New insights explain the mechanics behind deep breaths and lung relief
More than half of all premature babies born before the 28th week of pregnancy develop respiratory distress syndrome…
New triple action iron supplement restores iron levels without inflammation
Iron-deficiency anemia is a common condition marked by tiredness, headaches or ice cravings. But the oral iron supplements…
Lab-grown embryo models mimic natural formation of blood and heart cells
University of Cambridge scientists have used human stem cells to create three-dimensional embryo-like structures that replicate certain aspects…
Study reveals acidic conditions as key to pancreatic cancer survival
Tumors are not a comfortable place to live: oxygen deficiency, nutrient scarcity, and the accumulation of sometimes harmful…
Hypnosis improves patient comfort and outcomes for acute respiratory failure
Hypnosis can significantly improve patients’ tolerance of masks to help them breathe when they are suffering from acute…
A dangerous glitch in the carbon cycle could freeze Earth over
In the grand theater of planetary climate, Earth has always played a balancing act, teetering between fire and…
Intravenous lactate raises pro-BDNF levels similar to high intensity workouts
Science has confirmed what sports lovers have always known from experience: exercise is good for the brain. It…
Targeting telomere damage offers new path to boost cancer immunotherapy
Tumors are stressful places for cancer-fighting immune cells. Low oxygen, high acid levels, and other stressors put strain…
The Ancient Oxygen Flood That Let Life Conquer the Deep Ocean
An artist’s rendering of a prehistoric jawed fish from the Late Devonian called Dunkleosteus. These sorts of large,…