The Developmental Origins of Health and Disease hypothesis states that the nutritional environment in early life makes people susceptible to…
Scientists discover origin of cell mask that hides stomach cancer
In a recent study, researchers have uncovered the origin of a layer of cells that look like normal stomach lining…
Discovery of mechanism behind precision cancer drug opens door for more targeted treatment
New research that uncovers the mechanism behind the newest generation of cancer drugs is opening the door for better targeted…
Ignoring cues for alcohol and fast food is hard — but is it out of our control?
A psychology experiment has shown why it can be so hard to direct our attention away from cues that might…
Do passengers prefer autonomous vehicles driven like machines or like humans?
Passenger and pedestrian confidence are key to future development of autonomous vehicles so researchers have conducted and reported an experiment…
Quitting alcohol may improve mental well-being, health-related quality of life
Quitting alcohol may improve health-related quality of life for women, especially their mental well-being, according to a new study.
Is that news really ‘fake,’ or is it just biased?
In an era of concern over ‘fake news,’ a new study finds that people draw a distinction between information sources…
Microvascular disease anywhere in the body may be linked to higher risk of leg amputations
Microvascular disease, a disorder of very small blood vessels, may increase the risk of leg amputation independent of other blood…
Becoming new parents increases produce purchases
In the United States, both children and adults eat too few fruits and vegetables, which puts them at risk for…
Medical News Today: Brain structure may play key role in psychosis
New research finds a link between the size and structure of a brain region called the choroid plexus and the…