Antibiotics following C-section among obese women reduces risk of surgical infection

Among obese women undergoing cesarean delivery, a postoperative 48-hour course of antibiotics significantly decreased the rate…

Contribution of opioid-related deaths to the change in life expectancy in the US

Between 2000 and 2015 in the US, life expectancy increased overall but drug-poisoning deaths, mostly related…

How the shape and size of your face relates to your sexuality

Men and women with shorter, wider faces tend to be more sexually motivated and to have…

Key regulator of male fertility identifed

When it comes to male reproductive fertility, timing is everything. Now scientists are finding new details…

Nonlinear physics bridges thoughts to sounds in birdsong

The beautiful sound of birdsongs emerging from the trees is a wonderful example of how much…

Cell-based therapy success could be boosted by new antioxidant

Cell therapies being developed to treat a range of conditions could be improved by a chemical…

New hosts for Chagas disease vectors identified

Solitary weasel-like animals called tayra might look pretty harmless, but some may actually be incubators for…

Cost effective quantum moves a step closer

Researchers have taken an important step towards enabling quantum networks to be cost-effective and truly secure…

Playing American football before age 12 could have long-term health effects

Playing American football before the age of 12 may have long-term consequences for players' mood and…

Exposure to pet and pest allergens during infancy linked to reduced asthma risk

Children exposed to high indoor levels of pet or pest allergens during infancy have a lower…