How blows to the head cause numerous small swellings along the length of neuronal axons

Researchers have discovered how blows to the head cause numerous small swellings along the length of…

Drug costs vary by more than 600% in study of 10 high-income countries

In a study of 10 high-income countries with universal health care, costs for prescription drugs in…

Evaluating greenhouse gas emissions in an irrigated cropping system

New, enhanced-efficiency fertilizer can reduce N2O emissions from irrigated cropping systems.

Spouses’ daily responses to partners’ pain linked with later functioning

The dynamics of spouses' daily interactions may influence whether an ill partner's physical functioning improves over…

Irregular sleeping patterns linked to poorer academic performance in college students

Researchers objectively measured sleep and circadian rhythms, and the association to academic performance in college students,…

Treatment gap in patients suffering from an irregular heartbeat

A study has revealed a treatment gap in patients suffering from a heart condition that causes…

Use of prefabricated blood vessels may revolutionize root canals

Researchers have developed a process by which they can engineer new blood vessels in teeth, creating…

Oral communication provides better outcomes for children with cochlear implants

Children with either no exposure or limited exposure to sign language end up with better auditory,…

Burden of physical health conditions linked to increased risk of suicide

A new study examines how illness plays a role in suicide risk. Researchers found that 17…

Epigenetic changes at birth could explain later behavior problems

Epigenetic changes present at birth -- in genes related to addiction and aggression -- could be…