However convinced we may be that science is not just for men, the concept of science remains much more strongly…
An innovative new diagnostic for Lyme disease
Researchers describe an early detection method for pinpointing molecular signatures of the disease with high accuracy.
Stable home lives improve prospects for preemies
Researchers have found that as premature babies grow, their mental health may be related less to the medical challenges they…
Helping Children Learn to Eat Well
We have a childhood obesity problem, but there are also problems with encouraging children to lose weight.
Simple blood test unmasks concussions absent on CT scans
Many patients with concussion have normal CT scans and are discharged from the hospital without follow-up. But a blood test…
Spikes in handgun purchases after high-profile events linked to more firearm injuries
A recent study assessed the sharp rise in handgun purchasing in 2012 after Sandy Hook and the re-election of President…
New way to bump off ticks: Dry up their saliva
Saliva from a tick’s bite can transmit pathogens that cause serious illnesses, such as Lyme disease, and significant agricultural losses.…
Remodeling unhealthful gut microbiomes to fight disease
You are what you eat — right down to the microbiome living in your gut. Today, scientists will report the…
Childhood cancer survivors at elevated risk of heart disease
Survivors of childhood cancer have higher risk of developing various types of heart disease due to cancer therapy, compared to…
Blood test detects concussion and subconcussive injuries in children and adults
In one of the largest studies of its kind, researchers are making new progress in finding ways to detect a…