Ground-penetrating radar reveals potential mass grave sites from the Holocaust

Researchers recently used ground penetrating radar to locate an unmarked, potential mass grave site in Lithuania,…

Happy childhood memories linked to better health later in life

People who have fond memories of childhood, specifically their relationships with their parents, tend to have…

A carbon neutral solution for desalination? Maybe so by tapping into geothermal

Water shortages are hitting some areas of the world hard, and with increasing global temperatures, more…

Violent crime raises blood pressure even among those living in safe areas

A spike in Chicago crime was associated with a relative increase in blood pressure among people…

Chronic exposure to excess noise may increase risk for heart disease, stroke

Exposure to environmental noise appears to increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes by fueling…

Opioid use may increase risk of dangerous heart rhythm disorder

Opioid use appears to increase a person's risk for developing atrial fibrillation, a dangerous heart-rhythm disorder…

Nuts for nuts? Daily serving may help control weight and benefit health

Eating Brazil nuts and other varieties of nuts daily may prevent weight gain and provide other…

Just one energy drink may hurt blood vessel function

Young, healthy adults experienced notably diminished blood vessel function soon after consuming one energy drink.

Daily weighing may be key to losing weight

Daily weighing may help with weight loss goals. People who don't weigh themselves at all or…

Lead, mercury exposure raises cholesterol levels

Higher levels of lead and other heavy metals detected in the blood was associated with increased…