One in five cancer patients could be experiencing financial difficulties because of their care needs, according to new research.
Uranium in mine dust could dissolve in human lungs
Although active uranium mining in New Mexico has ceased, rates of cardiovascular and metabolic disease remain high in the population…
Neighborhoods with more green space may mean less heart disease
People who live in neighborhoods with more green spaces may have better blood vessel health and lower levels of stress,…
Scientists identify ‘youth factor’ in blood cells that speeds fracture repair
Researchers previously showed that introducing bone marrow stem cells to a bone injury can expedite healing, but the exact process…
How the brain hears and fears
What does the brain do when things go bump in the night? Researchers are looking at neural activity in the…
Study examines effects of different opioids on driving performance
A new study finds that the influence of single analgesic doses of methadone and buprenorphine — two different opioids —…
Cannabis-based compound may reduce seizures in children with epilepsy
A recent analysis of published studies indicates that the use of cannabinoids for the treatment of epilepsy in children looks…
Sleep problems in young adult students revealed in new study
A new study indicates that sleep problems are both prevalent and increasing among students.
Duration of infertility in men may affect sperm count
A longer duration of infertility in men was associated with lower sperm count and other parameters of impaired sperm, according…