Growing up in areas with income inequality is associated with being bullied, according to a new study, which surveyed approximately…
Misapplication of opioid guidelines?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is clarifying its guidelines on opioid prescribing, citing the findings of a review…
Collagen fibers grow like a sunflower
Researchers have examined the patterns developed by collagen fibers, found in the tissues of virtually all animals. What is fascinating…
Treatment targets for men with advanced prostate cancers
A study outlines findings from the largest-ever prospective genomic analysis of advanced prostate cancer tumors. Using comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP)…
Long-term consequences of Zika virus infection
Mice exposed to the Zika virus during later stages of gestation present behaviors reminiscent of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, according to a…
Medical News Today: How to burn fat if you cannot workout
People who are unable to exercise frequently can use other methods to burn fat, such as eating more protein, trying…
Rare gene mutations may prevent heart disease
A kind of rare gene mutation may prevent heart disease, according to a new study. The study finds that protein-truncating…
Common food additive found to affect gut microbiota
Experts call for better regulation of a common additive in foods and medicine, as research reveals it can impact the…
Room for thought: Brain region that watches for walls identified
To move through the world, you need a sense of your surroundings, especially of the constraints that restrict your movement:…
Bacteria’s role in recurrent urinary tract infections
A new finding shows that several species of bacteria reside in bladder tissue of postmenopausal women who experience recurrent urinary…