A new study demonstrates that even when temperatures warm and cold stress is limited, light is still a major factor…
One in five Georgian Londoners had syphilis by their mid-30s
250 years ago, over one-fifth of Londoners had contracted syphilis by their 35th birthday, historians have calculated.
Owner behavior affects effort and accuracy in dogs’ communications
Researchers have found that dogs adapt their communicative strategies to their environment and that owner behavior influences communicative effort and…
Targeted deep brain stimulation to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder
Researchers have further refined the use of deep brain stimulation in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder. By accurately localizing electrode…
Pioneering brain haemorrhage treatment reduces long-term disability in premature babies
Premature babies with serious brain haemorrhage treated with a ‘brain washing’ technique were twice as likely to survive without severe…
Location, location, location: Even gut immune response is site-specific
Researchers are using mini-organs to model the digestive tract in the laboratory. These so-called organoids provide insights into the inflammatory…
Asthma and allergies more common in teens who stay up late
Teenagers who prefer to stay up late and wake later in the morning are more likely to suffer with asthma…
Coronary calcium scoring: Personalized preventive care for those most at risk
An imaging test called coronary calcium scoring can help doctors to make the right recommendation about the use of statin…
How the body regulates scar tissue growth after heart attacks
New research conducted in mice could explain why some people suffer more extensive scarring than others after a heart attack.…
Lack of lockdown increased COVID-19 deaths in Sweden, analysis finds
A new analysis finds that Sweden’s controversial decision not to lock down during COVID-19 produced more deaths and greater healthcare…