A new treatment for TB set to be developed using compounds derived from bacterium that…
Month: March 2017
Aging can be good for you (if you’re a yeast)
It’s a cheering thought for anyone heading towards their golden years. Research has shown that…
Drug used to treat weak bones associated with micro-cracks
A type of drug used to treat weak bones is associated with an increased risk…
Study brings hope of a new treatment for asthma sufferers
Improved treatments for people with severe asthma are a ‘step closer’ after a research team…
US workers without paid sick leave more likely to forego preventive health care
More than 20 million Americans have gained health insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act…
Tailored preventive oral health intervention improves dental health among elderly
A tailored preventive oral health intervention significantly improved the cleanliness of teeth and dentures among…
Activated T-cells drive post-heart attack heart failure
Chronic inflammation after a heart attack can promote heart failure and death. Researchers have now…
Improving the biodiversity of green roofs
Using living organisms such as bacteria or fungi, as an alternative to chemical fertilizers, can…
Overweight mothers underestimate their children’s weight
Mothers who are overweight or obese tend to underestimate the weights of their obese children,…
Lab researchers 3D print with high-performance carbon fiber
Researchers, for the the first time, have 3D printed aerospace-grade carbon fiber composites, opening the…