Insurance linked to black-white survival disparities in colorectal cancer

Health insurance coverage differences account for nearly one-half of the black-white survival disparity in colorectal cancer…

Female mongooses help their pups by driving out rivals

Mongoose mothers boost their pups' survival chances by evicting rival females from their social groups, new…

World’s longest sauropod dinosaur trackway brought to light

In 2009, the world's largest dinosaur tracks were discovered in the French village of Plagne, in…

Eating regular variety of nuts associated with lower risk of heart disease

People who regularly eat nuts, including peanuts, walnuts and tree nuts, have a lower risk of…

Workplace bullying, violence are risk factors for type 2 diabetes, new research reveals

Workplace bullying and violence may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, for both men and…

Exercise increases brain size, new research finds

Aerobic exercise can improve memory function and maintain brain health as we age, a new study…

Blood test spots paracetamol overdose patients at risk of liver damage

People who overdose on paracetamol could be helped by a blood test that shows immediately if…

Study of impact of climate change on temperatures suggests more deaths unless action taken

The largest study to date of the potential temperature-related health impacts of climate change has shown…

Some Latinos believe science may negatively impact their kids’ faith

More than one-third of Latinos interviewed in a recent study believe science education may have a…

Simple water test could prevent crippling bone disease

A simple colour-changing test to detect fluoride in drinking water could in the future prevent the…