Nutrition data review shows red meat has neutral effect on cardiovascular disease risk factors

Consuming red meat in amounts above what is typically recommended does not affect short-term cardiovascular disease…

Oral vaccine against Salmonella developed

A vaccine against salmonella poisoning, designed to be taken by mouth, has now been developed by…

Light therapy effectively treats early prostate cancer

A new non-surgical treatment for low-risk prostate cancer can effectively kill cancer cells while preserving healthy…

The man who mistook his wife for an imposter

A new study reveals the mystery of delusional misidentification syndromes (DMS), a group of rare disorders…

Colorectal cancer prevention: A proven benefit of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

The comparative effectiveness of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), aspirin and several supplements have now been evaluated…

White matter structure in the brain predicts cognitive function at ages 1 and 2

Patterns of white matter microstructure present at birth and that develop after birth predict the cognitive…

Dietary sugar guidelines are based on low quality evidence, study finds

Problems with the nutritional guidelines have been identified by a team of researchers, and in particular…

Low-carb diet alleviates inherited form of intellectual disability in mice

Experimenting on mice with a genetic change similar to that found in people with a rare…

Cool image: Adding color to the gray world of electron microscopy

While it may look like a pine wreath dotted with crimson berries, this holiday-themed image is…

Investing in fisheries management improves fish populations

Successful fisheries management can be best achieved by implementing and enforcing science-based catch or effort limits,…