Scientists have devised an innovative imaging technique that could provide in depth images of tissues and organs in a wholly…
Medical mistrust impacts African American men’s preventive health, but racism also matters
Mistrust of health care providers, fueled by painful experiences with racism, makes African American men more likely to delay routine…
Air pollution cuts are saving lives in New York state
Lower air pollution levels saved an estimated 5,660 lives in New York State in 2012, compared to 2002 levels, according…
Gene mutation combo linked to common cancer in women
Researchers have identified a combination of two gene mutations that is linked to endometrial cancer.
Brain stimulation for PTSD patients
Electrical engineers report that the tiny beads of sweat, which appear in patients experiencing PTSD or other neuropsychiatric disorders can…
Chemotherapy drugs react differently to radiation while in water
Researchers have studied the way various molecules, found in chemotherapy drugs, react to ionization by radiation similar to that used…
New test to snare those lying about a person’s identity
A new test could help police to determine when criminals or witnesses are lying about their knowledge of a person’s…
Transport by mobile stroke units get patients quicker treatment than ambulance
Every second counts for stroke patients, as studies show they can lose up to 27 million brain cells per minute.…
Nanosecond pulsed electric fields activate immune cells
Nanosecond pulsed electric fields are strong electrical pulses over a very short period of time (nanoseconds) that results in high…
Tiny biodegradable circuits for releasing painkillers inside the body
Researchers have developed biodegradable microresonators that can be heated locally with a wireless system. Doctors could soon be using them…