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New research published in JAMA Ophthalmology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham has used naturalistic driving techniques, or unobtrusive sensors and cameras in vehicles, to link vision impairment in older drivers to at-fault crashes and near-crashes as assessed by in-vehicle instrumentation. The in-vehicle devices installed in each older driver’s own vehicle consisted of five-channel […]
It’s time to put the myth to sleep. The Spanish didn’t really invent siestas as we know them, they just perfected the practice. The word siesta has its origins from the Latin word sexta. In days gone past, the Romans stopped to eat and rest in the sixth hour of the day. The Spanish have […]
University of Manchester scientists have cast new light on how our skin repairs itself, bringing the possibility of regeneration of the organ a step closer. The study team, funded by the Medical Research Council and Helmut Horten Foundation, showed the activation of specific parts of the DNA leading to better division of human skin cells. […]
A study by the University of Valencia (UV) and the INCLIVA Health Research Institute, of the Clinical Hospital of Valencia, shows that stress during the early stages of life can modify the brain, particularly in women. The study, led by Juan Nácher, Professor of Cell Biology and a member of the INCLIVA Psychiatry and Neurodegenerative […]
Rare diseases are sometimes the most difficult to treat because of a lack of research and fewer participants to study. An example would be those who have Pompe disease, a genetic condition when a body can’t make a protein that breaks down a complex sugar, called glycogen, for energy. Too much glycogen builds up and […]
Alessandra Ambrosio is giving us a glimpse into how she keeps so fit. On Thursday, the 39-year-old model posted an Instagram video of herself working out. In the clip, the former Victoria's Secret Angel can be seen doing a variety of exercises, including lifting weights and kettlebells, working with a resistance band, and doing crunches. […]
A new biosealant therapy may help to stabilize injuries that cause cartilage to break down, paving the way for a future fix or—even better—begin working right away with new cells to enhance healing, according to a new animal-based study by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Their research was […]
Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have identified thousands of genetic variants that are associated with a wide range of diseases. But these studies often fall short of establishing what a genetic variant does to bring about a particular trait or disease. “The challenge has been that many of these variants are difficult to interpret,” said Jesse […]
A Landmark Year for the Bronx CVC When beloved dog Coco started acting strangely, her pet parent Mari knew that something was wrong. “I took her to my primary vet, who couldn’t see her. I took her to multiple places in one day,” says Mari, Coco’s pet parent. “I finally went to an emergency room […]
The tooth fairy is a welcome guest for any child who has lost a tooth. Not only will the fairy leave a small gift under the pillow, but the child can be assured of a new tooth in a few months. The same cannot be said of adults who have lost their teeth. A new […]