Study ranks safety, effectiveness of cognitive enhancers for Alzheimer’s

A new study ranking the safety and effectiveness of four drugs taken to enhance concentration, memory,…

MRIs are safe for patients with wide variety of pacemakers, defibrillators, study shows

Magnetic resonance imaging appears to be safe for patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices, even for…

Frequent sauna bathing keeps blood pressure in check

Frequent sauna bathing reduces the risk of elevated blood pressure, according to an extensive follow-up population-based…

New regulator of liver metabolism discovered

Researchers have identified an enzyme that has a major effect on glucose utilization in liver cells.…

How the lungs of premature babies can undergo damage

Premature babies that need ventilation to support their breathing often suffer from a condition known as…

Antarctica: Return of the Weddell polynya supports Kiel climate model

Currently, winter has still a firm grip on Antarctica. At this time of the year, the…

Ultracold atoms point toward an intriguing magnetic behavior

Researchers have studied the quantum behavior of ultracold atoms and discovered an intriguing magnetic behavior that…

Breakdown of brain cells’ metabolic collaboration linked to Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers have discovered that impairing a critical partnership between brain cells can lead to neurodegeneration.

New role for fragile X protein could offer clues for treatment

The protein behind fragile X syndrome, a leading cause of autism and intellectual disability, controls a…

Electrically heated textiles now possible via UMass Amherst research

Skiers, crossing guards and others who endure frozen fingers in cold weather may look forward to…