The company sold more opioids in the U.S. than any other manufacturer during the height of the addiction crisis, prosecutors…
Picking up a pingpong paddle may benefit people with Parkinson’s
Pingpong may hold promise as a possible form of physical therapy for Parkinson’s disease. People with Parkinson’s who participated in…
Electrolyte supplements don’t prevent illness in athletes
Electrolyte supplements popular with endurance runners can’t be relied on to keep essential sodium levels in balance, according to researchers.
MicroRNA regulates process vital to placenta growth in early pregnancy
Researchers have discovered how a very large human non-protein coding gene regulates epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) — a process that contributes…
Using social media to understand the vaccine debate in China
Vaccine acceptance is a crucial public health issue, which has been exacerbated by the use of social media to spread…
Spending time in nature reduces stress
New research has found that as little as 10 minutes in a natural setting can help college students feel happier…
Weight-based bullying linked to increased adolescent alcohol, marijuana use
Adolescents who are bullied about their weight or body shape may be more likely to use alcohol or marijuana than…
How sleep helps teens deal with social stress
Study found that adequate sleep allowed students to cope with discrimination and challenges associated with ethnic or racial bias. It…
Heatwave exposure linked to increased risk of preterm birth in California
A new study found that exposure to heatwaves during the last week of pregnancy was strongly linked to an increased…
Insulin signaling suppressed by decoys
The discovery of an insulin ‘decoy’ molecule shakes up understanding of insulin signaling, with implications for diabetes, longevity and aging…