What to Feed Baby, or Let Baby Feed Themself
Baby-led weaning can be trendy and give babies a more varied diet, but how does it compare to a standard pureed baby food diet?
Tag: health
Teeth Hold a Permanent Record of Smoking Habits
A smoking habit is visible on the roots of one’s teeth after quitting and even after death, giving clues for forensics and archaeology.
Fungus Fighter: Tackling Fungal Infections
Fungal infections are widespread and tricky to kill off, but could we disarm them instead? A look at Candida albicans and a bacterial antibiotic.
Nanotechnology for Healing Chronic Wounds
New Brazilian nanoparticle attacks chronic wounds on two fronts: controlling inflammation and accelerating skin regeneration.
Hydrogel Packaging Can Tell Us If Food Isn’t Fresh
New hydrogel packaging developed that keeps food fresh longer and changes color when food bacteria has reached a spoiled level.
Undisclosed Chemicals Found in Most Household Products
A study of personal care and cleaning products found that most contain undisclosed chemicals, or chemicals that are not listed on the label.
Stress: A Hidden Trigger for Autoimmunity
Is your “fight or flight” response doing more harm than good? Uncovering a startling link between chronic stress and autoimmune conditions.
Harness Healing Properties of Plants with Hydrogels
Hydrogels made from Jelly Fig plants and other natural components shown to improve diabetic wound healing.
Doctors Prefer to Explain Anxiety As an Evolutionary Response
Anxiety affects millions of people. But what is the most beneficial way to explain what causes anxiety?
Phytochemicals in Plant Tissue Culture of Eucalyptus Tree Cells
Plant tissue cultures of eucalyptus tree cells have greater anti-inflammatory properties than naturally grown leaves.