Uninsured adolescents and young adults more likely to be diagnosed with advanced cancer
Study shows way forward for age group that has benefited least from cancer progress
Medics hail 'kidney swap' scheme
Medics in Scotland have hailed the success of a kidney pairing scheme which allowed a gravely-ill woman to receive a transplant.
Neanderthals may have faced extinction long before modern humans emerged
Western European Neanderthals were on the verge of extinction long before modern humans showed up
Mental health conditions in most suicide victims left undiagnosed at doctor visits
Mental health condition of most people who commit suicide remain undiagnosed though many visit a primary care provider or medical specialist in the year before they die
Acupuncture holds promise for treating inflammatory disease
Rutgers-led study suggests pathways to alleviating inflammation in disorders such as sepsis, arthritis
Preventive oophorectomy reduces risk of death by 77 percent for women with BRCA mutation
Women who carry a BRCA gene mutation and opt for preventive ovary removal surgery, have a 77 per cent lower risk of death than those who do not
Study shows association between diabetes and stroke in women but not men
Research shows that diabetes in women is associated with an increased risk of stroke, whereas the data do not show the same association among men
A paper diagnostic for cancer
Simple, cheap, paper test could improve diagnosis rates and help people get treated earlier
Marine algae can sense the rainbow
Study shows that algae can detect a wide spectrum of colors to adapt to their environments
Artificial muscles made with fishing line
With the proper treatment, common materials contract with heat treatment.
Toilet? Planter? Urinal uses bamboo to deal with waste
Uses biofilters - plants in a growing medium - to treat urine
Prenatal Acetaminophen Linked to Behavioral Problems in Kids
Prenatal exposure to acetaminophen - a drug considered safe in pregnancy - may raise the risk for behavioral problems in children, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and hyperkinetic disorder (HKD), a severe form of ADHD, new research suggests.
Advanced Exoplanet Hunter Images Alien Worlds
A planet-hunting project is snapping pictures of alien worlds and other objects orbiting nearby stars in an effort to give scientists a better understanding of these intriguing exoplanets.
Cooking meat 'may be dementia risk'
Browning meat in the oven, grill or frying pan produces chemicals which may increase the risk of developing dementia, US researchers suggest.
MERS virus widespread in Saudi Arabian camels
Coronavirus has been infecting the animals for at least 20 years
Stand-alone facility for organ retrieval is more efficient, less costly than hospital
Retrieving organs from brain-dead donors is logistically challenging and time consuming in hospitals.
The only top 10 cancer where survival rates are falling
We really need to talk about bladder cancer
MMR vaccine linked to lower rate of infection-related hospital admissions
Receipt of the live measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine was associated with a lower rate of hospital admissions for any infections,
Psychological side-effects of anti-depressants worse than thought
A University of Liverpool researcher has shown that thoughts of suicide, sexual difficulties and emotional numbness as a result of anti-depressants may be more widespread than previously thought.
Researchers generate new neurons in brains, spinal cords of living adult mammals
Southwestern Medical Center researchers created new nerve cells in the brains and spinal cords of living mammals without the need for stem cell transplants to replenish lost cells.
Analysis: 32 years of US filicide arrests
Paper provides the first comprehensive statistical analysis of filicide in the United States
Ordinary conditioner removes head lice eggs as effectively as special products
New research shows that ordinary hair conditioner is just as effective as commercial as nit-removal products
Breast-feeding benefits appear to be overstated, according to study of siblings
Advantages of women who choose breast-feeding likely bias findings in previous research
Chile's stunning fossil whale graveyard explained
It is one of the most astonishing fossil discoveries of recent years - a graveyard of whales found beside the Pan-American Highway in Chile.
New study presents evidence that blood pressure should be measured in both arms
Difference in interarm blood pressure linked to greater risk of future cardiovascular events, reports The American Journal of Medicine
Skin cancer risk may have driven evolution of black skin
Early humans may have evolved black skin to protect against a very high risk of dying from ultraviolet light (UV)-induced skin cancer, a new analysis concludes.
