A new study has found that online brain game exercises can enable people in their 70s and even 80s to…
How ergonomic is your warehouse job? Soon, an app might be able to tell you
Researchers at the UW have used machine learning to develop a new system that can monitor factory and warehouse workers…
Blood vessels turning into bone-like particles
A researcher has found that blood vessels within bone marrow may progressively convert into bone with advancing age.
Medical News Today: Earwax color chart: What to know
The ears are self-cleaning and produce earwax to push out dirt and debris. In this article, learn what different ear…
Medical News Today: What to know about the IUD for endometriosis
An intrauterine device, or IUD, can help some people manage the symptoms of endometriosis. Learn about how it works and…
Are attitudes contagious? Nonverbal messages
A new study examined whether people can acquire attitudes toward other individuals from the nonverbal signals that are directed toward…
Single protein plays important dual transport roles in the brain
Scientists report that halting production of synaptotagmin 17 (syt-17) blocks growth of axons. Equally significant, when cells made more syt-17,…
Possible new treatment strategy for lung cancer
It is estimated there will be roughly 228,000 new lung cancer cases this year, and nearly 30% of those patients…
Medical News Today: What causes a persistent headache?
A persistent headache, or a headache that won’t go away, can have many causes. This article discusses common causes, treatment…
Need a mental break? Avoid your cellphone
Using a cellphone to take a break during mentally challenging tasks does not allow the brain to recharge effectively and…