Number of opioid prescriptions remains unchanged, research finds

Despite increased attention to opioid abuse, prescriptions have remained relatively unchanged for many US patients, new…

Both long term abstinence and heavy drinking may increase dementia risk

People who abstain from alcohol or consume more than 14 units a week during middle age…

New dinosaur found in the wrong place, at the wrong time

Researchers have discovered a new dinosaur which roamed the Ningxia Autonomous Region, northwest China, approximately 174…

Computer simulations predict the spread of HIV

In a new study, researchers show that computer simulations can accurately predict the transmission of HIV…

Breast tissue tumor suppressor PTEN: A potential Achilles heel for breast cancer cells

Researchers report that they have identified a novel pathway for connective tissue PTEN in breast cancer…

Degrading plastics revealed as source of greenhouse gases

Researchers have found that several greenhouse gases are emitted as common plastics degrade in the environment.…

Latent TB treatment: Shorter is better

Treatment of latent tuberculosis is set to transform after a pair of studies revealed that a…

Harmless or hormone disorder? A new test enables quick diagnosis for drinking by the liter

Drinking excessive amounts of fluids can be a medically unremarkable habit, but it could also signify…

Innovation and speculation drive stock market bubble activity, according to new study

A group of data scientists conducted an in-depth analysis of major innovations and stock market bubbles…

Nowhere to hide: Molecular probe illuminates elusive cancer stem cells in live mice

After a primary tumor is treated, cancer stem cells may still lurk in the body, ready…