Have you ever found it difficult to focus on a task due to background noise? Scientists are studying just how…
HPV immunization program cuts pre-cancer rates by more than half
A school-based human papillomavirus (HPV) immunization program in British Columbia, Canada, is dramatically reducing rates of cervical pre-cancer in B.C.…
GAS7 protein allows cells to eat
Phagocytosis can be viewed as a primitive immune system used by all cells. When a pathogen is near the cell,…
Real texture for lab-grown meat
Researchers have grown rabbit and cow muscles cells on edible gelatin scaffolds that mimic the texture and consistency of meat,…
Fathers are ‘cautionary tales’ about health for some adults
Some adults see their mothers and fathers as still influencing their own health — but in very different ways, according…
No link found between youth contact sports and cognitive, mental health problems
Adolescents who play contact sports, including football, are no more likely to experience cognitive impairment, depression or suicidal thoughts in…
Prevention better than cure at preventing young users from getting involved in cybercrime
Highly-targeted messaging campaigns from law enforcement can be surprisingly effective at dissuading young gamers from getting involved in cybercrime, a…
$260 Million Opioid Settlement Reached at Last Minute With Big Drug Companies
The deal involves large pharmaceutical distributors and Teva, resolving cases that sought redress from the devastation caused by two decades…
Neurodegenerative Disease Mortality among Former Professional Soccer Players
Concerns have been raised about the risk of several neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and chronic…
Soccer and Mortality — Good News and Bad News
In the general population, moderate exercise, physical activity, and participation in sports have important health benefits, including slowing cognitive decline…