Many people believe that placing tea bags on the eyes reduces dark circles and helps treat minor ailments. Learn more…
Deepwater horizon oil buried in gulf coast beaches could take decades to biodegrade
Golf ball-size clods of weathered crude oil originating from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon catastrophe could remain buried in sandy Gulf…
How babies absorb calcium could be key to treating osteoporosis in seniors
New research reveals the mechanism that allows breastfeeding babies to absorb large amounts of calcium and build healthy bones —…
Knowing when patients with tibial fractures can bear weight
Until now, there’s never been a tool that could determine how long it will take a patient to heal from…
Prenatal HIV exposure linked to decreased infant immunity
Scientists have provided concrete evidence linking the specific immune responses in HIV-negative babies to the HIV-positive status of their mothers.
Scientists discover hidden differences among cells that may help them evade drug therapy
Researchers have discovered that seemingly identical cells can use different protein molecules to carry out the same function in an…
Breast cancer cells ‘stick together’ to spread through the body during metastasis
Researchers have discovered that a cell adhesion protein, E-cadherin, allows breast cancer cells to survive as they travel through the…
What the noggin of modern humans’ ancestor would have looked like
Despite having lived about 300,000 years ago, the oldest ancestor of all members of our species had a surprisingly modern…
Multicomponent home-based treatments improve mobility in older adults after hip fracture
Each year more than 260,000 older Americans are hospitalized for hip fractures, a debilitating injury that can severely and permanently…
Medical News Today: Safe home remedies for toddler cough
Many cough medicines are not safe for toddlers. However, gentle home remedies such as honey and ivy leaf can help…