Researchers have discovered a previously unidentified cell population in the pericardial fluid found inside the sac around the heart. The…
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First ever state sepsis regulation in US tied to lower death rates
Death rates from sepsis fell faster in New York than expected — and faster than in peer states — following…
Anti-starvation trick that saved our ancestors may underlie obesity epidemic
A molecular ‘trick’ that kept our ancient ancestors from starving may now be contributing to the obesity epidemic, a new…
Medical News Today: ‘Simply seeing green spaces’ may help reduce cravings
Access to a view of greenery from the comfort of your home reduces the frequency and intensity of cravings for…
Electronic chip mimics the brain to make memories in a flash
Engineers have mimicked the human brain with an electronic chip that uses light to create and modify memories.
Poor sleep quality and fatigue plague women with premature ovarian insufficiency
Sleep disturbances are a frequent complaint of women in the menopause transition and postmenopause. A new study demonstrates that women…
Medical News Today: How diet quality affects the colon’s microbiome
New research has now examined the bacterial composition of the colonic mucosa of individuals who follow low and high quality…
Slug, a stem cell regulator, keeps breast cells healthy by promoting repair of DNA damage
A new biomedical research study finds a transcription factor called Slug contributes to breast cell fitness by promoting efficient repair…
Birds of a feather flock together to keep their options open
Why did you choose your job? Or where you live? Scientists have discovered that it was probably to keep your…
Why two out of three babies are cradled on the left
Over two thirds of all people prefer to carry a baby in their left arm. The figure is as high…