E-cig refills contain irritants, and people who smoke and use e-cigs suffer more symptoms

Two new studies highlight the risks associated with using e-cigarettes, especially for those who also smoke…

Children with asthma are being prescribed unnecessary antibiotics

Children with asthma are more likely to be prescribed antibiotics even though there is no evidence…

Study challenges perception that empathy erodes during medical school

A new study by social neuroscientists challenges the common perception that empathy declines during medical training.

Do we need to reform international drug treaties as more countries legalize cannabis?

The future of international drug control treaties is in doubt because of recent treaty-violating decisions to…

Folic acid may mitigate autism risk from pesticides

Researchers have shown that mothers who take recommended amounts of folic acid around conception might reduce…

Number of Europeans exposed to secondhand smoke at work rising to more than one in four

More than one in four of people who work indoors are being exposed to secondhand smoke…

When electrons ride a wave

Conventional electron accelerators are an indispensable tool in modern research. But even smaller versions of these…

Scientist finds secret to thriving

What it takes to thrive, rather than merely survive, could be as simple as feeling good…

Eye changes may signal frontotemporal lobe degeneration

Frontotemporal degeneration (FTD) is a progressive neurodegenerative condition that is present in tens of thousands of…

Scientists unravel new insights into promising semiconductor material

Researchers have established new findings on the properties of two-dimensional molybdenum disulfide, a widely studied semiconductor…