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Can virtual reality be used to manage pain at a pediatric hospital?
In a study conducted to determine if virtual reality (VR) can be effectively used for pain…
Circadian clock discovery could help boost water efficiency in food plants
A discovery provides new insights about the biological or circadian clock, how it regulates high water-use…
Potential long-term negative impact of high protein diets
High protein diets may lead to long-term kidney damage among those suffering from chronic kidney disease,…
Relocating bus stops would cut riders’ pollution exposure, study finds
Moving bus stops away from intersections would substantially reduce the amount of pollution bus riders breathe,…
Measuring atoms for better navigation and mineral detection
Better navigation systems and tracking of minerals and water may be the result of a new…
Yeast genes behind rose and honeyed flavors in beer and wine
A flavor compound called phenylethyl acetate imparts a hint of rose or honey to wherever it's…
How a ‘flipped’ gene helped butterflies evolve mimicry
Scientists analyzed genetic data from a group of swallowtail species to find out when and how…
No significant difference in pain relief for opioids vs. non-opioid analgesics for treating arm or leg pain
For adults coming to the emergency department for arm or leg pain due to sprain, strain,…
Factors associated with increases in US health care spending
Health care spending increased by more than $900 billion from 1996 to 2013. More than half…