In a new study of older adults living in a senior continuing care facility, researchers parse how distinctive factors, such…
Obesity rising faster in rural areas than cities
Obesity is increasing more rapidly in the world’s rural areas than in cities, according to a new study of global…
Ethicist shines light on lack of discussion about body donation after euthanasia
As New Zealand considers a bill looking to legalize euthanasia, an ethicist considers it’s time to shine the light on…
Genetic therapy heals damage caused by heart attack
Researchers have found that therapy that can induce heart cells to regenerate after a heart attack.
Avocados, as a substitution for carbohydrates, can suppress hunger without adding calories
A new study suggests that meals that include fresh avocado as a substitute for refined carbohydrates can significantly suppress hunger…
Caution: Grapefruit juice may impose risk on patients with long QT syndrome and should be avoided when taking QT-prolonging drugs
Research confirms that grapefruit juice prolongs the QT interval. This finding has implications for patients taking medications that prolong the…
A step toward better understanding brain anatomy of autism spectrum disorder
A new study set out to settle some of the discrepancies related to brain anatomy and autism spectrum disorder (ASD),…
Researchers create ‘impossible’ nano-sized protein cages with the help of gold
Researchers have succeeded in creating a ‘protein cage’ — a nanoscale structure that could be used to deliver drugs to…
‘Good enough’ parenting is good enough, study finds
Caregivers need only ‘get it right’ 50 percent of the time when responding to babies’ need for attachment to have…
Intelligence can link to health and aging
For over 100 years, scientists have sought to understand what links a person’s general intelligence, health and aging. In a…