Girls exposed to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) may be more likely to start puberty early, according to new research published
Month: September 2024
Experimental blood test predicts risk for developing COPD, other severe respiratory diseases
A scientific team supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has created a preclinical blood test to identify adults
Study identifies areas of Europe at risk from dengue fever due to spread of Asian tiger mosquito
As Europe grapples with the growing threat of tropical diseases brought by the Asian tiger mosquito, a research breakthrough led
Conscientiousness, not willpower, is a reliable predictor of success
According to two psychologists, the field of psychological science has a problem with the concept of self-control. It has named
Gene therapy effective in hereditary blindness
Bothnia dystrophy is a form of hereditary blindness, prevalent in the region Västerbotten in Sweden. A new study at Karolinska
Long-term exercisers have ‘healthier’ belly fat
People with obesity who are long-time exercisers have healthier belly fat tissue and can store fat there more effectively than
Games, puzzles and reading can slow cognitive decline in the elderly — even in those with mild cognitive impairment
The aging process can lead to diminished cognitive functioning for older adults. In addition, about 10 percent of people previously
Variety is the spice of learning, memory study suggests
When Ilber Manavbasi attempts a tricky piano riff, he rehearses more than the notes on the page. “I practice in
Can chatbots help with genetic testing for cancer risk?
In a study from Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) and NYU Langone Perlmutter Cancer Center,
Early exposure to diverse faces helps babies overcome prejudices later in life
Babies who have more diverse social contacts in the first years of their life can get over their prejudices more
