Massive drop in mortality from breast cancer

The rate of mortality from breast cancer has fallen by one third over the last 30…

Additional Arctic weather data raises forecast accuracy of cold snaps in Japan

Increased observation of meteorological conditions in the Arctic's upper atmosphere from land-based weather stations and a…

By boosting innate immunity, researchers eradicate aggressive prostate cancer in mice

Cabozantinib, an FDA-approved drug for patients with certain types of thyroid or kidney cancer, was able…

College students’ perception of dietary terms could help nutrition education

Researchers are set out to determine college students' perception of the terms real meal, meal, and…

Diet and global climate change

Eating healthier food could reduce greenhouse gas emissions, suggests a new study. As it turns out,…

Caffeine reduces oxidative stress, improves oxygen-induced lung injury

Caffeine may protect the lungs from damage caused by prolonged oxygen therapy, such as oxygen supplementation…

Dampened immunity during pregnancy promotes evolution of more virulent flu

During pregnancy, a mother's immune system is suppressed to protect the fetus, which is perceived as…

Ancient southern China fish may have evolved prior to the ‘Age of Fish’

An ancient fish species with unusual scales and teeth from the Kuanti Formation in southern China…

Common yeast may worsen IBD symptoms in Crohn’s disease

During the past decade, the gut has experienced a renaissance as investigations focus on the role…

Researchers take big step forward in nanotech-based drugs

New research takes a step forward in the understanding of nanoparticles and how they can best…