Bat Banter is Surprisingly Nuanced
Egyptian fruit bats' calls contain information about food, sleeping arrangements and mating attempts
Single protein may hold secret to treating Parkinson's disease and more
A new way to regulate protein levels and functions could be the answer to treating devastating neurological conditions
Study: Hospital readmission rates decrease after passage of ACA financial penalties
Lowest performing hospitals -- penalized the most under the law -- achieved greatest reductions
Hip pain may be 'hangover from evolution'
Scientists at the University of Oxford say a hangover from evolution could help explain why humans get so much shoulder, hip and knee pain.
Newly Discovered Prehistoric Bird Lived Near a Balmy North Pole
The North Pole wasn't always a winter wonderland. Rewind 90 million years, and scientists think it was probably as warm as parts of Florida.
Shoulder pain linked to increased heart disease risk
Individuals with symptoms that put them at increased risk for heart disease could be more likely to have shoulder problems
'Friendship Bench' program proves effective at alleviating mental illness symptoms
In Zimbabwe study, Friendship Bench therapy reduces prevalence of depression to <14%, compared to 50% in control group; First at-scale model of community mental health care in Africa has diagnosed & treated over 27,500 people for common mental disorders
Treating cancer with drugs for diabetes and hypertension
A combination of a diabetes medication and an antihypertensive drug can effectively combat cancer cells.
Low levels of manganese in welding fumes cause neurological problems
Current safety standards may not protect workers adequately
Tibetan Plateau Discovery Shows Humans May Be Tougher than We Thought
Converging genetic and archaeological evidence hints that early migrants clung to the frigid, oxygen-starved "roof of the world" through the worst the climate could throw at them
New pharmacon allows testicular tumors to shrink
Study at the University of Bonn determines positive effects in mice
Art may reveal early signs of dementia
Despite living with dementia, her brushstrokes are measured and steady, the legacy of her years of painting as a talented amateur.
Can you die from a broken heart?
There are medical reasons why it is possible to die of a broken heart.
The rhythm that makes memories permanent
Scientists at IST Austria identify mechanism that regulates rhythmic brain waves -- inhibition at synapses is the key to make memories permanent
Languages still a major barrier to global science, new research finds
English is now considered the common language, or 'lingua franca', of global science. All major scientific journals seemingly publish in English, despite the fact that their pages contain research from across the globe.
The Trends That Disrupted Medicine in 2016: Our Take
Healthcare is ever-changing, it seems now more than ever. What trends are resonating with our colleagues and our patients?
Report: Demand for Hospitalists Continues to Outpace Supply
Demand for hospitalists continues to outpace supply, according to the Society of Hospital Medicine's (SHM's) recently released "State of Hospital Medicine" report.
One Breath Into This Breathalyzer Can Diagnose 17 Diseases
From a single breath, researchers can test for 17 different diseases and health conditions that fall into three broad categories: cancerous, inflammatory and neurological diseases.
NASA Designs 'Ice Dome' For Astronauts On Mars
At first glance, a new concept for a NASA habitat on Mars looks like a cross between Mark Watney's inflatable potato farm from "The Martian" and the home of Luke's Uncle Owen on Tatooine from "Star Wars."
The caves that prove Neanderthals were cannibals
Deep in the caves of Goyet in Belgium researchers have found the grisly evidence that the Neanderthals did not just feast on horses or reindeer, but also on each other.