Not only is Ashley Graham a body positive queen with a super relatable social media presence, but she also has phenomenal skin. It’s the angelic skin the rest of us mere mortals dream of when slathering on serums and spot treatments. So when Harper’s Bazaar released a video of the…
Nope, 'Mommy-&-Me' Outfits Aren't Just For Girls
These days, it feels like adorable mother-daughter matching outfits are everywhere. From chic dresses to tiny bikinis to trendy rompers, even down to matching floral headbands, the mommy-and-me matchy-matchy girly-girly options are seemingly endless. But mother-son outfits? Where on earth are they?? Yeah, it’s hard to be a mom of…
Study finds new pathway for potential glioblastoma treatment
A team led by Texas A&M University’s College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (CVM) researcher Dr. Stephen Safe has discovered a new pathway that may help suppress the development of glioblastoma tumors, one of the deadliest forms of cancer. The Texas A&M team’s research focuses on the AH receptor,…
What’s the right way for scientists to edit human genes? 5 essential reads
Since scientists first figured out how to edit genes with precision using a technology called CRISPR, they’ve been grappling with when and how to do it ethically. Is it reasonable to edit human genes with CRISPR? What about human genes in reproductive cells that pass the edits on to future…
Simple protocol for assessing maturation of HPCs from induced pluripotent stem cells
Researchers have developed a guide to help labs standardize the production of mature hepatic-like cells (HPCs) from stem cells and easily compare gene expression of HPCs to actual human liver tissue. This moderately high throughput protocol can enable a relatively quick assessment of the efficacy of stem cell differentiation and…
Adults who mix cannabis with opioids for pain report higher anxiety, depression
A researcher from the University of Houston has found that adults who take prescription opioids for severe pain are more likely to have increased anxiety, depression and substance abuse issues if they also use marijuana. “Given the fact that cannabis potentially has analgesic properties, some people are turning to it…
Delays in heart failure diagnosis for chronically ill people leads to much worse outcomes
More people are being diagnosed in hospital with heart failure than in the community because vital heart failure symptoms are being missed. A major Leicester Diabetes Centre study, which has looked at data collected across a 20-year period, has found that over 70 percent of people are not being diagnosed…
Rutgers-developed model for ICU pharmacists addresses common dilemma for hospitals
A new team-based model for intensive care unit (ICU) pharmacists, developed by Rutgers and RWJBarnabas Health System, resolves a common dilemma for hospitals and improves care for critically ill patients. Many ICUs include a team of general practice pharmacists, supplemented by one who specializes in critical care. Typically, only the…
Hurricane checklist: batteries, bottled water—and A plan for heart care
With hurricane season in full swing, the constant counsel along the nation’s coastlines is to be prepared. But that means more than filling disaster kits with non-perishable food or planning out evacuation routes. Doctors who have helped in hurricanes say people also must plan to stay healthy before the storm—and…
Tumor macrophage marker offers unique target for treatment
Macrophages are white blood cells that accumulate in tumors, where they aid cancer progression. Now scientists have identified a surface protein found only on the macrophages residing in tumors, exposing a target for precise tumor treatments. Most tumors contain macrophages, a type of immune cells, that aid tumor growth through…
Nine ways your dark chocolate habit could be good for your health
If you can’t go one day without gorging on some chocolate – you might be surprised to learn that it could be doing wonders for your health. Now, let’s get one thing straight, we’re not talking milk and white, but plain (unflavoured) dark chocolate – the higher the cocoa percentage,…