Simple, inexpensive urban design interventions can increase well-being and social connections among city residents, finds a new case study.
Cell study reveals key mechanism linked to healthy development
Researchers have uncovered details of the role played by a key biological component involved in healthy cell development.
The Lesson of Impermanence
A chance encounter with a sand painting helped me learn how to doctor patients I knew I would lose.
What causes severe malaria and its complications in children? Lessons learned over the past 15 years
Over the past 15 years, malaria mortality has reduced by approximately 50%. However, malaria still causes more than 400,000 deaths…
Sensory tests suggest ‘liking’ wines made with native grapes a learned response
Consumer preference or aversion to wines made from native grapes — such as Concord, Niagara and Catawba, which are grown…
Ebola survivors in Liberia face ongoing health issues, study finds
Survivors of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in Liberia had a higher prevalence of certain health issues — including uveitis (eye…
Fasting-mimicking diet holds promise for treating people with inflammatory bowel disease
Fasting-mimicking diet holds promise for treating people with inflammatory bowel disease, a new study finds. A clinical trial shows reduction…
Scientists find method to boost CRISPR efficiency
Scientists have developed a method to boost the efficiency of CRISPR gene editing in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), according to…
Longer shifts do not create chronic sleep loss in first-year doctors or reduce safety for patients, study finds
Two large national studies show that patient safety was unaffected and residents showed no signs of chronic sleep loss regardless…