A new study shows why it is sometimes difficult for consumers to internalize retracted information from companies or news organizations.
Cynical social media voices can erode trust in news media
Amid rising concerns about low public trust in mainstream media institutions, a new study found that real-life and online social…
Scientists discover how potent bacterial toxin kills MRSA bacteria
Scientists have discovered how a potent bacterial toxin is able to target and kill MRSA, paving the way for potential…
Adding weight loss counseling to group visits improves diabetes outcomes
For people with difficult-to-control diabetes, adding intensive weight management counseling to group medical visits provided extra health benefits beyond improved…
Unique case of disease resistance reveals possible Alzheimer’s treatment
Defying the odds, an individual at high risk for early-onset Alzheimer’s disease remained dementia-free for many years beyond what was…
Medical News Today: Study zeroes in on gut bacteria that may cause bowel cancer
New research uses Mendelian randomization and genetic data to study potential causal relations between certain types of gut bacteria and…
Medical News Today: Breast cancer: An innovative blood test could aid early detection
Researchers from the United Kingdom are developing a blood test that could help doctors easily detect breast cancer up to…
Some skin cancers may start in hair follicles
Some of the most deadly skin cancers may start in stem cells that lend color to hair, and originate in…
Is physical activity always good for the heart?
Physical activity is thought to be our greatest ally in the fight against cardiovascular disease. But there may be significant…
Poll reveals older adults’ risky use of antibiotics, opportunities to improve prescribing
Half of older Americans got help from the infection-fighting power of antibiotics in the past 2 years, a new poll…