A new study that used data from 136 countries concludes that consuming more rice could reduce global obesity. However, significant…
More than 100 years of data show Pennsylvania tick population shift
The prevalence of the most abundant species of ticks found in Pennsylvania has shifted over the last century, according to…
Training for first-time marathon ‘reverses’ aging of blood vessels
Training for and completing a first-time marathon ‘reverses’ aging of major blood vessels, according to new research. The study found…
Avoid smoky environments to protect your heart
If a room or car is smoky, stay away until it has cleared. That’s the main message of new research.
Making the invisible visible: New method opens unexplored realms for liquid biopsies
A new approach to RNA sequencing reveals thousands of previously inaccessible RNA fragments in blood plasma that might serve as…
Vital signs can now be monitored using radar
A radar system can wirelessly monitor the vital signs of patients, eliminating the need to hook them up to any…
How could a changing climate affect human fertility?
Human adaptation to climate change may include changes in fertility, according to a new study. They found that, through its…
Prolonged exposure to low-dose radiation may increase the risk of hypertension, a known cause of heart disease and stroke
A long-term study of Russian nuclear plant workers suggests that prolonged low-dose radiation exposure increases the risk of hypertension. This…
You Will Never Smell My World the Way I Do
Scientists find that whiskey’s smokiness, the smell of beets and lily of the valley perfume can be utterly different depending…
You Will Never Smell My World the Way I Do
Scientists find that whiskey’s smokiness, the smell of beets and lily of the valley perfume can be utterly different depending…