Next-gen insect repellents to combat mosquito-borne diseases

Nearly 700 million people suffer from mosquito-borne diseases -- such as malaria, West Nile, Zika and…

Strawberries could help reduce harmful inflammation in the colon

Inflammatory bowel disease is a set of painful conditions that can cause severe diarrhea and fatigue.…

Maple leaf extract could nip skin wrinkles in the bud

Maple trees are best known for their maple syrup and lovely fall foliage. But it turns…

A new generation of artificial retinas based on 2D materials

Scientists report they have successfully developed and tested the world's first ultrathin artificial retina that could…

New drug could prevent debilitating side effect of cancer treatment

About 50,000 people in the US are diagnosed annually with head, neck, nasal and oral cancers.…

E-cigarettes can damage DNA

The popularity of electronic cigarettes continues to grow worldwide, as many people view them as a…

Saliva could influence taste preferences

Saliva is crucial for tasting and digesting food. But scientists have now found that saliva could…

Simple score to diagnose heart attacks is safer, faster than current methods

An international team of researchers has developed a simple laboratory score that is safer and faster…

A GPS for inside your body

Scientists have developed a system that can pinpoint the location of ingestible implants inside the body…

Teen tattoos: 1/2 of parents concerned about negative health effects, impact on employment

78 percent of parents said they would 'absolutely not consider it' if their teen asked about…