New method of harvesting crowd wisdom

The wisdom of crowds is not always perfect. But a team of researchers has found a…

Deep learning algorithm does as well as dermatologists in identifying skin cancer

In hopes of creating better access to medical care, researchers have trained an algorithm to diagnose…

Stimulating the brain with electricity may reduce bulimia symptoms

Key symptoms of bulimia nervosa, including the urge to binge eat and restrict food intake, are…

Specialized physical therapy helps teens with scoliosis get ahead of the curve

Researchers advocate for exercise management to be added to the standard of care for scoliosis for…

Genome secrets of elusive human malaria species revealed

The genomes of the two least common species of human malaria parasites have been revealed. These…

Genetic study identifies fourteen new developmental disorders in children

The largest ever genetic study of children with previously undiagnosed rare developmental disorders has discovered 14…

Diabetes accounts for more US deaths than previously thought, study shows

Diabetes now makes up 12 percent of US deaths, a higher number than previously thought, according…

Age limits on e-cigarettes cause uptick in cigarette smoking among pregnant teens

While laws placing age limits on the purchasing of e-cigarettes are intended to reduce the use…

Studies offer new hope for diagnosis of Chiari-malformation in toy dog breeds

Researchers have made advances in the study of the Chiari malformation and Syringomyelia disorder in toy…

As US scrutinizes joint replacements, study finds no way to predict risk

The American federal government has started a program that penalizes hospitals for readmission of joint replacement…