Your brain’s got rhythm: Synthetic brain mimics

Scientists have created synthetic brain systems called 'circuitoids' to better understand dysfunctional movements in Parkinson's, ALS…

Cardiovascular disease costs will exceed $1 trillion by 2035

By 2035, cardiovascular disease, the most costly and prevalent killer, if left unchecked, will place a…

Ancient jars found in Judea reveal Earth’s magnetic field is fluctuating, not diminishing

Surprising new evidence derived from ancient ceramics proves that the Earth's geomagnetic force fluctuates -- not…

A new contrast agent for MRI

A specially coated iron oxide nanoparticle could provide an alternative to conventional gadolinium-based contrast agents used…

Study of 52,000 men uncovers the genetics underlying male pattern baldness

A genomic study of baldness identified more than 200 genetic regions involved in this common but…

Melatonin content of supplements varies widely, study finds

The melatonin content of dietary supplements often varies widely from what is listed on the label,…

Shock from heart device often triggers further health care needs

Shock from an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) may trigger an increase in health care needs for…

Smoking cessation counseling successful when paired with lung cancer screening

The first successful randomized trial of its kind provides preliminary evidence that telephone-based smoking cessation counseling…

Youth flag football may not be safer than tackle football

The results of a study of injury rates in youth football leagues did not show that…

Study rewrites the history of corn in corn country

A new study contradicts decades of thought, research and teaching on the history of corn cultivation…