Most women do not link the risk of breast cancer with breast density, a...
A woman’s breast is composed of three types of tissue, namely fatty tissue, fibrous tissue, and glandular tissue. First, add to the size and...
New treatments have reduced melanoma death rates in the US
Melanoma is one of the most severe types of skin cancer. It develops in melanocytes, which are cells that produce melanin. The melanin pigment...
Getting enough vitamin D can improve your brain’s efficiency
Vitamin D, also known as cholecalciferol, is a fat-soluble vitamin and prohormone that can be obtained through food or sun exposure. This is essential...
Patients that choose their type 2 diabetes medications have a better quality of life
In the UK, approximately 90% of individuals with diabetes have type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is a leading cause of sickness and death affecting...
The Role Of Smoking In Cancer Incidence Across Different Socioeconomic Groups In England
According to a recent study focusing on the period between 2013 and 2017 published in PLOS ONE, abstinence from smoking could have prevented the...
Cognitive Decline and Brain Iron Deposition Linked to Moderate Drinking
Cognitive decline and brain iron deposition linked to moderate drinking
Neurodegeneration with brain iron deposition refers to a heterogenous group of neurodegenerative diseases, characterized by...
Study of Pediatric Dengue Identifies Antibodies That Offer Protection
According to a recent study, a team of researchers has identified antibody signatures that are associated with less severe dengue infection cases in children....
Could Brazil Be the Starting Point of the Next Pandemic?
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the surveillance around zoonotic diseases has increased globally due to its potential to become the next pandemic.
A research article...
The Human Cell Atlas Project
Researchers at the Wellcome Sanger Institute in the University of Cambridge, UK, have developed an atlas of all immune cells present in the human...
Aging And Frailty: Findings From Single-Cell Analysis Of Human Peripheral Blood
Frailty is a common syndrome in older adults and is characterized by weight loss, low activity, and weakness. Aging and frailty have been linked...