The #MeToo movement has given many Americans a glimpse into an unfamiliar world that may have left many wondering, “What
Day: November 13, 2018
Zinc deficiency increases the risk of autism
Babies who don’t get enough zinc while in the womb may be more likely to develop autism, a new study
New transgenic rat model may enable better understanding of amyloid buildup in cerebral blood vessels
rTg-DI transgenic rats develop severe capillary/microvascular fibrillar amyloid accumulation accompanied by numerous microbleeds and occluded microvessels that were observed in
Mammograms Do Save Lives: Study
Women confused by the conflicting advice surrounding the benefits and timing of mammograms will be interested in a new study
Testosterone gel for low sex drive
More women could be treated with testosterone gel for a low sex drive after menopause, according to new research. The
Pregnant women favor urine testing for tobacco cessation; clinicians express concern
Up to one-third of female smokers with Medicaid deny tobacco use during pregnancy. A new study finds that, despite reservations,
Wishes help keep pediatric patients out of the hospital
Cimone Stills, 15, has a medical condition that has caused her to have multiple seizures a day for most of
Women favor daughters, men favor sons despite socioeconomic status
A Rutgers-led experimental study found that women prefer and invest more in daughters, while men favor and invest more in
FDA Will Ban Many Flavored E-Cigarettes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will soon announce a ban on sales of most flavored electronic cigarettes in retail
The first cave-dwelling centipede from southern China
Chinese scientists recorded the first cave-dwelling centipede known so far from southern China. To the amazement of the team, the