Researchers have discovered autoreactive cells in persons suffering from narcolepsy. This is a new, important proof that the sleep disorder…
Bioethicist urge a moratorium on heritable genome editing
Bioethicists have voiced to a global plea for a moratorium on heritable genome editing in the wake of the recent…
Trials testing new educational methods in schools ‘often fail to produce useful evidence’
The new study found that 40% of large-scale randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in the UK and the US failed to…
A repellent odor inhibits the perception of a pleasant odor in vinegar flies
Scientists have discovered that repellent odors suppress the perception of pleasant smells. This happens because certain brain structures that respond…
Mental health issues increased significantly in young adults over last decade
The percentage of young Americans experiencing certain types of mental health disorders has risen significantly over the past decade, with…
Higher egg and cholesterol consumption hikes heart disease and early death risk
Cancel the cheese omelet. A large, new study of nearly 30,000 people reports adults who ate more eggs and dietary…
Since 1990s, heart attacks have become less deadly, frequent for Americans
Heart attack prevention and outcomes have dramatically improved for American adults in the past two decades, according to a new…
AI and MRIs at birth can predict cognitive development at age 2
Researchers used MRI brain scans and machine learning techniques at birth to predict cognitive development at age 2 years with…
New light shed on link between alcohol marketing and increased consumption in young people
Young people’s awareness of alcohol marketing — and their ownership of alcohol-branded merchandise — is associated with increased and higher-risk…
For older adults, sense of control tied to feeling younger
A recent study finds that older adults feel younger when they feel that they have more control over their daily…