Category: 6. Health

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A research team from the Medical University of Vienna and the Medical University of Graz has discovered a previously unknown genetic cause of hereditary optic atrophy, a degenerative disease of the optic nerve associated with…

A study published in Environment International concludes that air pollution during pregnancy is associated with slower brain maturation in newborns. It is the first study to analyze brain development within the first month of life…

In total, there were 775 project grants that received CIHR funding in 2023. Seven bridge grants were removed, leaving a total of 768 unique project grants that received a total of $651,948,708 in research funding. In 2023, the average project…

There is a wide array of anopheline mosquitoes capable of transmitting malaria in Africa, and each species has varied behaviours, distribution, and seasonality that influences their roles in malaria transmission [25]. For vector control to be…

A deep learning model accurately identified mitral valve prolapse (MVP) from transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE), and its predictions were associated with clinical endpoints such as mitral regurgitation (MR) and future mitral valve repair or…

A MAJOR randomised trial has shown that providing financial subsidies for healthy foods produces better blood pressure control than pre-packed food boxes, unlocking new potential for improving outcomes through an effective blood pressure…

Fukuoka, Japan—In the search for eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic herbicides, researchers from Kyushu University, Japan, have identified a potent, weed-inhibiting compound in the leaves of the Manchurian walnut tree (Juglans…