Outdoor air pollution has been linked to 2.7 million preterm births per year, a major…
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Dual-drug combination shows promise against diabetic eye disease in animal model
A two-drug cocktail provided better protection against diabetes-related vision loss than a single drug during…
In the developing ears of opossums, echoes of evolutionary history
Hidden in the development of opossums is one possible version of the evolutionary path that…
More patients with early-stage breast cancer may be able to avoid chemotherapy in the future
Women with early-stage breast cancer who had an intermediate risk recurrence score (RS) from a…
After joint replacement surgery, smokers at increased risk of reoperation for infection
For patients undergoing total hip or knee replacement, smoking is associated with an increased risk…
Carbs during workouts help immune system recovery
Eating carbohydrates during intense exercise helps to minimize exercise-induced immune disturbances and can aid the…
Complex neurological infections require team care
A multidisciplinary approach is important for diagnosis and treatment of healthcare-associated ventriculitis and meningitis, suggest…
Researchers develop potential treatment for fatal kidney disease
Researchers have developed a potential drug to treat polycystic kidney disease — an incurable genetic…
Postmenopausal hormone therapy exceeding ten years may protect from dementia
Postmenopausal estrogen-based hormone therapy lasting longer than ten years was associated with a decreased risk…
Breakthrough in ‘wonder’ materials paves way for flexible tech
Gadgets are set to become flexible, highly efficient and much smaller, following a breakthrough in…