Many health problems in the developed world stem from the disruption of a delicate metabolic balance between glucose production and…
Decades-old antidepressant may fend off prostate cancer’s return
An antidepressant from the ’50s, repurposed to fight prostate cancer, lowered PSA levels in men with recurrent disease, pilot study…
Household chemical use linked to child language delays
Young children from low-income homes whose mothers reported frequent use of toxic chemicals such as household cleaners were more likely…
New measure for excessive buying problems
Excessive or uncontrolled buying or shopping is a highly prevalent, disabling and growing problem, yet measuring the extent and effects…
Novel compound sparks new malaria treatment hope
A novel class of antimalarial compounds that can effectively kill malaria parasites has been developed. In preclinical testing, the compounds…
As farming developed, so did cooperation — and violence
The growth of agriculture led to unprecedented cooperation in human societies, a team of researchers, has found, but it also…
Fighting hand tremors: First comes AI, then robots
Robots hold promise for a large number of people with neurological movement disorders severely affecting the quality of their lives.…
New material could turn clothing into a health monitor
Researchers have reported a new material, pliable enough to be woven into fabric but imbued with sensing capabilities that can…
Scientists discover new repair mechanism for repairing alcohol-induced DNA damage
Researchers have discovered a new way in which the human body repairs DNA damage caused by a degradation product of…
How Exercise May Affect Your Immunity
Does exercise help or hinder our bodies’ ability to fight off infections? It depends.