Cosmic telescope zooms in on the beginning of time

Observations from Gemini Observatory identify a key fingerprint of an extremely distant quasar, allowing astronomers to…

Women with IBD are at greater risk of mental illness

A study shows that women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at greater risk of developing…

How much is too much? Even moderate alcohol consumption is a risk factor for atrial fibrillation

Excessive alcohol consumption is an established risk factor for atrial fibrillation (AF), but what are the…

Sex differences in ‘body clock’ may benefit women’s heart health

Research suggests that a gene that governs the body's biological (circadian) clock acts differently in males…

Newly discovered leukodystrophy in children: Potential cure

Medical researchers have uncovered a novel disease of children affecting the brain white matter -- the…

Risky decisions: Excessive social media use is comparable to drug addiction

Bad decision-making is a trait oftentimes associated with drug addicts and pathological gamblers, but what about…

Child abuse linked to risk of suicide in later life

Children who experience physical, sexual, and emotional abuse or neglect are at least two to three…

X-ray pulse detected near event horizon as black hole devours star

New findings are the first demonstration of a tidal disruption flare being used to estimate a…

HRT tablets associated with increased risk of blood clots

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) tablets are associated with a higher risk of rare but serious blood…

Seeing soda’s influence

A complex network of research funding, institutional ties and personal influence has allowed the Coca-Cola Company,…