In one of the largest studies of its kind, researchers found that pregnant rural California residents living within 0.62 miles…
PFAS exposure may cause early menopause in women
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) exposure may cause menopause to occur two years earlier in women, according to a new…
New method predicts spin dynamics of materials for quantum computing
Researchers at UC Santa Cruz have developed a theoretical foundation and new computational tools for predicting a material’s spin dynamics,…
Osteoporosis treatment may also protect against pneumonia
A recent study found that nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates (N-BPs) such as alendronate, which are widely used to treat postmenopausal osteoporosis, are…
What are the risks and benefits of low-dose aspirin?
Low-dose aspirin significantly lowers cardiovascular disease risk but increases the risk of bleeding, according to a new review.
Certain personality traits may affect risk of ‘pre-dementia’
A study examined five personality traits — neuroticism, extraversion, conscientiousness, agreeableness, and openness — and their links to pre-dementia conditions…
Association between outdoor light at night and breast cancer risk among postmenopausal women
Outdoor light at night was linked to a higher risk of breast cancer in a recent study.
Scientists Link Covid-19 Risk to Genetic Variations
The Trump administration chose five companies as the most likely to produce a vaccine. The tally of new cases is…
E-Bikes Are Having Their Moment. They Deserve It.
The benefits of owning a battery-powered two-wheeler far outweigh the downsides, especially in a pandemic.
Benzodiazepines Tied to Higher Risk of Ectopic Pregnancy
Use of drugs like Valium or Xanax before pregnancy may increase the risk for ectopic pregnancy.