Individuals raised in families with higher socioeconomic status were more optimistic in midlife, and in turn, lived longer. Those who…
Researchers find new ways to improve CPR
An international research consortium was able to identify what is likely an optimal combination of chest compression frequency and depth…
Medical News Today: New flu vaccine skin patch could do away with needles
A new study reveals that delivering a flu vaccine using a new type of skin patch can stimulate an appropriate…
Preference for fentanyl higher among young, white, frequent opioid users
A minority of people who use illicit opioids indicated a preference for fentanyl, the super-potent synthetic opioid that accounts for…
Prevalence of screening for social needs
A new study finds that most US physician practices and hospitals report screening patients for at least one social need,…
Genetically tailored instruction improves songbird learning
A new study conducted in songbirds demonstrates that what at first appear to be genetic constraints on birds’ song learning…
Tailored ‘cell sheets’ to improve post-operative wound closing and healing
Scientists have designed a new method for post-operative wound closing and healing that is both fast and effective. This strategy…
Brain-computer interfaces without the mess
It sounds like science fiction: controlling electronic devices with brain waves. But researchers have developed a new type of electroencephalogram…
Early Inflammation May Portend Early Death
Even in apparently healthy adolescents, signs of inflammation may portend premature death in adulthood.
Needle-free flu vaccine patch effective in early study
A new needle-free flu vaccine patch revved up the immune system much like a traditional flu shot without any negative…