Finances are a major motivating factor in patient avoidance of diagnostic testing

Patient preferences for diagnostic testing differed significantly across levels of risk, benefit, and cost of diagnostic…

Brain activity patterns underlying fluent speech revealed

When we speak, we engage nearly 100 muscles, continuously moving our lips, jaw, tongue, and throat…

NASA soil moisture data advances global crop forecasts

Data from the first NASA satellite mission dedicated to measuring the water content of soils is…

Despite fewer looking for work, gains continue for Americans with disabilities

Job gains continued for Americans with disabilities in May, although fewer were looking for work.

Novel microscopy technique developed to analyze cellular focal adhesion dynamics

Researchers have developed a new form of microscopy that allows them to observe the formation and…

How might baking soda boost cancer therapy?

A new study has uncovered an entirely novel mechanism by which cells enter a state of…

Wait for it: Serotonin and confidence at the root of patience in new study

Serotonin keeps mice hanging on if they are sure of getting rewards, but not sure when.

Most hospitals now require workers to get flu shots — except those that treat veterans

A new study shows a rapid rise in the percentage of hospitals that require their workers…

One in every 5 deaths in young adults is opioid-related in the United States

One out of every five deaths among young adults in the United States is related to…

Pitcher injuries increase as pitch count rises

More than half of high school baseball pitchers report experiencing pain in their throwing arm during…