In the first of a kind study, plastic surgeons found that when a man chose to have facial plastic surgery,…
Our brains appear uniquely tuned for musical pitch
Results of a study involving primates suggest that speech and music may have shaped the human brain’s hearing circuits.
Medical News Today: Why do women have less sex as they age?
Many women have less sex as they age, and the sex they do have gives them less pleasure. New research…
New sensor could shake up earthquake response efforts
An optical sensor could speed up the time it takes to evaluate whether buildings are safe to occupy after a…
Successful T cell engineering with gene scissors
The idea of genetically modifying a patient’s own immune cells and deploying them against infections and tumors has been around…
Study finds nearly half of shared e-scooters being ridden illegally
An observational study of electric scooter riding in central Brisbane has found nearly half of shared e-scooters were being ridden…
Researchers identify health conditions likely to be misdiagnosed
For a patient, a diagnostic error can mean the difference between life and death. While estimates vary, likely more than…
An ‘EpiPen’ for spinal cord injuries
An injection of nanoparticles can prevent the body’s immune system from overreacting to trauma, potentially preventing some spinal cord injuries…
Scientists identify spasm in women with endometriosis-associated chronic pelvic pain
Pelvic pain associated with endometriosis often becomes chronic and can persist (or recur) following surgical and hormonal interventions. Treating pelvic…
After 40 Weeks of Pregnancy, Risk of Stillbirth Rises
When pregnancies last for 40 weeks or longer, there is an increase in the risk of stillbirth and neonatal death.