Brisk autumn winds and chilly winter temperatures may make you more vulnerable to heart trouble, a new study suggests. Researchers
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When it comes to respiratory effects of wood smoke, sex matters
Exposure to wood smoke can have different effects on the respiratory immune systems of men and women – effects that
MRI tool watches how electrical stimulation could cure digestive disorders
More than 60 million people in the U.S. suffer from disorders in the gastrointestinal tract that could be cured by
What Is the Virus That Has Killed 7 Children in New Jersey?
New Jersey health officials on Wednesday confirmed the deaths of seven children following infection with an adenovirus — a member
One size doesn’t fit all, when using hormone therapy to treat endometriosis
Endometriosis — a condition caused by uterine tissue growing outside of the organ — affects 10% of reproductive-aged women, whom
Older adults with strong grip, good memory may avoid or delay disability
As we age, we may develop certain disabilities that make it difficult to walk, climb, balance, or maintain our fine
SIDS: Serotonin neurons contribute to fail-safe mechanism that ensures recovery from interrupted breathing
Scientists trying to identify the roots of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), the leading cause of death in U.S. infants
At last, a simple way to solve the complex mysteries of the microbiome
This much is clear: The tiny bacteria that live on and inside us are tremendously important for our health and
Kids With Autism, Delays More Likely to Be Overweight by Age 5: Study
Children with autism or developmental delays may be at increased risk for obesity, a new study finds. The study included nearly
New tools for creating mirrored forms of molecules
One of the biggest challenges facing synthetic chemists is how to make molecules of only a particular “handedness.” Molecules can