Researchers have become convinced that Snowball, a YouTube sensation, and perhaps other animals, share humans’ sensitivity to music. He certainly…
Decentralizing science may lead to more reliable results in biomedical research
Research results on drug-gene interactions are much less likely to be replicated if they are performed by hierarchical communities or…
Light therapy could replace opioids as main treatment for cancer treatment side effect
A worldwide coalition of researchers and clinicians has agreed that light therapy is among the most effective interventions for the…
Unusual eating behaviors may be a new diagnostic indicator for autism
Atypical eating behaviors may be a sign a child should be screened for autism, according to researchers who found that…
New antibiotics developed
Not only are they effective against Gram-positive and negative multi-resistant bacteria, they also appear not to trigger resistance when used…
Symptom-triggered medication for neonatal opioid withdrawal yields shorter hospital stays
A study found that symptom-triggered medication dosing for neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome instead of infants receiving a fixed schedule of…
Scientists identify new virus-killing protein
A new protein called KHNYN has been identified as a missing piece in a natural antiviral system that kills viruses…
‘Chaos’ in the home linked to poor asthma control in children
A chaotic household, as well as child and parent depression, are risk factors for worse asthma outcomes in urban minority…
Criteria for bariatric surgery should consider more than just patient’s weight
More than one-third of Americans are obese, and while more than 250,000 bariatric surgeries are performed annually in the United…
Medical News Today: What to know about guanfacine for the treatment of ADHD
Guanfacine (Intuniv) is a nonstimulant drug option for the treatment of children with ADHD. A doctor may prescribe guanfacine if…