Scientists have identified the mechanism that causes artery hardening and have shown that the antibiotic minocycline can prevent the process…
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…
Cancer survivors predicted to number over 22 million by 2030
There were more than 16.9 million Americans with a history of cancer on Jan. 1, 2019, a number that is…
New family on the block: A novel group of glycosidic enzymes
A group of researchers has recently discovered a novel enzyme from a soil fungus. In their study, they speculate that…
Checkmate for hepatitis B viruses in the liver
Researchers have for the first time succeeded in conquering a chronic infection of the hepatitis B virus in a mouse…
An hour or two of outdoor learning every week increases teachers’ job satisfaction
A study has revealed how as little as an hour a week of outdoor learning has tremendous benefits for children…
New pathogens in beef and cow’s milk products
Researchers have presented findings on new infection pathogens that go by the name of ‘Bovine Milk and Meat Factors’ (BMMF).…
Medical News Today: Heart disease death: ‘White coat hypertension’ may double risk
New research examines the correlations between untreated ‘white coat hypertension,’ treated ‘white coat effect,’ heart disease, and heart disease death.
Curbing your enthusiasm for overeating
Signals between our gut and brain control how and when we eat food. But how the molecular mechanisms involved in…
Physical activity in preschool years can affect future heart health
Physical activity in early childhood may have an impact on cardiovascular health later in life, according to new research, where…