Prickly pear trees and the brown seaweed, commonly known as Peacocks tail, are a common sight in the Mediterranean.Credit: Stephanie Ghio
The Mediterranean is a haven for lovers of crystal-clear seas and sun-kissed landscapes. Now, thanks to the work of...
Scientists at the University of Aberdeen identify gene which could play role in determining muscle mass. Credit: Flickr/Michael Havens
Scientists have identified a gene they think could play a role in determining a person's muscle mass - which is linked...
Black men and women are two to three times more likely than whites to be hospitalized or die from asthma. Image Credit: Flickr/Michael Havens
African Americans may be less responsive to asthma treatment and more likely to die from the...
Spotting eating disorder symptoms in children as young as nine years old will allow medics to intervene early and save lives, experts say.
A team from Newcastle University has identified that girls and boys with more eating disorder symptoms at...
In people over the age of 65, acute respiratory infections -- such as the common cold, influenza, or pneumonia -- can lead to potentially life-threatening complications.
Older adults who live in long-term care facilities are at especially high risk for...
The researchers discovered that moderate- as well as high-levels of physical activity were associated with a decreased risk of heart disease and death from all causes, including from events such as strokes or heart attacks.Image Credit: Flickr/Ängsbacka
Being physically inactive...
Older people who followed a Mediterranean diet retained more brain volume over a three-year period than those who did not follow the diet as closely, a new study says. Image Credit: Flickr/mealmakeovermoms
A new study shows that older people who...
The cancer death rate dropped from its peak of 215.1 (per 100,000 population) in 1991 to 161.2 (per 100,000 population) in 2014, the latest year for which data was available to analyze. Image Credit: Flickr/stroudlisa
A steady decline over...
Comparison of wounds healing with and without hair follicles. Credit: Penn Medicine
Doctors have found a way to manipulate wounds to heal as regenerated skin rather than scar tissue. The method involves transforming the most common type of cells found...
Scientists have revealed how cancer cells are able to break free of the physical restraints imposed by their surroundings in order to grow and spread around the body.
The research could point to new ways to treat or prevent the...
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A new study finds that 50% of the Canadian public is unaware that they suffer from high blood pressure, with most of them unaware of their condition or unwilling to address and manage their high blood pressure.
Hypertension...
