Transgenerational Obesity
Did now-banned pesticides contribute to the obesity epidemic across generations?
Predicting Preterm Labor
A urine test may predict premature labor and other pregnancy complications.
Time of Day Medicine
The outcome of a medical test could be affected by the time of day.
Mouth-to-Heart Infections
Bacteria that cause gum disease can migrate to the cardiovascular system and hide there.
Malaria Odor
The malaria parasite may make its host extra-appetizing to mosquitoes, just when the contagion risk is highest.
3-D Tissue
3-D scaffolding in cells helps scientists understand a patient’s cancer cells and personalize treatments.
Walkable Neighborhood Health
Walkable neighborhoods may lower their residents' risk of obesity and diabetes.
UV Addiction
UV light may have an opiate-like effect, leading to addiction and even withdrawal symptoms.
Antibacterial Doorknobs
Sweat disables copper's antibacterial properties, with implications for doorknobs and handles everywhere.
The King’s Spine
England's King Richard III wasn't a hunchback, as depicted by Shakespeare, but he did have scoliosis.
Promoting Good Fat
The immune system could help keep the body in fat burning mode.
Tanning Dangers
A new study adds to growing evidence of the dangers of indoor tanning.
Remote Power
A new power source could help miniaturize implantable medical device.
Fetal Alcohol and Taste
Fetal exposure to alcohol alters the way rats taste it in adolescence.
Musical Creativity
Musical creativity could be good for the aging brain.
Olive Oil vs. Pollution
Olive oil may help protect the cardiovascular system against the ill-effects of air pollution in cities.
MS Stem Cell Therapy
New research in mice suggests stem cells could help repair damaged nerves.
Lab-Grown Skin
Tissue engineers have learned to make more realistic human skin.
Height Adjustable Desks
Sedentary workers report increased job performance and creativity after they start using adjustable height desks.