Problems with disposal of dangerous materials led the government to suspend research at the military’s leading biodefense center.
Prenatal parental stress linked to behaviour problems in toddlers
Expectant parents’ emotional struggles predict emotional and behavioral problems in 2-year-olds, new research shows. The same study reveals, for the…
Urban sprawl creates food deserts
Urban sprawl has led to the creation of food deserts in metropolitan areas across the United States, according to a…
Is it safe to use an electric fan for cooling?
The safety and effectiveness of electric fans in heatwaves depend on the climate and basing public health advice on common…
Gut throws cells overboard when chemical insults build up
Researchers were testing more than 20 non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) in an attempt to make the zebrafish a new model…
Key step toward cancer treatments that leave healthy cells unharmed
Researchers have opened up a possible avenue for new cancer therapies that don’t have the side effects that oftentimes accompany…
Blocking key mineral uptake could prevent gonorrhea infection
Blocking the ability of the bacterial pathogen that causes gonorrhea to uptake the mineral zinc can stop infection by this…
Medical News Today: How do you know when a stubbed toe is serious?
Stubbing a toe can be very painful. It can be hard to tell whether the toe is bruised, broken, or…
Opioid use recovery requires persistence, range of services
Successful recovery from opioid use disorder appears to be even more challenging than recovery from alcohol use disorder, and individuals…
Scientists can now manipulate brain cells using smartphone
A team of scientists have invented a device that can control neural circuits using a tiny brain implant controlled by…