Scientists have published results of a study that pinpointed a long noncoding RNA molecule which influences a key receptor involved…
Potential for ‘unpacking’ complex simultaneous emotions in adolescence
Shows for the first time that complex, mixed simultaneous emotions in adolescents could be assessed using an Analogue Emotion Scale.…
Light pollution may be increasing West Nile virus spillover from wild birds
House sparrows infected with West Nile virus (WNV) that live in light polluted conditions remain infectious for two days longer…
Visits to the dentist decline in old age, especially among minorities
Visits to the dentist drop significantly after adults turn 80, finds a new study.
Fracking activities may contribute to anxiety and depression during pregnancy
A new study identifies a link between proximity to hydraulic fracking activities and mental health issues during pregnancy.
With bitter foods, what you eat determines what you like to eat
Introducing plant-based foods to a diet is a common-sense approach to healthy eating, but many people don’t like the taste…
Hair could be the key to better mental-illness diagnosis in teens
It’s possible that a lock of hair could one day aid in the diagnosis of depression and in efforts to…
Evidence a cancer drug may be extended to many more patients
Drugs currently used to treat less than 10% of breast cancer patients could have broader effectiveness in treating all cancers,…
Molecule reduces accumulation of toxic protein in Parkinson’s disease model
The discovery supports GM1 ganglioside as a potential target for Parkinson’s therapy.
Accidental infant deaths in bed tripled from 1999 to 2016 in the US
Although sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) has been on the decline, a new study shows that infant deaths from accidental…