A group led by scientists from the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) in Japan have developed a new…
Discovery of bacterial ancestor yields new insight on calcium channels
The discovery of a calcium channel that is likely a ‘missing link’ in the evolution of mammalian calcium channels has…
New study associates intake of dairy milk with greater risk of breast cancer
Intake of dairy milk is associated with a greater risk of breast cancer in women — up to 80% depending…
Short-lived ‘soda’ tax worked
A study of beverage sales in Cook County, Illinois, shows that for four months in 2017 — when the county…
Moral distress of physicians who care for older adults
Researchers report that about four of 10 doctors caring for older adult patients who require a surrogate decision-maker experienced moral…
Adults don’t need tetanus, diphtheria boosters if fully vaccinated as children
Adults do not need tetanus or diphtheria booster shots if they’ve already completed their childhood vaccination series against these rare,…
Noninvasive, self-adhesive sensor predicted worsening heart failure in veterans
A removable, noninvasive, self-adhesive sensor successfully predicted worsening heart failure and the need for hospitalization in veterans several days before…
Allergists encourage parents of food-allergic kids to recognize their own anxiety
Allergists in the study said thoughtful and balanced communication and having credible information to share with your child go a…
The Distorted Reflections of an Eating Disorder
The mirror became a cruel optical illusion: I kept crunching, tucking, sweating and squatting, but my reflection just got uglier.
The Distorted Reflections of an Eating Disorder
The mirror became a cruel optical illusion: I kept crunching, tucking, sweating and squatting, but my reflection just got uglier.