Researchers at UBC Okanagan have developed a 3D bioprinted model that closely mimics the complexity of natural lung tissue – an innovation that could transform how scientists study lung diseases and develop new treatments.
An international team of scientists led by researchers from McMaster University has identified the most effective and safe treatments for chronic urticaria (chronic rash and itching), which affects about 1% of the population and can seriously impair quality of life, sleep and productivity.
Low levels of certain vitamins and minerals were linked to chronic pain in a study conducted by University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers and published in Pain Practice.
Smartphones can help people stay healthy by tracking sleep, steps and heart rate, but they can also identify mental health issues, a new study has found.
A new study has shown encouraging progress in developing a non-invasive method for diagnosing early signs of Parkinson's disease - up to seven years before motor symptoms appear - by analysing the chemical composition of the skin.