Researchers have created an artificial network to simulate the brain, demonstrating that tinkering with inhibitory circuits leads to extended memory.
Number of depressed over-65s unchanged but antidepressant use soars
The proportion of people aged over 65 on antidepressants has more than doubled in two decades — according to new…
How the colon prioritizes gas detox over energy use
Smelly flatulence is one way our bodies manage our well-being. It turns out expelling noxious gas takes priority in our…
Particles emitted by consumer 3D printers could hurt indoor air quality
The particles emitted from 3D printers can negatively impact indoor air quality and have the potential to harm respiratory health,…
Diabetes advances poised to help manage blood sugar after meals
Mealtimes can become a difficult experience for individuals with diabetes. After a meal, blood sugar levels may soar as the…
Large, long-term study suggests link between eating mushrooms and a lower risk of prostate cancer
Results from the first long-term cohort study of more than 36,000 Japanese men over decades suggest an association between eating…
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2019: How cells sense and adapt to oxygen availability
The 2019 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is being awarded jointly to William G. Kaelin Jr., Sir Peter J.…
Computer kidney sheds light on proper hydration
A new computer kidney could tell researchers more about the impacts of medicines taken by people who don’t drink enough…
Medical News Today: How whales and dolphins evolved for life at sea
New research identifies 85 genes, the loss of which may have allowed whales, dolphins, and other cetaceans to adapt to…
Is Your Child Struggling in School? Talk to Your Pediatrician
A new report advises pediatricians to give academic failure the same attention as any other complex problem affecting a child.