Scientists show how tiny, mutated neuron antennae impair brain connectivity
Axons are the long thread-like extensions of neurons that send electrical signals to other brain…
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Creating a nanoscale on-off switch for heat
Researchers create a polymer thermal regulator that can quickly transform from a conductor to an…
Planetary boundaries: Interactions in Earth system amplify human impacts
Transgressing one planetary boundary can amplify human impacts on another one. For the first time,…
Neutrons optimize high efficiency catalyst for greener approach to biofuel synthesis
Researchers used neutron scattering in the development of a catalyst that converts biomass into liquid…
Women need professional emotional support during high-risk pregnancies, study finds
Little is known about how women manage emotional distress during high-risk pregnancies, but researchers learned…
New tool uses AI to flag fake news for media fact-checkers
A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool could help social media networks and news organizations weed…
Big step in producing carbon-neutral fuel: Silver diphosphide
A new chemical process does in the lab what trees do in nature — it…
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Cultural variables influence consumer demand for private-label brands
Consumer attitudes toward private-label store brands might be driven more by social variables than price,…
Hydrogels control inflammation to help healing
Researchers test a sampling of synthetic, biocompatible hydrogels to see how tuning them influences the…
Cataract operations should take no longer than 30 minutes to maximise capacity, says report
All NHS trusts should perform routine cataract surgery in 30 minutes or less to optimise…
Jonathan Miller: theatre and opera director, broadcaster, communicator, and doctor
bmj;367/dec16_15/l6980/FAF1faPhoto credit: Ballard/Evening Standard/Getty ImagesIn 1956 medical student Jonathan Miller was invited to direct the…
Post-truth era is destroying society and medicine
Perera and colleagues focus on an important issue of our time.1 It is not “vaxxers”…
What your patient is drawing
Tony combines comics, poetry, and memoir to record his experiences of being diagnosed and living…
Inhaled corticosteroids for asthma: guidance is inconsistent
Inhaled corticosteroids have transformed the lives of people with asthma. Taken regularly they reduce or…
The art of wellbeing
“Nothing is ever too much of a big idea here. There is a willingness to…
Bring me joy
It can often feel as though there is little to be positive about when working…
Kindness: an underrated currency
When we reflect on the past decade, it feels as if we have made a…
Can academic satire exist in the age of “fake news?” Tracking the citation record of a “holiday review” paper
Nine years ago, I published an article in the holiday review issue of the Canadian…
The hammer: instrument of Thor (and orthopaedic surgeons)
The hammer is arguably the first tool lifted by prehistoric man, and despite advancing digital…
Trainee who exaggerated experience and claimed to have cancer is suspended for nine months
A trainee psychiatrist who exaggerated her experience, wrongly claimed to be a member of the…
Neurosurgery is highest paid specialty in the US, survey shows
Neurosurgeons are the highest paid US doctors, but internists and family medicine doctors are the…
New Study Reveals Financial Cost Of Air Pollution Borne By Children And Their Families
Children continue to suffer the most from unabated air pollution worldwide. Read Original Article: New…
Here are the nominees for best biopharma CEO of 2019. Vote for your favorite!
People often ask me how I select the nominees for best biopharma CEO of the…
STAT Plus: These 7 startups acquired by Apple are central to its health care strategy
Of all the tech companies aiming to shakeup health care, few have proclaimed as bold a…
Should Obese Children Undergo Weight Loss Surgery?
Bariatric surgery is sometimes the only viable option left to return severely obese teens to…
Orangutan Language “Secrets” Recently Uncovered
New research revealed that wild orangutans have complex communication skills. Read Original Article: Orangutan Language…
Can Humans Ever Walk Upside-Down Like Insects?
Can humans ever mimic the ability of insects to walk upside-down? Science weighs in on…
New DNA Analysis Method Reveals Humans Have A Natural Lifespan Of 38 Years
According to a new research, human life actually doesn’t begin at 40. In fact, it…
Psychologists Reveal Where Our Personalities Come From
Science attempts to explain where our personalities come from and why they are so different…
ESA Engineers Racing To Meet Exomars Deadline To Fix Parachute Faults
ESA space engineers are reportedly racing to repair major faults on their Mars robot probe…
Best Tips For Men Over 50 Who Want To Lose Weight
Ever felt like exercising is getting harder as you age? Here are some tips that…
Weight Loss Tip: How To Shed Pounds Effectively By Knowing Your Body Type
According to a top nutritionist, knowing what type of body you have can help you…
Flu Season 2019 Update: 1,300 Americans Reportedly Died After Contracting Virus
According to the CDC, this year’s flu season has already claimed some 1,300 lives. Read…
Vermont breast milk donor center to open next month – Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News
Vermont breast milk donor center to open next month Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News…
10 Award Winning Toys For 4-Year-Old Girls
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Chervil Uses And Health Benefits That Will Surprise You
Chervil is a good expectorant for when one is coughing profusely. Read Original Article: Chervil…
Eating Too Fast? Here’s What You Need To Know
Gobbling down your food too quickly increases your chances of becoming overweight. Read Original Article:…
How To Remineralize Your Teeth The Natural Way
Remineralizing your teeth the natural way could surely reverse tooth decay. Read Original Article: How…
Many Homeless People Reportedly Suffer Brain Injuries
According to a recent study, one in two homeless individuals experience traumatic brain injury, which…
FDA Sternly Warns Companies Against Selling Umbilical Cord Blood Without Approval
FDA directed companies selling stem cell products without approval to implement corrective measures to rectify…
One third of poorer countries face both undernutrition and obesity: WHO report
With one in three low and middle-income countries facing the two extremes of malnutrition –…
New medical co-op aimed at saving health care costs – The Union Leader
New medical co-op aimed at saving health care costs The Union Leader Read Original Article: New…
Ashley Graham Says She’s ‘Gained 50 Lbs.’ During Pregnancy: ‘I Have Never Felt Better’ – PEOPLE.com
Ashley Graham Says She’s ‘Gained 50 Lbs.’ During Pregnancy: ‘I Have Never Felt Better’ PEOPLE.com Read…
IBD Patients and Pregnancy: A Balancing Act – MedPage Today
IBD Patients and Pregnancy: A Balancing Act MedPage Today Read Original Article: IBD Patients and Pregnancy:…
‘Miracle baby’: Southaven woman finds out she’s pregnant — nine days before giving birth – Commercial Appeal
‘Miracle baby’: Southaven woman finds out she’s pregnant — nine days before giving birth Commercial Appeal…
15 Christmas Crafts to Make & Gift This Year
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Hispanics in Certain Counties More Likely to Die from Heart Disease, Stroke
Source: American Heart AssociationRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Hispanic American Health Read Original Article: Hispanics in Certain…
Growing and Aging: Hispanic Population at Risk for Dementia
Source: American Heart AssociationRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Dementia, Hispanic American Health Read Original Article: Growing and…
Immunizations and Hispanic Americans
Source: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Minority HealthRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Hispanic American…
AJC IN-DEPTH: Georgia-based health insurance alternative faces probes – Atlanta Journal Constitution
AJC IN-DEPTH: Georgia-based health insurance alternative faces probes Atlanta Journal Constitution Read Original Article: AJC IN-DEPTH:…