Open access science publisher demands full availability of data
If you publish in PLoS, be prepared to share all the underlying data.
Decline of Bronze Age 'megacities' linked to climate change
Climate change may have contributed to the decline of a city-dwelling civilization in Pakistan and India 4,100 years ago, according to new research
New research indicates causal link between vitamin D, serotonin synthesis and autism
Dietary interventions will have relevance for prevention and possibly for treatment of autism
Sunburns strike twice
University of Bonn: Skin inflammation following UV irradiation promotes cancer cell spread along blood vessels
Our blender brain: How mixing ideas made us human
About 50,000 years ago we started to mash up incompatible concepts - and everything from science to fashion is the result
Kepler's Alien World Count Skyrockets
The number of known planets beyond the solar system took a giant leap thanks to a new technique that verifies candidate planets found by NASA's Kepler space telescope in batches rather than one-by-one.
Brain zap rouses people from years of vegetative state
People in a vegetative state showed signs of awareness after electric brain stimulation - and minimally conscious people were able to communicate again
How can you ensure that your life is worth living?
Dramatic advances in communication with people in a minimally conscious state have provoked questions central to our ideas about what makes life worth living
Outside Fukushima exclusion zone, residents getting minor radiation dose
Equal to the normal background, but unlikely to cause detectable health problems.
Why dark chocolate is good for your heart
New research in the FASEB Journal suggests that consumption of dark chocolate lowers the augmentation index, a key vascular health predictor, and reduces adhesion of white blood cells to the vessel wall
Origin of organs: Thank viruses for your skin and bone
NEXT time you have a cold, rather than cursing, maybe you should thank the virus for making your skin.   
More dangerous chemicals in everyday life: Now experts warn against nanosilver
Nano-silver can penetrate our cells and cause damage
High-calorie feeding may slow progression of ALS
Small study provides preliminary evidence that increased calorie intake could extend survival
An ancient 'Great Leap Forward' for life in the open ocean
University of Bristol researchers study genomic data of cyanobacteria to shed new light on how complex life evolved on Earth
CU-led study says Bering Land Bridge a long-term refuge for early Americans
Population of hundreds or thousands likely lived on land bridge for up to 10,000 years
Scientists uncover trigger for most common form of intellectual disability and autism
Finding may explain many brain disorders, lead to prevention and treatment
Cheese Chunks Adorn Ancient Mummies
The world's oldest cheese has been found on the necks and chests of perfectly preserved mummies buried in China's desert sand.
Pancreatic cancer's killer trick offers treatment hope
PANCREATIC cancer's deadliest trick could be its undoing.
How Earth was watered
Early Earth's accidental deluge via water-carrying comets has long been a stumbling block for those interested in life on other planets.
New debris estimates soar for Nankai Trough quake
As much as 349 million tons of debris and sediment would be generated by a major tsunami-producing earthquake in the Nankai Trough - about 11 times the amount resulting from the Great East Japan Earthquake of March 2011, the Environment Ministry said.
Global warming felt to deepest reaches of ocean
Study shows climate change has put a freshwater lid on the Antarctic ocean, trapping warm water in ocean depths
As one food allergy resolves, another may develop
The same food may trigger both allergies, say CHOP experts
Newly discovered catalyst could lead to the low-cost production of clean methanol
An international research team has discovered a potentially clean, low-cost way to convert carbon dioxide into methanol, a key ingredient in the production of plastics, adhesives and solvents, and a promising fuel for transportation.
Rare Mutation Kills Off Gene Responsible For Diabetes
A new study based on genetic testing of 150,000 people has found a rare mutation that protects even fat people from getting Type 2 diabetes.
Ancient Chinese medicine put through its paces for pancreatic cancer
The bark of the Amur cork tree (Phellodendron amurense) has traveled a centuries-long road with the healing arts.
Infant Sleep Machines at Maximum Volume Reported as Hearing Risk
Devices that produce soothing sounds in order to lull infants to sleep can be loud enough at maximum volume to damage their hearing, researchers reported Monday.