Schistosomiasis, a parasitic disease that causes organ damage and death, affected more than 250 million people worldwide in 2021, according
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Bacterium associated with disease found in NC chiggers
A bacterium that causes a disease called scrub typhus — a disease not previously reported in the United States —
How larger body sizes helped the colonizers of New Zealand
For the first time, researchers have developed a model to estimate how much energy the original colonizers of New Zealand
Surgical and engineering innovations enable unprecedented control over every finger of a bionic hand
Prosthetic limbs are the most common solution to replace a lost extremity. However, they are hard to control and often
Study quantifies long term trends in childlessness and infertility treatment
The incidence of primary involuntary childlessness, the rate of women seeking treatment for infertility, as well as the success rate
Oral medication is the leading choice for multiple sclerosis treatment
The majority of individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) treat the chronic and progressive neurological disorder with oral medications, likely because
Juggling multiple young children hinders vigorous physical activity for parents
Physical activity is a crucial component of a healthy lifestyle, yet only one in three adults in the United States
Could drops replace eye injections for retina disease?
A new study suggests that eye drops developed by Columbia University researchers could be a more effective-and comfortable-therapy for a
Online searches point to growing prevalence of nature-related phobias in urban populations
According to a new study led by the University of Turku in Finland, internet searches indicate a growing prevalence of
Lower levels of physical activity can protect against depression among older adults
Brand new research from University of Limerick in Ireland has revealed that even moderate daily physical activity can reduce the