Cultural values can be a strong predictor of alcohol consumption

New research shows that countries with populations that value autonomy and harmony tend to have higher…

MRI uncovers brain abnormalities in people with depression, anxiety

Researchers using MRI have discovered a common pattern of structural abnormalities in the brains of people…

Two out of 3 parents struggle finding childcare that meets their health, safety standards

The search for the best preschool or childcare option is often a challenging experience -- and…

Many cancer survivors are living with PTSD

A recent study showed approximately one-fifth of patients with cancer experienced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) several…

Motorcycle crashes cause 5 times as many deaths as car accidents, 6 times the health costs

Motorcycle accidents are costly in terms of lives and health care costs. Compared with car accidents,…

Cell-weighing method could help doctors choose cancer drugs

Researchers can use a new type of measurement to predict how drugs will affect cancer cells…

Some cancer therapies may provide a new way to treat high blood pressure

Drugs designed to halt cancer growth may offer a new way to control high blood pressure…

What’s in your wheat? Scientists piece together genome of most common bread wheat

Scientists have successfully used two separate gene technologies to assemble the most complete genome sequence to…

Recovery of West Coast marine mammals boosts consumption of chinook salmon

The researchers estimate that from 1975 to 2015, the yearly biomass of chinook salmon consumed by…

Overweight women may need more frequent mammograms

Women with higher body mass index (BMI) face an increased risk of not detecting their breast…