For the brokenhearted, grief can lead to death

Grief can cause inflammation that can kill, according to new research.

For the brokenhearted, grief can lead to death

Grief can cause inflammation that can kill, according to new research.

For some young adults, the 2016 US election was a ‘traumatic experience’

A new study shows that for 25 percent of young adults given a psychological assessment, the…

New target of alcohol in the brain

When alcohol enters the brain, it causes neurons in a specialized region called the ventral tegmental…

Mystery of how black widow spiders create steel-strength silk webs further unravelled

Researchers have better unraveled the complex process of how black widow spiders transform proteins into steel-strength…

In kids with autism, short questionnaire may detect GI disorders

Though they can be difficult to detect, gastrointestinal disorders are common in kids with autism, sometimes…

Breathing through the nose aids memory storage

The way we breathe may affect how well our memories are consolidated (i.e. reinforced and stabilized).…

Availability of nitrogen to plants is declining as climate warms

Researchers have found that global changes, including warming temperatures and increased levels of carbon dioxide in…

Common genetic link in lung ailments

An international research team has identified a genetic connection between rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease and…

Fracking wastewater accumulation found in freshwater mussels’ shells

Elevated concentrations of strontium, an element associated with oil and gas wastewaters, have accumulated in the…