Most of the knowledge that indigenous communities in South America have about plants is not written down. Now, ecologists at…
Medical costs create hardships for more than half of Americans
A new study finds more than half of people in the US report problems with affordability, stress, or delaying care…
Why you love coffee and beer
Why do you swig bitter, dark roast coffee while your coworker guzzles sweet cola? Scientists searched for variations in our…
Researchers ready B cells for novel cell therapy
Scientists are paving the way to use gene-edited B cells — a type of white blood cell in the immune…
Teaching happiness to dementia caregivers reduces their depression, anxiety
Caring for family members with dementia — which is on the rise in the US — causes significant emotional and…
Children and teens who drink low-calorie sweetened beverages do not save calories
US children and teens who consumed low-calorie or zero-calorie sweetened beverages took in about 200 extra calories on a given…
Snoring causes injuries and prevention of healing in the upper airways
The recurrent vibrations caused by snoring can lead to injuries in the upper airways of people who snore heavily. This…
Tumor cells’ drug addiction may be their downfall
New research shows how cancer cells’ acquired-resistance to anti-cancer drugs proves fatal once the treatment compound is withdrawn.
New digital filter approach aims to improve chemical measurements
An expert in measurement science has led a team to design a new filter aimed at helping drug developers and…
Suicide attempts by self-poisoning have more than doubled in teens, young adults
A new study found rates of suicide attempts by self-poisoning among adolescents have more than doubled in the last decade…