The benefits of the cholesterol-lowering medicines called statins far outweigh any risk of side effects, according to a new analysis
Month: December 2018
College textbooks largely overlook the most common animals
A recent study of textbooks aimed at introductory biology courses finds that they devote less than one percent of their
Moderate consumption of alcohol is associated with fewer hospitalizations
A study of the Department of Epidemiology and Prevention of I.R.C.C.S. Neuromed (Pozzilli, Italy), in collaboration with the Department of
Restoring Hair Growth on Scarred Skin? Mouse Study Could Show the Way
In a feat that might help pave the way to restoring hair on patients with skin wounds from burns, injuries
Trying to get people to agree? Skip the French restaurant and go out for Chinese food
Here’s a new negotiating tactic: enjoy a family-style meal with your counterpart before making your opening bid. When people in
Faster, cheaper test can help predict risk of metastasis in prostate cancer patients
For men newly diagnosed with prostate cancer or patients previously treated, the risk of metastasis is a crucial determinant of
Autism, ADHD in One Child Tied to Raised Risk in Siblings
Autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are so closely linked that they not only run in families, but each increases the
Improved understanding of the pathology of dwarfism may lead to new treatment targets
Pseudoachondroplasia (PSACH) is a severe inherited dwarfing condition characterized by disproportionate short stature, joint laxity, pain, and early onset osteoarthritis.
Fire’s effects on soil moisture, runoff
Fire and water. Timeless, opposing forces, they are actually linked in powerful ways that can have major impacts on communities
Opioids Exact Another Toll on Newborns: Smaller Heads
Infants born addicted to opioids may be more likely to have smaller heads that might hinder their development, new research