Study: Yoga helps back pain among veterans

Those who completed a 12-week yoga program had better scores on a disability questionnaire, improved pain…

Mediterranean-style diets linked to better brain function in older adults

Eating foods included in two healthy diets -- the Mediterranean or the MIND diet -- is…

Could spraying particles into marine clouds help cool the planet?

A first test of humans' ability to modify clouds would help explain the behavior of clouds…

Well-designed visual aids improve risk understanding

Informed decision making depends on the ability to accurately evaluate and understand information about risk, suggests…

Improved imaging of neonatal soft-tissue tumors can help radiologists improve patient care

Better understanding of practical imaging techniques with regard to neonatal soft-tissue tumors can improve patient care,…

Coral gardening is benefiting Caribbean reefs, study finds

A new study found that Caribbean staghorn corals (Acropora cervicornis) are benefiting from 'coral gardening,' the…

New shark species glows in the dark, weighs about 2 pounds and has a huge nose

Just as "Shark Week" is gearing up, researchers have discovered a new species of shark 17…

Physical activity could combat fatigue, cognitive decline in cancer survivors

A new study indicates that cancer patients and survivors have a ready weapon against fatigue and…

Cognitive cross-training enhances learning, study finds

Just as athletes cross-train to improve physical skills, those wanting to enhance cognitive skills can benefit…

Mind-body therapies immediately reduce unmanageable pain in hospital patients

After participating in a single, 15-minute session of certain mind-body therapies, patients reported an immediate decrease…