Consuming a plant-based diet can lower blood pressure even if small amounts of meat and dairy are consumed too, according…
When Caring for Your Child’s Needs Becomes a Job All Its Own
For some parents, work outside the home is impossible as they navigate complicated and frustrating systems for help. But they…
Genetic mutations help MRSA to become highly resistant to antibiotics
Scientists have found that genetic mutations in MRSA allow it to evolve and become more resistant to antibiotics such as…
Antiviral method against herpes paves the way for combating incurable viral infections
Researchers have discovered a new method to treat human herpes viruses. The new broad-spectrum method targets physical properties in the…
Big brains and dexterous hands
Primates with large brains can master more complex hand movements than those with smaller brains. However, fine motor skills such…
How COVID-19 causes smell loss
Loss of smell, or anosmia, is one of the earliest and most commonly reported symptoms of COVID-19. A new study…
Sputum testing provides higher rate of COVID-19 detection
In a meta-analysis, researchers found that sputum was more accurate than nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal swabs. The study also shows early…
Neurons are genetically programmed to have long lives
Most neurons are created during embryonic development and have no ”backup” after birth. Researchers have generally believed that their survival…
Proposed framework for integrating chatbots into health care
While chatbots are becoming more widespread in health care, it’s important to implement them thoughtfully and constantly evaluate them in…
Heart transplants declined sharply during pandemic
Heart transplants, donor hearts, and transplant waitlists all fell sharply at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United…