Parents who take paid family leave after the birth of a newborn are more likely to have their child vaccinated…
Watching music move through the brain
Scientists have observed how the human brain represents a familiar piece of music, according to research published in JNeurosci. Their…
Negative impacts of food insecurity on children’s health
A new article confirms the negative impact of food insecurity on child health, suggesting the urgent need for policies to…
Scientists isolate protective proteins that influence outcomes for type 2 diabetes
Scientists have, for the first time, discovered a family of proteins that are associated with lower blood sugar levels among…
Repetitive impacts key to understanding sports-associated concussions
Scientists have made a significant advance in our understanding of mild head trauma (concussive brain injury) and how it may…
Medical News Today: How does hepatitis C affect a person?
Hepatitis C is a viral infection of the liver. The hepatitis C virus (HCV) can cause permanent liver damage and…
How brain rhythms organize our visual perception
Imagine that you are watching a crowded hang-gliding competition, keeping track of a red and orange glider’s skillful movements. Our…
Offering children a variety of vegetables increases acceptance
Although food preferences are largely learned, dislike is the main reason parents stop offering or serving their children foods like…
Custom data collection system to improve health disparity research
Researchers have developed an innovative web-based data collection and management system that addresses linguistic and cultural barriers for researching minority…
Action-oriented goals produce higher probability of purchases under tight deadlines
People on a tight deadline have stronger intentions to enact behaviors — whether it’s redeeming a coupon or following through…