Researchers find a way to stop lung damage due to the body's immune response

Researchers have discovered a new way to stop harmful inflammation in the lungs due to sepsis…

Do single people suffer more?

Researchers have confirmed the analgesic effects of social support – even without verbal or physical contact. …

The technology behind Bitcoin may improve the medications of the future

Researchers have developed a prototype of an app that may potentially prescribe the optimal dose of…

Addressing causes of mortality in Zambia

Despite the fact that people in sub-Saharan Africa are now living longer than they did two…

Hubble Captures Dynamic Dying Star

This Hubble image shows a dark, gloomy scene in the constellation of Gemini (the Twins). The…

Your heart's best friend: Dog ownership associated with better cardiovascular health

Owning a pet may help maintain a healthy heart, especially if that pet is a dog,…

The fat of the land: Estimating the ecological costs of overeating

Researchers have proposed a way to measure the ecological impact of global food wastage due to…

Junk food intake in children reduced by health education that addresses emotional issues

Teacher training followed by classroom education with information, activities, and emotional support improves lifestyles in teachers…

Pollution and winter linked with rise in heart attack treatment

Heavily polluted areas have a higher rate of angioplasty procedures to treat blocked arteries than areas…

Big brains or big guts: Choose one

A global study comparing 2,062 birds finds that, in highly variable environments, birds tend to have…