A new preliminary study provides some of the earliest pieces of evidence that the COVID-19 outbreak affected people mentally as…
Observing the internal 3D structure of the nipple to understand and fight breast cancer
Researchers employed X-ray dark-field computed tomography to create three-dimensional renderings of the internal structure of the human nipple, thereby elucidating…
Premature birth linked to the mother’s vaginal microbiome
Pregnant women who deliver early are more likely to have a varied vaginal microbiome, especially in their first trimester. Combining…
Celiac disease linked to increased risk of premature death
People with celiac disease have increased risk of dying prematurely, despite increased awareness of the disease in recent years and…
Is autoimmunity on the rise?
A study provides evidence that the prevalence of autoimmunity — when the immune system goes awry and attacks the body…
Therapy dogs may help lower emergency clinicians’ stress
New research indicates that for physicians and nurses working evening shifts in the emergency department, interacting with a therapy dog…
Early bedtime may help children maintain healthy weight
Going to bed early and following a consistent bedtime routine may help reduce children’s risk of becoming overweight or obese,…
Mindfulness program may benefit patients with irritable bowel syndrome
Adults with irritable bowel syndrome experienced fewer gastrointestinal symptoms after they participated in a mindfulness program meant to reduce stress.
Researchers assess bird flu virus subtypes in China
The avian influenza virus subtype H16N3 is currently detectable in many countries. To examine the potential threat to humans of…
False memories of crime appear real when retold to others
People are no better than chance at identifying when someone else is recounting a false or real memory of a…