Several vaccines associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease in adults 65 and older

Prior vaccination against tetanus and diphtheria, with or without pertussis (Tdap/Td); herpes zoster (HZ), better known…

Adherence to a Mediterranean lifestyle associated with lower risk of all-cause and cancer mortality

People who adhere to a Mediterranean lifestyle — which includes a diet rich in fruits, vegetables,…

Scientists trap light inside a magnet

A new study shows that trapping light inside magnetic materials may dramatically enhance their intrinsic properties.…

Unveiling Japan's ancient practice of cranial modification: The case of the Hirota people in Tanegashima

Cranial modification is a form of body alteration where the head is pressed or bound to…

Greater excess mortality after hurricanes more recently and for most socially vulnerable in the U.S.

Over recent decades, there was a large variation in cyclone-related excess deaths by hurricane, state, county,…

Medications for chronic diseases affect the body's ability to regulate body temperature, keep cool

Medications to treat various chronic diseases may hinder the body’s ability to lose heat and regulate…

Scientists say deepening Arctic snowpack drives greenhouse gas emissions

Human-caused climate change is shortening the snow cover period in the Arctic. But according to new…

How cold temperatures trigger the brain to boost appetite

Scientists’ discovery could lead to new weight loss and metabolic health treatments. Click here…

Microplastic pollution: Plants could be the answer

Could plants be the answer to the looming threat of microplastic pollution? Scientists found that if…

Pig kidney xenotransplantation performing optimally after 32 days in human body

Surgeons have transplanted a genetically engineered pig kidney that continues to function well after 32 days…