Credit: Universitat Oberta de Catalunya Eating food rich in iron, consuming more calcium and monitoring levels of vitamin D are some of the recommendations for female athletes deduced from a study performed within the framework of the Master’s Degree in Food for Physical Exercise and Sport of the Universitat Oberta…
New study shows that stress during childhood and adolescence can modify the brain
A study by the University of Valencia (UV) and the INCLIVA Health Research Institute, of the Clinical Hospital of Valencia, shows that stress during the early stages of life can modify the brain, particularly in women. The study, led by Juan Nácher, Professor of Cell Biology and a member of…
The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine bet that paid off
With a strategic alliance, 24-hour production and a bit of luck, Pfizer and BioNTech were able to roll out their COVID vaccine at a brisk pace and relatively free of controversy. US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and BioNTech, a smaller German biotech firm, joined forces on April 9, 2020, as the…
Convincing evidence that type 2 diabetes is associated with increased risk of Parkinson’s
Research from Queen Mary University of London has concluded that there is convincing evidence that type 2 diabetes is associated with an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease. The same study found that there was also evidence that type 2 diabetes may contribute to faster disease progression in patients who already…
Pregnant Halsey Wanted to Start Family While 'Approaching That 30 Benchmark'
Perfect timing. Pregnant Halsey started thinking more about motherhood as she got closer to her 30th birthday. Everything Pregnant Halsey Has Said About Having Kids Over the Years “Approaching that 30 benchmark, it’s like, ‘OK, what do I want to accomplish in my career? And [don’t I] want to start…
How to make fitness goals that you will actually stick to in 2021
The New Year is all about setting your intentions, and when it comes to fitness, January is a great opportunity to reset your goals. But New Year’s resolutions are notoriously hard to stick to, and with so much disruption to our fitness regimes this year, and with gyms likely to…
AI technique that predicts cell growth could someday diagnose cancer or develop new drugs
Machine learning technologies are everywhere. They’re used by search engines, social media, and even in online banking. But one area that this technology is still emerging is medicine. Machine learning technologies could be very promising in medicine, and could be used for many applications, such as detecting signs of disease…
Two trials show promising results with gene therapies that target sickle-cell anemia
Two teams of researchers working independently have found success in trialing gene therapies targeting sickle-cell anemia. Both teams have published papers in the New England Journal of Medicine describing their work and results. The first team comprised members from the U.S., Germany, Canada and France; they used the CRISPR-Cas9 gene…
Study details how aerobic exercise reverses degenerative process that leads to metabolic diseases
Adipose tissue is not just a simple reservoir of energy for periods of food scarcity. It contributes significantly to regulation of the metabolism, releasing various molecules into the bloodstream, including microRNAs that modulate the expression of key genes in different parts of the organism, including the liver, pancreas, and muscles….
Researchers engineer tiny machines that deliver medicine efficiently
Inspired by a parasitic worm that digs its sharp teeth into its host’s intestines, Johns Hopkins researchers have designed tiny, star-shaped microdevices that can latch onto intestinal mucosa and release drugs into the body. David Gracias, Ph.D., a professor in the Johns Hopkins University Whiting School of Engineering, and Johns…
New study shows that football fixture pile-ups are forcing layers and coaches to change
Dr. Liam Harper has co-authored a new paper on fixture congestion and performance with colleagues Dr. Richard Page of Edge Hill University and Ross Julian from the University of Münster in Germany. Published in the journal Sports Medicine, the findings of their systematic review and meta-analysis include that while modern…