An international team of researchers may have discovered why some people experience muscle pain after taking statins and have shown…
Individualized approach to identify ‘fertile windows’ could benefit many women
Menstrual cycles are considerably varied with only 13% of women having cycles that last 28 days, according to a new…
Elusive key to stopping neglected tropical diseases
Researchers have found an important protein in the cells of a deadly infectious parasite, opening the door to less harmful…
K+ channel study could help develop drugs for life-threatening conditions
Scientists recently completed a study in which they attempted to capture at atomic resolution a picture/snapshot of one of the…
Why Was Johnson & Johnson the Only Opioid Maker on Trial in Oklahoma?
Other states are suing a range of drug makers, distributors and retailers. Here are three reasons Johnson & Johnson was…
Life-Changing Drugs Almost Nobody Can Afford
A New TV Show from The New York Times on FX and Hulu
Life-Changing Drugs Almost Nobody Can Afford
A New TV Show from The New York Times on FX and Hulu
Runaway mitochondria cause telomere damage in cells
Targeted damage to mitochondria produces a ‘Chernobyl effect’ inside cells, pelting the nucleus with harmful reactive oxygen species and causing…
Mindfulness for middle school students
Two new studies suggest that mindfulness — the practice of focusing one’s awareness on the present moment — can enhance…
Mosquito incognito: Could graphene-lined clothing help prevent mosquito bites?
A new study shows that graphene sheets can block the signals mosquitoes use to identify a blood meal, potentially enabling…