Discovery of a new feature of a large class of pathogenic viruses may allow development of new antiviral medications for
Category: Health
Why you may be prone to hiring a liar, and not even know it
We all say we don’t like liars. But when it comes time to negotiating a big sale, it turns out
Sustainable method to produce lifesaving opiate antidotes at reduced cost
Overdose from opiates has skyrocketed. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, on average, 130 Americans die every day
How can governments fight antimicrobial resistance with policy?
Governments have a wide variety of policy options at their disposal to respond to the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance,
Electronic consultations can streamline, simplify care in allergy and immunology
A study from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) researchers finds that electronic consultations (e-consults) in allergy and immunology can simplify the
Drug to treat malaria could mitigate hereditary hearing loss
The ability to hear depends on proteins to reach the outer membrane of sensory cells in the inner ear. But
Three public health interventions could prevent 94 million premature deaths
A worldwide effort to lower people’s blood pressure, cut their sodium intake, and eliminate trans fat from their diet could
Chickenpox vaccination lowers risk of pediatric shingles
Children who receive the chickenpox (varicella) vaccine are significantly less likely to contract shingles, according to a new study led
Medical News Today: Human brains have evolved to ‘prefer’ music and speech
New evidence suggests that human brains, unlike those of monkeys, may have evolved to ‘listen’ for pitch, which characterizes music
New metamaterial can improve MRI quality and reduce scan time
Could a small ringlike structure made of plastic and copper amplify the already powerful imaging capabilities of a magnetic resonance
