Lesbian and gay couples might one day be able to produce offspring that share genetic traits from both parents, a
Day: October 13, 2018
Obesity Doubles Odds for Colon Cancer in Younger Women
Rates of colon cancer have declined among people 50 and older, they’re on the rise for younger Americans. Now, new
Sit-Stand Desks Good for the Mind. What About the Body?
Sit-stand” desks can get office workers on their feet more often — and improve their well-being along the way, a
Do Dimmer Days in Pregnancy Raise Postpartum Depression Risk?
According to a new study, dark days of winter may increase the risk for postpartum depression in pregnant women whose
Flu Shot in Pregnancy Lowers Risk of Flu Hospitalization
A new research shows that flu shot reduces a pregnant woman’s risk of hospitalization for flu by 40 percent. CDC researchers, analyzed
New microscope offers 4-D look at embryonic development in living mice
A smart new microscope has given scientists a front-row seat to the drama of mammalian development. For the first time,
Human retinas grown in a dish explain how color vision develops
Biologists at Johns Hopkins University grew human retinas to detect how cells that allow seeing color are made. The research
Mouse pups with same-sex parents born in China using stem cells and gene editing
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences were able to produce healthy mice with two mothers that went on to
Skip the Cold Meds for Kids Under 6, Experts Say
Decongestants should not be given to children under six 6 years because of their side effects and inability to clear
The metabolome: A way to measure obesity and health beyond BMI
The link between obesity and health problems may seem apparent. People who are obese are at higher risk of type
