Back pain linked to mental health problems and risky behaviors in teenagers

A new study indicates that adolescents who experience back pain more frequently are also more likely…

The universality of shame

An implicit mental map of how negatively others will perceive them sets the level of shame…

Medical cannabis effective in treating a wide range of health conditions

Utilizing new mobile application technology, researchers found that medical cannabis provides immediate symptom relief across dozens…

Bilingualism: How we turn on and off languages

A team of researchers has uncovered the distinct computations that occur when we switch between different…

Often-overlooked Natural Killer cells may be key to cancer immunotherapy

Immune checkpoint inhibitors are revolutionizing the treatment of cancer, but new research challenges the central dogma…

Computer model reveals effect of increased cholesterol on specific ion channel in heart

Using a computer model, researchers have revealed the effect of increased amounts of cholesterol on a…

Analyzing roadside dust to identify potential health concerns

Findings from studies of traffic-related abrasion particles point to tires, brake pads, and road materials as…

Low-severity wildfires impact soils more than previously believed

Low-severity wildland fires and prescribed burns have long been presumed by scientists and resource managers to…

You probably made a better first impression than you think

After we have conversations with new people, our conversation partners like us and enjoy our company…

Molecule with anti-aging effects on vascular system identified

A molecule produced during fasting or calorie restriction has anti-aging effects on the vascular system, which…