Compounds in thermally abused cooking oils may trigger genetic, biochemical changes that hasten the progression of late-stage breast cancer, promoting…
When more women make decisions, the environment wins
When more women are involved in group decisions about land management, the group conserves more – particularly when offered financial…
Gift card incentives connected to healthier outcomes in employee wellness programs
Previous research shows that when choosing between different incentive options, employees prefer cash rewards. But cash might not be the…
Common cause in sudden death syndromes
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) are syndromes that share many medical similarities but…
Sleep and ageing: Two sides of one coin?
Researchers have discovered a brain process common to sleep and ageing in research that could pave the way for new…
New evidence links lifespan extension to metabolic regulation of immune system
Researchers have uncovered a new mechanism of lifespan extension that links caloric restriction with immune system regulation.
High-fructose corn syrup boosts intestinal tumor growth in mice
Consuming a daily modest amount of high-fructose corn syrup — the equivalent of people drinking about 12 ounces of a…
Study shows alarming increases of firearm deaths in US school-age children
From 1999 to 2017, 38,942 US children ages 5 to 18 years old were killed by firearms, averaging more than…
Antibodies stabilize plaque in arteries
Researchers have found that type IgG antibodies play an unexpected role in atherosclerosis. A study on mice shows that the…
The evolution of brain tumors
Scientists have found in a recent study that only three different genetic alterations drive the early development of malignant glioblastomas.…