On Mt. Etna volcano, inhabited areas have been inundated repeatedly by lava flows in historical times. The increasing exposure of…
Medical News Today: Microvascular ischemic disease: What to know
Microvascular ischemic disease refers to conditions that affect small blood vessels in the brain. Learn more about the causes and…
Why women select college majors with lower earnings potential
Even when both male and female college students say they want to pursue a major with the best earnings prospects,…
Study paves way to better understanding, treatment of arthritis
New research has provided the first complete, cellular-level look at what’s going on in joints afflicted by osteoarthritis, a debilitating…
Environmental enrichment corrects errors in brain development
Environmental enrichment can partially correct miswired neurons in the visual pathway, according to new research.
Consistent gene changes in Alzheimer’s disease across studies
A comparison of mouse Alzheimer’s disease models shows changes in the number of cells and the genes they express remain…
Smoker-survivor genes may have long ancestral history of fighting toxins
Longevity genes that helped humans survive ancient airborne toxins may be the same genes that make humans resilient to pollution…
Rapamycin may slow skin aging
The search for youthfulness typically turns to lotions, supplements, serums and diets, but there may soon be a new option…
Medical News Today: Everything you need to know about the Noom diet
The Noom diet, named after the phone app it is available through, is a personalized weight loss plan. This article…
Study examines women’s ability to adapt effectively to climate change
New research suggests that male migration and poor working conditions for women combine with institutional failure or poverty to hamper…