Is there something universal about the sounds we make that allows vocal learners — like songbirds — to figure out…
C. difficile resists hospital disinfectant, persists on hospital gowns, stainless steel
Surgical gowns and stainless steel remained contaminated with the pathogen Clostridium difficile even after being treated with the recommended disinfectant,…
Medical News Today: What to know about duct tape wart removal
Warts are not usually harmful, but some people consider them unsightly and wish to remove them. One technique that people…
New gene linked to healthy aging in worms
Damage to gene causes impaired movement in adult worms.
Dentistry: Root canal work not so bad after all
Root canal work is not as bad as people think when compared to other dental procedures. Self-reporting of their dental…
Preterm babies are less likely to form romantic relationships in adulthood
Adults who were born preterm (under 37 weeks gestation) are less likely to have a romantic relationship, a sexual partner…
HIV: Reprogramming cells to control infection
Following research on cohorts, scientists have described the characteristics of CD8 immune cells in these ‘HIV controller’ subjects. The unique…
Fewer than half of US adults exposed to court-ordered anti-smoking advertisements
The tobacco industry’s court-ordered anti-smoking advertisements reached just 40.6 percent of US adults and 50.5 percent of current smokers in…
Seeing greenery linked to less intense and frequent unhealthy cravings
New research shows that being able to see green spaces from your home is associated with reduced cravings for alcohol,…
Medical News Today: How doctors got it wrong: 3 ‘conditions’ they no longer recognize
Historically, doctors have got things wrong and, occasionally, very much so. In this Spotlight feature, we look at three no…