Vitamin D levels in the Spanish population are lower than those of many northern European countries
Vitamin D is a hormone that is essential to a number of bodily processes, mainly absorbing and maintaining calcium, which is key for strong bones, but it also…
Microbiome composition influences depression
Our microbiome, the billions of microorganisms that live in and on our bodies. They control many important bodily functions, including those in our brain. Research by Amsterdam UMC,…
Unravelling the Secrets of a Good Night’s Sleep
Researchers from the University of Tsukuba identify a signalling pathway within brain cells that regulates how long and how deeply we sleep
Are the youngest children in class overmedicated?
The youngest children in a school grade are diagnosed with ADHD almost twice as often as the oldest in the class. The most widespread use of ADHD medication…
Antibody discovery paves way for new therapies against group A streptococcal infections
Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have discovered an antibody with the potential to protect against Strep A infection, as well as a rare form of antibody binding,…