Hugo de Jonge, the Dutch health minister, said that “incurably ill” children ages 1 to 12 should be able to…
Calcium bursts kill drug-resistant tumor cells
Multidrug resistance (MDR) — a process in which tumors become resistant to multiple medicines — is the main cause of…
Remember that fake news you read? It may help you remember even more
Thinking back on a time you encountered false information or ‘fake news’ may prime your brain to better recall truthful…
Safe sex or risky romance? Young adults make the rational choice
Eros, the fabled Greek god of love, was said to bring confusion and weaken the mind. New research, however, suggests…
Pinpointing the ‘silent’ mutations that gave the coronavirus an evolutionary edge
Researchers have identified a number of ‘silent’ mutations in the roughly 30,000 letters of the COVID-19 virus’s genetic code that…
How is STEM children’s programming prioritizing diversity?
The first large-scale analysis of characters featured in STEM-related educational programming revealed that of the characters appearing in STEM television…
Is sitting always bad for your mind? A new study suggests maybe not
It’s generally accepted health advice that adults of all ages should sit less, move more, and engage in regular exercise…
Could excessive sugar intake contribute to aggressive behaviors, ADHD, bipolar disorder?
New research suggests that conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity syndrome (ADHD), bipolar disorder, and even aggressive behaviors may be…
Investigational ALS drug prolongs patient survival in clinical trial
An experimental medication that was recently shown to slow the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis has now demonstrated the potential…
Emergency Use Authorization of Covid Vaccines — Safety and Efficacy Follow-up Considerations
Confidence in any Covid-19 vaccine that is made available under an emergency use authorization (EUA) will depend on the rigor…