Scientists have used an experimental therapy that relies on bacteria-infecting viruses collected, in part, through HHMI's…
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Physical and mental health of seniors linked to optimism, wisdom and loneliness
In a new study of older adults living in a senior continuing care facility, researchers parse…
Obesity rising faster in rural areas than cities
Obesity is increasing more rapidly in the world's rural areas than in cities, according to a…
Ethicist shines light on lack of discussion about body donation after euthanasia
As New Zealand considers a bill looking to legalize euthanasia, an ethicist considers it's time to…
Genetic therapy heals damage caused by heart attack
Researchers have found that therapy that can induce heart cells to regenerate after a heart attack.
Great chocolate is a complex mix of science, physicists reveal
The science of what makes good chocolate has been revealed by researchers studying a 140-year-old mixing…
Avocados, as a substitution for carbohydrates, can suppress hunger without adding calories
A new study suggests that meals that include fresh avocado as a substitute for refined carbohydrates…
Caution: Grapefruit juice may impose risk on patients with long QT syndrome and should be avoided when taking QT-prolonging drugs
Research confirms that grapefruit juice prolongs the QT interval. This finding has implications for patients taking…
A step toward better understanding brain anatomy of autism spectrum disorder
A new study set out to settle some of the discrepancies related to brain anatomy and…
New avenues for improving modern wheat
Since the Agricultural Revolution about 12,000 years ago, humans have been selectively breeding plants with desirable…