What are the effects of alcohol access on risky behaviors in young adults?

Results from a recent analysis reveal that the availability of alcohol associated with turning 21 years…

Do you know how and why you forget passwords?

Do you frequently forget passwords to a baffling array of accounts and websites? Much depends on…

A new theory for phantom limb pain points the way to more effective treatment

Scientists have developed a new theory for the origin of the mysterious condition, 'phantom limb pain'.…

New biomarker panel could accelerate autism diagnoses

Investigators have identified a group of blood metabolites that could help detect some children with autism…

Experts advise against routine testing for prostate cancer

Routine testing for prostate cancer is not recommended for most men because the benefit is small…

DNA of early medieval Alemannic warriors and their entourage decoded

In 1962, an Alemannic burial site containing human skeletal remains was discovered in Niederstotzingen (Baden-Württemberg, Germany).…

Widespread use of statins in healthy older people to prevent heart disease not recommended in new study

Statins are not associated with a reduction in cardiovascular disease (conditions affecting the heart and blood…

Burly bird gets the worm

The pecking order of garden birds is determined by their size and weight, new research shows.

Adolescents seeking abortions without parental consent face numerous hurdles

Adolescents under the age of 18 seeking abortions without a parent's consent often undergo a series…

Excessive airway nerves tied to more severe asthma symptoms, study finds

A new study implicates remodeling of nerves in the airways as a key contributor to heightened…