New skin patch could replace bulky polygraphs and sleep monitors
A soft wireless chest patch could replace bulky polygraphs and sleep-lab wires by continuously tracking the body’s hidden…
TikTok’s “Beauty Stacking” Trend Takes Multitasking To The Gym
For many, the gym is a place to do squats, toss a kettlebell, and hit the treadmill. When…
Art history may help doctors better understand obesity stigma
Understanding how obesity has been portrayed in art across the ages can make doctors more empathic and less…
Woman’s arms and legs turn blue after taking common drug
Willy Wonka’s Violet Beauregarde could start a support group. According to a case report in the New England…
Plant-based mosquito repellent offers effective alternative to DEET lotions
Summertime hikes and afternoons in the backyard can be ruined by mosquito bites. So, many people apply topical synthetic repellents like DEET before heading outside, but there…
Scientists find that human embryos are vulnerable to COVID
A University of California, Riverside study reports that cells in the earliest stages of human development could be susceptible to…
AAD survey reveals Americans ignore sun risks despite skin cancer concerns
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) today released results from its annual Practice Safe Sun Survey, revealing many…
Scientists discover immune sentinel cells within skin hair follicles
Researchers at the School of Medicine at the University of California, Riverside have discovered previously unrecognized immune surveillance structures in…
Type 1 diabetes preserves fitness but alters oxygen use in teens
Even when fitness looks normal, hidden changes in oxygen use and microvascular function may already be emerging in…
Teens skip sunscreen because they see it as inconvenient
Awareness of UV danger doesn’t always translate into safer choices, as attitudes toward tanning and sunscreen, rooted in…
Epigenome proteins shape dynamic gene expression beyond simple on-off
A new study finds the proteins responsible for controlling which genes are expressed in a genome do more…
Skin-conforming electrodes improve comfort in long-term heart monitoring
Researchers have created heart monitoring sensors that conform to the skin, are comfortable, and can be worn while…