Boosting the solar protection factor with rationally designed, nature-inspired sunscreens

The ideal sunscreen should block UVB and UVA radiation while being safe and stable. Scientists have…

Wearable, low-cost sensor to measure skin hydration

Researchers have developed a wearable, wireless sensor that can monitor a person's skin hydration to detect…

Mindfulness motivates people to make healthier choices

People who are more mindful -- aware of the present moment -- are less likely to…

Practice makes perfect, and ‘overlearning’ locks it in

People who continued to train on a visual task for 20 minutes past the point of…

Low back pain in school-aged children a common occurrence

Low back pain in school-aged children is a common occurrence, and the prevalence of low back…

Bag-like sea creature was humans’ oldest known ancestor

Researchers have identified traces of what they believe is the earliest known prehistoric ancestor of humans…

Report describes VHA clinical demonstration project for lung cancer screening

Implementing a comprehensive lung cancer screening program was challenging and complex according to a new article…

A glitch in ‘gatekeeper cells’ slowly suffocates the brain

Abnormality with special cells that wrap around blood vessels in the brain leads to neuron deterioration,…

Role of terrestrial biosphere in counteracting climate change may have been underestimated

New research suggests that the capacity of the terrestrial biosphere to absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) may…

Antibiotics can boost bacterial reproduction

The growth of bacteria can be stimulated by antibiotics, scientists have discovered.