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Household aerosols now emit more harmful volatile organic compound air pollution than all UK vehicles

Aerosol products used in the home now emit more harmful volatile organic compound (VOC) air pollution than all the vehicles in the UK, new research shows.

27 Apr 2021

Menopausal symptoms in breast cancer patients could be reduced through CBT delivered by nurses

Menopausal symptoms - hot flushes and night sweats – experienced by women with breast cancer can be reduced through group cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) delivered by breast care nurses, a new clinical trial reveals.

27 Apr 2021

Researchers discover elusive cell type in fish sensory organs

One of the evolutionary disadvantages for mammals, relative to other vertebrates like fish and chickens, is the inability to regenerate sensory hair cells.

26 Apr 2021

COVID-19 survivors have increased risk of death for at least six months

As the COVID-19 pandemic has progressed, it has become clear that many survivors - even those who had mild cases - continue to manage a variety of health problems long after the initial infection should have resolved.

23 Apr 2021

3D-printed anatomical finger model offers procedural guidance of trigger finger injections

Treatment of an injured or diseased joint may require precise insertion of a syringe needle -- musculoskeletal sonography can help guide clinicians as they drain fluid from arthritic knees or inject corticosteroids into trigger fingers.

22 Apr 2021

Researchers develop a rapid method to assess thirdhand smoke contaminants in household fabrics

A study led by scientists at the University of California, Riverside, has found chemicals in thirdhand smoke, or THS, get extracted more readily from household fabrics in a humid environment than in a dry one.

16 Apr 2021

Medical cannabis use for severe childhood epilepsy may be linked to early puberty

The use of medical cannabis for severe childhood epilepsy may be linked to early puberty, doctors have warned in the journal BMJ Case Reports after treating a 2 year old boy with the condition

15 Apr 2021

SARS-CoV-2 variants are widely spread across the Houston metropolitan area

In late 2020, several concerning SARS-CoV-2 variants emerged globally. They are believed to be more easily transmissible, and there is concern that some may reduce the effectiveness of antibody treatments and vaccines.

14 Apr 2021

Many women show their natural grey hair to feel authentic

Many women "risk" allowing natural grey hair to show in order to feel authentic, a new study shows. Researchers from the University of Exeter surveyed women who chose not to dye their grey hair, and found a "conflict" between looking natural and being seen as competent.

13 Apr 2021

Hay fever and asthma occur earlier in life and affect more people

The unpopular guests are already here. Hazel-, alder- and elm tree pollen sweep in over us during the early spring months, with birch pollen following in May. Then grass follows in June-July before mugwort pollen closes the season in late summer. All leading to more and more people suffering.

9 Apr 2021

Novel technique could speed up recovery from bone replacements

An international research team led by Monash University has uncovered a new technique that could speed up recovery from bone replacements by altering the shape and nucleus of individual stem cells.

9 Apr 2021

New cell counting method offers a robust protocol for studying animal brains

Using a surprisingly simple technique, researchers in the University of Arizona Department of Neuroscience have succeeded in approximating how many brain cells make up the brains of several species of bees, ants and wasps.

9 Apr 2021

Chemical substances in some cosmetic and beauty products could increase risk of endometriosis

Researchers from the University of Granada and the "San Cecilio de Granada" Teaching Hospital confirm that endocrine disruptors—chemical substances that may mimic or block the action of hormones—are present in some cosmetic products

6 Apr 2021

Mother's stress levels during conception could be a determinant of fetal sex

A study carried out by scientists from the University of Granada has revealed that women who experience stress both before becoming pregnant and during conception are almost twice as likely to have a girl as a boy.

6 Apr 2021

Type of material used in face masks and fabric layers can affect Covid-19 exposure risk

Wearing a face mask can protect yourself and others from Covid-19, but the type of material and how many fabric layers used can significantly affect exposure risk, finds a study from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

3 Apr 2021

Research provides insights on why redheads exhibit altered sensitivity to pain

New research led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital provides insights on why people with red hair exhibit altered sensitivity to certain kinds of pain. The findings are published in Science Advances.

2 Apr 2021

Researchers propose new standards to measure moisture leaks into bionic devices

Applied physicists at the University of Sydney have proposed new standards to measure moisture leaks into bionic devices such as pacemakers, cochlear hearing implants and retinal replacements.

29 Mar 2021

Indiana school goes extra mile to help vulnerable kids weather pandemic

After Covid-19 forced Olivia Goulding's Indiana middle school to switch back to remote learning late last year, the math teacher lost contact with many of her students.

23 Mar 2021

Doctors debate use of blood thinners to prevent clots in women after C-sections

Nearly all women who deliver babies through cesarean section at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City receive injections of the blood thinner heparin for weeks after the procedure, to prevent potentially life-threatening blood clots.

17 Mar 2021

Study reveals new mechanism by which hair follicles lose their regenerative capabilities

Hair grows from stem cells residing in hair follicles. During aging, the capability of hair follicles to grow hair is successively lost, leading to hair thinning and ultimately hair loss.

17 Mar 2021

Hair News and Research

Household aerosols now emit more harmful volatile organic compound air pollution than all UK vehicles

Menopausal symptoms in breast cancer patients could be reduced through CBT delivered by nurses

Researchers discover elusive cell type in fish sensory organs

COVID-19 survivors have increased risk of death for at least six months

3D-printed anatomical finger model offers procedural guidance of trigger finger injections

Researchers develop a rapid method to assess thirdhand smoke contaminants in household fabrics

Medical cannabis use for severe childhood epilepsy may be linked to early puberty

SARS-CoV-2 variants are widely spread across the Houston metropolitan area

Many women show their natural grey hair to feel authentic

Hay fever and asthma occur earlier in life and affect more people

Novel technique could speed up recovery from bone replacements

New cell counting method offers a robust protocol for studying animal brains

Chemical substances in some cosmetic and beauty products could increase risk of endometriosis

Mother's stress levels during conception could be a determinant of fetal sex

Type of material used in face masks and fabric layers can affect Covid-19 exposure risk

Research provides insights on why redheads exhibit altered sensitivity to pain

Researchers propose new standards to measure moisture leaks into bionic devices

Indiana school goes extra mile to help vulnerable kids weather pandemic

Doctors debate use of blood thinners to prevent clots in women after C-sections

Study reveals new mechanism by which hair follicles lose their regenerative capabilities

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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