Stillbirth rates are highest in the US South, research finds
Women in the U.S. South are three times more likely to lose a baby in late pregnancy than mothers in other regions, a new ...
NIH funding cuts will hit red states, rural areas and underserved communities the hardest
The National Institutes of Health is the largest federal funder of medical research in the U.S. NIH funds drive research and innovation, leading to better understanding and treatment of diseases and ...
Should babies get a 'bonus dose' of the measles vaccine? Doctors say it depends
Like many anxious parents, Beth Spektor spent the last few weeks fretting over how to protect her infant daughter from the ...
No evidence for 'wind turbine syndrome' claims: Windmill noise is no more stressful than traffic sounds, study suggests
A team of cognitive neuroscientists and acoustic engineers at Adam Mickiewicz University, in Poland, has found no evidence ...
Study explores methods to enhance cancer-gene testing in clinics
Up to 10% of cancers are caused by genes that can be easily detected by commercially available tests. These include such ...
Pressure to seem perfect can strain teen relationships, but kindness from peers can help
Imagine trying to always appear perfect. You stay on top of the latest beauty trends, excel academically and project ...
Do we see the same red? New qualia structure paradigm measures shared sensory experiences
A team of psychologists, bioengineers and neurologists from The University of Tokyo and Monash University in Australia has ...
New test distinguishes between prion disease and other causes of rapidly progressive dementia
Mayo Clinic launched a new prion test, RT-QuIC Prion, CSF, which can distinguish prion disease from other causes of rapidly ...
Study the US finds growing heart disease gap linked to wealth, education
Americas highlights a growing divide in cardiovascular health in the U.S., showing that wealth and education play a ...
AI unlocks genetic keys to better colorectal cancer survival
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide, with approximately 20% of patients ...
Incidents of children being poisoned by fentanyl have risen in the US, national data show
Incidents of children in the US being poisoned by the synthetic opioid fentanyl "increased and became more severe," a new ...
3D-printed tissue restores erectile function and aids reproduction in animal study
Erectile dysfunction affects over 40% of men over 40, yet our understanding of the condition remains limited. Research on ...