How much sleep do you really need? Experts say it depends Chances are, if you're reading this, you got some sleep last night. But are you feeling rested? Mar 14, 2025 0 0
Parents feel they are lacking information about bird flu, poll finds Only 43% of parents report they are able to find accurate and current information on avian influenza A(H5N1), commonly known as bird flu, according to the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National ... Mar 14, 2025 0 0
New AI model can estimate a person's true biological age from five drops of blood We all know someone who seems to defy aging—people who look younger than their peers despite being the same age. What's their secret? Scientists at Osaka University (Japan) may have found a way to quantify this difference. ... Mar 14, 2025 1 86
The fight against TB was frozen in time, until now. See its future. Consumption, phthisis, the white plague—a killer by any other name, tuberculosis (TB) has stalked humanity since at least the ice age. Today, the disease—passed from those who are actively sick to others through airborne ... Mar 14, 2025 0 0
Scientists discover how to reactivate cancer's molecular 'kill switch' Alternative RNA splicing is like a movie editor cutting and rearranging scenes from the same footage to create different versions of a film. By selecting which scenes to keep and which to leave out, the editor can produce ... Mar 14, 2025 0 77
Two factors could help close the hiring gap for autistic job seekers, study says Autistic people often face an uphill battle when searching for a job, especially during interviews. New Virginia Commonwealth University research underscores the enduring value of employer neurodiversity training when coupled ... Mar 14, 2025 0 0
Resuscitation in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest—how quickly it is done may be more important than who does it Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) in people experiencing a heart attack is a time-dependent medical emergency requiring immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Mar 14, 2025 1 1
Oxytocin system may be affected during breastfeeding in mothers with postnatal depression The oxytocin system—which helps release breast milk and strengthens the bond between mother and baby—may be affected during breastfeeding in mothers experiencing postnatal depression, finds a new study by UCL researchers. Mar 14, 2025 0 0
Q&A: Epidemiologist explains why measles cases are surging and how to stop the spread Virginia Tech infectious disease epidemiologist Lisa M. Lee explains why new measles cases are being reported around the country, not just in Texas, despite the illness being declared eliminated in the U.S. in the early 2000s ... Mar 14, 2025 0 0
Research highlights concerning rates of injecting-related injuries for drug users New research from the University of Otago, Christchurch—Ōtakau Whakaihu Waka, Ōtautahi, has exposed the large number of health-related injuries suffered by people who inject drugs in Aotearoa New Zealand, exacerbated ... Mar 14, 2025 0 0
