Neanderthals may have been infected by diseases carried out of Africa by humans
Neanderthals may have been infected with diseases carried out of Africa by waves of Homo sapiens
Breakthrough may stop multiple sclerosis in its tracks
An international research team has demonstrated that a new plant-derived drug can block the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS).
Beta cells from love handles
Beta cells generated using "genetic software" produce the hormone insulin
Stanford trial shows paper tape can help prevent foot blisters
Paper tape proves best blister deterrent
Unexplained 'Genetic Superheroes' Overcome Disease Mutations
A tiny number of people in the world carry genetic mutations that were thought to guarantee the development of severe childhood diseases, but these people do not actually have these diseases, according to a new study.
New report: Hepatitis B and C could be eliminated as public health problems in US
Considerable resources, and attention to various barriers will be required to prevent further sickness and deaths from the transmission of hepatitis B and C
The brain on LSD revealed: First scans show how the drug affects the brain
Researchers from Imperial College London, working with the Beckley Foundation, have for the first time visualised the effects of LSD on the human brain.
Zika virus 'scarier than thought' says US
The Zika virus is "scarier" than first thought and its impact on the US could be greater than predicted, public health officials have admitted.
Zika Virus Linked with Another Brain Disease: What's ADEM?
Some people infected with the Zika virus may develop a rare neurological disorder that is similar to multiple sclerosis, a new study from Brazil suggests.
The 6 elements of an effective apology, according to science
'Acknowledgment of responsibility' is most important
Lung ultrasound may be a safe substitute for chest X-ray when diagnosing pneumonia in children
Shown to be highly effective and safe for diagnosing pneumonia in children
Daily Aspirin Is Most Beneficial in Your 50s, Panel Says
Those who start taking daily aspirin during their 50s get the most benefit from its use in preventing a heart attack, stroke and colon cancer
Scientists discover how the brain repurposes itself to learn scientific concepts
New research shows how learning physics concepts is accomplished by repurposing neural structures originally used for general everyday purposes.
Prevalence of homosexuality in men is stable throughout time since many carry the genes
Computer model sheds light on how male homosexuality remains present in populations throughout the ages
1917 astronomical plate has first-ever evidence of exoplanetary system
You can never predict what treasure might be hiding in your own basement.
Children of older mothers do better
The benefits associated with being born in a later year outweigh the biological risks associated with being born to an older mother
How the brain produces consciousness in 'time slices'
EPFL scientists propose a new way of understanding of how the brain processes unconscious information into our consciousness.
Increase in coffee consumption could provide protective effect in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
A daily dose of coffee could improve several key markers of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by reducing permeability of the gut
Is Alpha Centauri the right place to search for life elsewhere?
New research program that’s looking at sending a tiny spacecraft to the nearest stars
Why bearcats smell like buttered popcorn
Researchers pinpoint chemical compound that gives rare animal its popcorn-like scent
Study discovers link between cancer and autism
UI researchers find patients with autism have increased gene mutations that drive cancer, but lower rates of cancer
Certain types of polyps may warrant keeping closer tabs on the colon
Being on the lookout for certain features of polyps may help physicians keep a closer eye on patients at risk for colorectal cancer.
People with hepatitis C are two to five times more likely to develop certain head and neck cancers
MD Anderson study first to find association with new cancer types; findings have strong implications for screening and treatment
New Timeline Zeros in on the Creation of the Chauvet Cave Paintings
Radiocarbon dates help reconstruct the cave's long history
Cancerous Coconspirators: Tumor Cells That Travel Together Spread Cancer
Contrary to expectations, most metastatic tumors are seeded not by single cells from the primary tumor but by clusters of cancer cells
For women, waiting to have children until after 30 minimizes career income losses
Findings hold true for those with or without college degrees
Don't count on strangers in medical emergencies, especially if you're African-American
People who have a medical emergency in a public place can't necessarily rely on the kindness of strangers
Blood pressure difference linked to heart disease risk
Blood pressure differences between each arm can signal an increased risk of dying of heart disease, even in healthy people, a new large-scale study has found
Wireless signal sent through meat fast enough to watch Netflix
Your pacemaker could soon be streaming video
Aspirin for Primary Prevention: 2016 USPSTF Recommendations
Taking aspirin after a heart attack or a stroke can literally be lifesaving.
'Wrong' scale used to evaluate results of brain surgery
Scale originally created to monitor the recovery process of stroke victims
Mayo clinic: Long-term benefits to the liver-kidney transplant
Researchers find lower incidence of chronic damage to the kidney due to rejection and better overall kidney function at 5 years post transplant
In these microbes, iron works like oxygen
A variety of fascinating microorganisms thrive without oxygen
New guidance on preventing sudden cardiac death in athletes published
NCAA, medical specialists recommend all universities have well-rehearsed emergency action plan for sudden cardiac arrest
How to Talk to Someone with a Terminal Illness
If someone is facing a health emergency or terminal illness, it can be difficult to know the right thing to say.
Shackled Skeletons Could Be Ancient Greek Rebels
A trove of shackled skeletons unearthed in a mass grave near Athens may have once belonged to the followers of a tyrant who sought to overthrow the leader of ancient Greece.
Vaccine switched in 'milestone' towards ending polio
More than 150 countries have begun switching to a different polio vaccine - an important milestone towards polio eradication, health campaigners say.
Risk of second major osteoporotic fracture is greatest immediately after first fracture
Results suggest that pharmacological treatment for secondary fracture prevention may be most usefully initiated immediately following a first fracture