Everyday PFAS exposure alters placental function in early pregnancy
By modelling real-world PFAS mixtures found in first-trimester placentas, researchers reveal how everyday chemical exposure can subtly rewire…
Collagen Production and Skin Renewal Directly Respond to Amount of Vitamin C We Consume: Study
Skin vitamin C levels are closely tied to levels of the vitamin in the blood (plasma) and can…
Noninvasive Raman device tracks blood glucose accurately in under a minute
A shoebox-sized optical device reads glucose directly through the skin in seconds, offering a promising step toward truly…
Study shines light on how P2X4 receptor can be inhibited
A study carried out by the University of Bonn and the University Hospital Bonn throws light on how…
How tick saliva reprograms the skin’s immune defenses
A research team led by the Medical University of Vienna has gained new insights into how ticks influence…
Is biotin good for growing hair? Experts on supplement’s benefits
People looking to grow out thicker, fuller hair or stronger, healthier nails are presented with plenty of commercials…
New findings reveal how visual scenes trigger echoes of touch in the brain
If watching Robert De Niro ordering hammer-based retribution on a cheat’s hand in Casino instinctively made you wince,…
New skin-permeable polymer delivers insulin without needles
A breakthrough zwitterionic polymer slips through the skin’s toughest barriers, carrying insulin deep into tissue and normalizing blood…
New Cochrane reviews confirm the effectiveness of HPV vaccines in preventing cervical cancer
Two new Cochrane reviews show strong and consistent evidence that HPV vaccines are effective in preventing cervical cancer…
What is NAD+? Potential benefits and safety
Dietitian reveals which supplements to add to your diet Registered dietitian Abbey Sharp explains how to best benefit…
Discovery of sequence-driven DNA methylation offers new path for epigenetic engineering
All the cells in an organism have the exact same genetic sequence. What differs across cell types is…
Ending human bait practices in river blindness monitoring
New research shows that it’s possible to end the practice of using people as ‘human bait’ to catch…