A first-of-its-kind experiment shows that ignoring addiction-related cues is something that we can control by exercising executive brain functions.
Cultural drive breeds war in new evolutionary theory
A new evolutionary model shows that a cultural drive to fight for fighting’s sake, even when there is no benefit…
New technique developed to detect autism in children
In a new study, researchers characterized how children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) scan a person’s face differently than a…
Safety concerns: Herbal supplement used to treat addiction and pain
The herb kratom is increasingly being used to manage pain and treat opioid addiction, but new research suggests that it…
Blue light at night increases the consumption of sweets in rats
A new study demonstrates that just one hour of exposure to blue light at night — the kind of light…
Parental ‘memory’ is inherited across generations
A new study reveals that female fruit flies switch to ethanol-rich food when their eggs are threatened by predatory wasps,…
Medical News Today: Can treadmill exercise relieve period pain?
In what may seem like counterintuitive findings, a new study suggests that running on a treadmill could ease period pain…
Obamacare in Jeopardy as Appeals Court Hears Case Backed by Trump
Millions could lose health coverage if a lower-court ruling striking down the law is upheld.
To Reduce Hospital Noise, Researchers Create Alarms That Whistle and Sing
Why do medical devices sound so terrible? A group of clinicians, psychologists, musicians and designers are developing signals that are…
An Elite Athlete’s Real-Life Training Plan
The surprise winner of last year’s Leadville 100 ultramarathon credits the performance-enhancing power of parenthood.