Researchers estimate non-verbal learning disorder may affect up to 3 million children in the United States.
Work-related stress linked to increased risk for peripheral artery disease
People who reported work-related stress were more likely to be hospitalized for treatment of peripheral artery disease compared to those…
New type of immune cell discovered in breast ducts
Breast cancer researchers have discovered a new type of immune cell that helps to keep breast tissue healthy by regulating…
People with brown fat may burn 15% more calories
Short-term cold exposure may help people with brown fat burn 15% more calories than those without, according to a small…
Smart contact lenses that diagnose and treat diabetes
Medical researchers have develops wireless smart contact lenses for diagnosis and treatment of diabetes.
New DNA test will improve tracking of Salmonella food-poisoning outbreaks
Researchers report the development of a sensitive and specific assay to detect different serotypes of Salmonella, paving the way for…
A child’s home environment can impact the risk of developing depression
New research finds that children’s rearing environment has a meaningful impact on their risk for major depression later in life,…
Two-person-together MRI scans on couples investigates how touching is perceived in the brain
Researchers can now scan two people together, showing that touching synchronizes couple’s brains, making them mirror each other’s movements.
Urban slums are uniquely vulnerable to COVID-19: Here’s how to help
Government-enforced social isolation can be devastating for the nearly 1 billion people around the globe currently dwelling in urban slums,…
Hugs and kisses: Research connects affection, attachment style and marriage satisfaction
Go ahead: Give your partner a hug or cuddle while you catch some Netflix. According to recently published research, it…