Researchers analyzing the sales of oral antibiotics for children in 70 high- and middle-income countries found that consumption varies widely…
Gene that lets you eat as much as you want holds promise against obesity
It sounds too good to be true, but a novel approach that might allow you to eat as much as…
How becoming a manager can be a double-edged sword
A new study calls the transition to manager a ‘double-edged sword’ and found that a manager’s ability to mentally detach…
In team sports, chemistry matters
Researchers analyzed game statistics across major sports and online games, revealing that past shared success among teammates improves their team’s…
Early clinical trial data show gene therapy reversing sickle cell anemia
After over a decade of preclinical research and development, a new gene therapy treatment for sickle cell anemia (SCA) is…
New study sheds light on medication administration errors leading to death — omission is a common cause
Medication administration errors leading to death are common with anticoagulants and antibiotics in particular, according to a new study that…
Can guaranteed admissions help reduce college undermatching?
Low-income, highly qualified students are more likely to choose selective universities that match their academic profiles when they know their…
Mothers whose responses to infants’ facial cues increase report stronger bonds with babies
A new study examines whether pregnancy changes mothers’ neural sensitivity to infants’ facial cues, and whether such changes affect mother-infant…
Mountain splendor? Scientists know where your eyes will look
Using precise brain measurements, researchers predicted how people’s eyes move when viewing natural scenes, an advance in understanding the human…
Older women who suffer tooth loss more likely to develop high blood pressure
A study indicates that postmenopausal women who experience tooth loss are at higher risk of developing high blood pressure.