Combined birth control pill linked with increased risk of blood clots in obese women

Obese women who use oral contraceptives containing estrogen and progestin have a 24-fold increased risk of…

Study links length of REM sleep to animals' body temperature

The study suggests a previously unobserved relationship between body temperature and REM sleep, with REM sleep…

Using artificial intelligence to improve tuberculosis treatments

Researchers used data from large studies that contained laboratory measurements of two-drug combinations of 12 anti-tuberculosis…

Mucosal antibodies in the airways protect against omicron infection

High levels of mucosal antibodies in the airways reduce the risk of being infected by omicron,…

Can the brain recover after boxers, MMA fighters stop fighting?

Boxers and mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters may see some recovery in their thinking and memory…

Seven healthy lifestyle habits may reduce dementia risk for people with diabetes

A combination of seven healthy lifestyle habits including sleeping seven to nine hours daily, exercising regularly…

Scientist discovers new oxidation state of rhodium

Chemists have discovered a new oxidation state of rhodium. This chemical element is one of the…

The bolder bird gets (and keeps) the girl

Researchers demonstrate a clear connection between personality in wandering albatross (Diomedea exulans) and the likelihood of…

Soybean virus may give plant-munching bugs a boost in survival

Most viral infections negatively affect an organism’s health, but one plant virus in particular — soybean…

Researchers develop painless tattoos that can be self-administered

Researchers have developed low-cost, painless, and bloodless tattoos that can be self-administered and have many applications,…