Counties in the United States with greater gaps between rich and poor have a higher rate of homicide deaths involving…
Indoor exposure to air pollution studied
In an Indoor Air study conducted in a suburb of the city of Kuopio, Finland, relatively short-lasting wood and candle…
Focusing on the fovea
Using high-throughput genetic sequencing methods, scientists have created the first cellular atlas of the primate retina, an important foundation for…
How blood vessels protect the brain during inflammation
Researchers have discovered how blood vessels protect the brain during inflammation — a finding that could lead to the development…
A prosthetic that restores the sense of where your hand is
Researchers have developed a next-generation bionic hand that allows amputees to regain their proprioception. The results of the study are…
Student likeability might be link between academic success and risk of depression
A new study suggests that children doing well in classrooms are more popular and emotionally secure than their peers who…
People with osteoporosis should avoid spinal poses in yoga, study says
Yoga postures that flex the spine beyond its limits may raise the risk of compression fractures in people with thinning…
Prenatal exposure to phthalates linked to motor skill deficiencies at age 11
Scientists report motor skills problems in children exposed during pregnancy to plasticizer chemicals known as phthalates that are widely used…
Consuming garlic and onions may lower colorectal cancer risk
Consumption of allium vegetables — which include garlic, leeks, and onions — was linked with a reduced risk of in…
Radio-tracking dolphins reveals intimate details about their behavior
The most extensive radio-tracking effort of bottlenose dolphins in the Indian River Lagoon using radio-telemetry reveals new and surprising information…