…
Older women prioritize quality of life over living longer, study shows
Women over 50 are putting quality of life ahead of living longer – according to research from the…
Carbohydrate foods needing clearer nutrition guidance
Consumers and expert-derived nutrition ratings often disagree on the healthfulness of everyday carbohydrate-rich foods, and a new belief-mapping…
Postgraduates sell weed, wigs, vetkoek to beat funding gaps
For many South African students, graduating does not mark the end of financial hardship. Instead, pursuing an honours,…
Father’s diet before conception impacts baby’s body composition
A father’s diet can affect his children’s health and body composition before they are even conceived. A study…
Primate study reveals molecular basis of red-green color vision
Human color vision depends on three types of cone cells in the retina. Although all three contain the…
Taste preference genes drive overeating and metabolic disease risk
Ever wonder why some people crave sweets while others can take them or leave them? Preliminary findings from…