Overdose from opiates has skyrocketed. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, on average, 130 Americans die every day…
Why you may be prone to hiring a liar, and not even know it
Researchers find that people don’t always disapprove of deception. In fact, they perceive the ability to deceive as an asset…
New vulnerability found in major human viruses
Discovery of a new feature of a large class of pathogenic viruses may allow development of new antiviral medications for…
Medical News Today: What causes pupils of different sizes?
The medical term for pupils of different sizes is anisocoria. Find out about the possible causes of anisocoria here, as…
Drug to treat malaria could mitigate hereditary hearing loss
The ability to hear depends on proteins to reach the outer membrane of sensory cells in the inner ear. But…
Electronic consultations can streamline, simplify care in allergy and immunology
A study finds that electronic consultations in allergy and immunology can simplify the process of providing the most appropriate care,…
Motorized scooter head injuries on the rise
Facial and head injuries from riding electric scooters have tripled over the past decade, according to a study.
How fathers, children should spend time together
Fathers who spend lots of time helping out with child care-related tasks on workdays are developing the best relationships with…
How bosses react influences whether workers speak up
Speaking up in front of a supervisor can be stressful — but it doesn’t have to be, according to new…
Genetics influence how protective childhood vaccines are for individual infants
A genome-wide search in thousands of children in the UK and Netherlands has revealed genetic variants associated with differing levels…