Tennis elbow treatments provide little to no benefit, study finds

In the largest analysis to date, researchers and clinicians have compared the efficacy and safety of…

Drug combination for treatment resistant depression no more effective than single

A large clinical trial, looked at the effectiveness of adding mirtazapine to an SSRI or SNRI…

Zika circulates among wild animals in the Americas, making eradication nearly impossible

Researchers report that wild monkeys in the Americas are transmitting the Zika virus to humans via…

Drugs from dirt

Analyzing soil samples from across the country, researchers have identified an antibiotic capable of treating strains…

Impact of mercury-controlling policies shrinks with every five-year delay, study finds

A new study finds that the longer countries wait to reduce mercury emissions, the more legacy…

Where water goes after fracking is tied to earthquake risk

In addition to producing oil and gas, the energy industry produces a lot of water, about…

Chemists develop safe alternatives to phthalates used in plastics

Researchers have developed safer alternatives to the phthalate plasticizers used to enhance the suppleness, flexibility, and…

Strengthening self-regulation in childhood may improve resiliency later in life

Millions of families live in poverty in the United States. Associated stressors can often lead to…

Children who experience violence early in life develop faster

A study has shown that exposure to violence early in life -- such as physical, emotional,…

Seeing cell membranes in a new light

Scientists have long believed that membranes act like a viscous liquid, akin to honey, and that…