A new mathematical approach uses data on people’s commutes between and within US counties to identify important geographic regions.
High cost of cancer drugs not always justified
Do high prices of some cancer medicines have a higher benefit than those drugs with lower prices? An international study…
Nanodevices for the brain could thwart formation of Alzheimer’s plaques
Researchers designed a nanodevice with the potential to prevent peptides from forming dangerous plaques in the brain in order to…
Different trigger points for seeking healthcare may explain gender divide
Men might not be more reluctant to see a doctor than women are, as is popularly believed, but may simply…
Plant extract combo may relieve hangover symptoms
A plant extract combination of fruits, leaves, and roots may help to relieve hangover symptoms, reveals new research.
Low-income workers disproportionally affected by COVID-19
Low-income workers in developing countries face a higher risk of income loss during the COVID-19 lockdown as it is less…
In a Victory for Women in Sudan, Female Genital Mutilation Is Outlawed
A new law criminalizes genital cutting, a harmful practice that nine in 10 Sudanese women are said to have endured.…
Feeding Low-Income Children during the Covid-19 Pandemic
As Covid-19 spreads throughout the United States, schools and child care facilities are balancing their role of helping to prevent…
Critical Supply Shortages — The Need for Ventilators and Personal Protective Equipment during the Covid-19 Pandemic
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization designated “coronavirus disease 2019” (Covid-19) a global pandemic. As the number of…
Children who have difficult relationships with their moms are clingy towards teachers
Children who experience ‘dependent’ or clingy relationships with their preschool teachers tend to also have difficulties in their relationships with…