In an effort to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of law enforcement searches for human remains in the wild, searchers…
Emerging evidence of an impending Parkinson’s disease pandemic identified
For most of human history Parkinson’s disease (PD) has been a rare disorder. However, demography and the by-products of industrialization…
Does the ‘buddy system’ approach to weight loss work?
One of the more common self-improvement goals, particularly in the winter months before ‘beach body’ season, is to lose weight.…
Scientists explore tick salivary glands as tool to study virus transmission, infection
The salivary glands of some tick species could become important research tools for studying how viruses are transmitted from ticks…
Streaming chill vibes? Spotify data says the season is the reason
Our music choices are influenced by season and time of day, and differ by gender, age, and geography, according to…
Lower obesity rates linked with public transportation use, study shows
Public transportation systems provide numerous economic benefits for a community. An added public health bonus provided by such systems may…
Smart, self-powered knee implants could reduce number of knee replacement surgeries
Smart knee implants may soon be a reality. Implants can provide doctors with regular activity updates and are powered by…
Shellfish could revolutionize human health research
Shellfish like oysters and mussels have the potential to revolutionize human health research, according to a new article. The study…
Faster weight loss no better than slow weight loss for health benefits
Losing weight slowly or quickly won’t tip the scale in your favor when it comes to overall health, according to…
Newborn babies have inbuilt ability to pick out words
Newborn babies are born with the innate skills needed to pick out words from language, a new study reveals.