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How the ocean is gnawing away at glaciers
The Greenland Ice Sheet is melting faster today than it did only a few years…
Showing how the tiniest particles in our universe saved us from complete annihilation
Gravitational waves could contain evidence to prove that neutrino particles reshuffled matter and anti-matter, explains…
Scientists discover new non-sticky gels
Scientists have discovered a new class of material – non-sticky gels. Read Original Article: Scientists…
STAT Plus: If Medicare negotiated insulin prices like the VA, it could have saved billions
As insulin becomes a poster child for the growing outcry over the cost of medicines,…
A previously unknown mechanism enables bacterial antibiotic resistance
Researchers have described a previously unrecognized mechanism of bacterial transcriptional regulation that is obviously widespread…
Early life experiences biologically and functionally mature the brain
Experiences early in life have an impact on the brain’s biological and functional development, shows…
Eating red meat and processed meat hikes heart disease, death risk
A large study links red and processed meat with higher risk of heart disease and…
Study is halted as HIV vaccine fails test in South Africa
The latest attempt at an HIV vaccine has failed, as researchers announced Monday they have…
New electrode design may lead to more powerful batteries
New research could lead to batteries that can pack more power per pound and last…
Grey seals discovered clapping underwater to communicate
Wild grey seals can clap their flippers underwater during breeding season. Read Original Article: Grey…
Quick retraction of a faulty coronavirus paper was a good moment for science
As fears of the novel coronavirus 2019-nCoV continued to spread last Friday, an inflammatory new…
Brain-imaging study shows ‘hot spot’ that may explain why African Americans feel greater pain
To be black in America is to literally feel greater pain than non-Hispanic white people…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: FDA approves peanut allergy drug; employer coalition likes House drug pricing bill
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was…
Science History: How An Accident Led To The Discovery Of Teflon
Here’s how an accident led to the discovery of the material now universally known as…
7 Curry Powder Health Benefits That Will Surprise You
Made with various healthy spices, curry powder has a gamut of health benefits that will…
Here Are The Best Diets For Your Health, Per Science
Here are a couple of the best diets that you can follow today, per science….
Why Science Denial Is A Very Slippery Slope
The study of science has always been made to further us as a race and…
Cesarean Birth Effects: Baby Weight Drops, Pregnancy Gets Shorter
A new study shows that cesarean delivery caused a significant decline in the average birth…
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to fund 30 patient groups, aiming to build a model for tackling rare diseases
SAN FRANCISCO — When Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his spouse Dr. Priscilla Chan in…
STAT Plus: FDA approves the first treatment for peanut allergy, but commercial success is hardly assured
Children and teenagers with severe, sometimes life-threatening peanut allergies can reduce their risk from accidental…
Opinion: The ACA gave more Americans insurance, but not the health care they need
The signing of the Affordable Care Act in 2010 ushered in the largest expansion in…
Opinion: Cash from cannabis companies creates conflicted researchers
Imagine that scientists charged with doing research on tobacco’s health implications were funded by tobacco…
STAT Plus: Employers shoulder plenty of drug costs, but haven’t lobbied much to lower them — until now
WASHINGTON — Companies like Pepsi, Walmart, and Jack in the Box foot the bill for…
To fight coronavirus spread, the U.S. may expand ‘social distancing’ measures. But it comes at a cost
Canceling large public gatherings. Asking students to stay home from school. Closing down borders. Many…
Simple And Effective Remedies Against Chronic Stress
From aromatherapy, drinking tea to exercise, read on to know the best and easy ways…
Here’s Why Presidential Campaigns Now Run Animal Cruelty Ads On Facebook
If you’re like most people who spend a lot of time in social media, you…
How Does Going Vegan Affect The Brain?
A large and recent review of studies focused on vegan diets states that research about…
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How A 5-Year Investigation Revealed Yellowstone’s Crater
A 5-year study revealed what makes the area around the Yellowstone National Park so geologically…
Scientists Use Modern Technology To Recreate Ancient Mummy Voice
Ever wanted to hear what a 3,000 years old mummy would sound like when it…
Chinese Woman Arrested For Refusing To Wear Mask Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Per a new report, a Chinese shopper who apparently refused to wear a face mask…
Cincinnati Schools Close As Thousands Of Kids Contract Flu Virus
According to a new release, reports of both kids and teachers getting sick have led…
Can Novel Coronavirus Be Transmitted Through Oral-Fecal Route?
According to a new report from Chinese media, the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) that has now…
Cause Of Lower Back Pain Finally Uncovered?
Researchers discovered the reason why some people experience low back pain even without an injury…
Tips To Effectively Protect Yourself From Coronavirus
Protecting yourself from coronavirus (and by extension, all viruses) is as simple as following basic…
Is The US Health System Prepared For A Novel Coronavirus Outbreak?
Some health experts questioned the capacity of the government to monitor and contain the 2019-nCoV…
Top WHO official says it’s not too late to stop the new coronavirus outbreak
There is still reason to believe the growing coronavirus outbreak in China can be contained,…
First major discovery in hydroformylation in 50 years
Chemists have discovered a new cationic cobalt bisphosphine hydroformylation catalyst system that is highly active…
Dr. Christine Seidman and Kathy Warden Elected to Merck Board of Directors
Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. KENILWORTH, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United…
Female Vegetarians Have Lower UTI Risk, Study Finds
Vegetarians have a 16 percent lower risk of acquiring urinary tract infection in comparison to…
Conditions That Shockingly Trigger Unpleasant Symptoms After Meals
Food allergy and food intolerance share similar characteristics but are not the same. Read Original…
Chickenpox Facts: What To Eat And Avoid
Easy-to-digest and mild foods are recommended to children and adults recovering from chickenpox. Read Original…
Bleeding Gums? Here Are The Common Causes Of Your Problem
Bleeding gums are a common symptom of gum disease, but are not always caused by…
Picking Scabs: Why We Do It and How to Stop
Ever enjoyed popping a pimple? How about poking a blister? It can feel gratifying to…
Clear It Up! Post-Nasal Drip Remedies
Post-nasal drip is the accumulation of mucus, usually in your sinuses, that moves down the…
Lack of Sleep Side Effects: The Link Between Sleep Deprivation, Brain Damage, and Memory
I am someone who requires a lot of sleep to get by. With a history…
U.S. declares public health emergency over coronavirus, bans travel from China by foreign nationals
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Friday declared a U.S. public health emergency over the…
As far right calls for China travel ban, health experts warn coronavirus response would suffer
A handful of conservative lawmakers and far-right supporters of President Trump are calling on the…
Opinion: Preprints can fill a void in times of rapidly changing science
The rapid emergence in China of 2019-nCoV, a novel coronavirus, and its spread beyond its…
Red alert as Arctic lands grow greener
New research techniques are being adopted by scientists tackling the most visible impact of climate…