A low-salt diet may be more beneficial in lowering blood pressure in females than males, report scientists who found that…
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2018: The Year in Dissonance
We dare you to live through 2018 — again.
2018: The Year in Dissonance
We dare you to live through 2018 — again.
2018 Happened. What Do You Remember?
We dare you to live through 2018 — again.
Living at home after emergency hospital admission: prospective cohort study in older adults with and without cognitive spectrum disorder
Cognitive spectrum disorders (CSDs) are common in hospitalised older adults and associated with adverse outcomes. Their association with the maintenance…
Increased risk for breast cancer after childbirth may last more than 20 years
The increased risk for breast cancer that occurs after childbirth can last more than 20 years. The risk may be…
Lifespan extension at low temperatures is genetically controlled
A new study indicates that lifespan extension at lower temperatures is not just a matter of turning down the thermostat:…
Reducing variations in feeding practices and fortifying breast milk helps micro-preemies grow
Standardizing feeding practices, including the timing for fortifying breast milk and formula with essential elements like zinc and protein, improves…
New study finds bias against women and girls when intellectual ability is sought
A new study finds bias against both women and girls for jobs or activities requiring intellectual ability. The research underscores…
Rapid genetic evolution linked to lighter skin pigmentation
The gene that causes lighter skin pigmentation, SLC24A5, was introduced from eastern African to southern African populations just 2,000 years…