A recent study finds an association between sugary drinks and higher rates of mortality from cardiovascular disease, as well as
Month: March 2019
Scientists uncover mysteries of the powerful movement of the human sperm
Sperm is an incredibly good swimmer for its size. It needs quite a bit of strength to break through the
Gift card incentives connected to healthier outcomes in employee wellness programs
Employee wellness programs are popular among businesses seeking to increase productivity and cut health care costs. However, many firms have
When more women make decisions, the environment wins
When more women are involved in group decisions about land management, the group conserves more — particularly when offered financial
Revealing the plant genes that shaped our world
The creation of new library of mutants of the single-celled photosynthetic green alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii enabled a Carnegie- and Princeton University-led team
Medical News Today: Surgery with ultrasound treats high blood pressure in trial
A minimally invasive procedure that disables nerves leading to the kidneys maintained reduced blood pressure for 6 months with less
Study in mice examines impact of reused cooking oil on breast cancer progression
A new study in mice suggests that consuming the chemical compounds found in thermally abused cooking oil may trigger genetic
First of its kind statistics on pregnant women in US prisons
In what is believed to be a first-of-its-kind systematic look at pregnancy frequency and outcomes among imprisoned U.S. women, researchers
Breast ultrasound and cancer detection rates increased under new laws
State breast density notification laws that mandate reporting of mammogram results can prompt further screening and modestly boost cancer detection
Stricter US state gun laws linked to safer high schools
Adopting stricter state gun laws is linked to a safer school experience for students, finds research published in the Journal
