At an average age of 70, these women divers in South Korea still forage in the sea up to 10 hours a day and spend more than half of that time underwater.
Flu viruses often enter the body through mucous tissue in the nose. Researchers are developing new ways to protect such areas.
In two studies of mice, a molecule called leukotriene helped trigger food-induced anaphylaxis. A drug approved for asthma — zileuton — diminished it.
Golden apple snails can regrow full, functional eyes. Studying their genes may reveal how to repair human eye injuries.
An analysis of 30 trials delivered a surprising twist: One exercise outperformed walking, resistance training and aerobic exercise in the treatment of sleep disorders such as insomnia.
The recommended age for starting colorectal cancer screening is now 45. That shift may explain a rise in early cases.
Probiotics containing Lactobacillus gasseri Lg-36 prevented C. difficile infections in mice, but L. acidophilus probiotics made infection more likely.
Routine tests in the third trimester may catch missed cases and flag the need for treatment that reduces a baby‘s risk of getting HIV to near zero.
A leftover from microbes’ meals is linked to early heart disease in people. In mice, it contributed to plaque buildup in the arteries.
Studies suggest that people who had seasonal flus or vaccinations have low antibody levels against H5N1 bird flu.
