Suicide has been on the increase recently in the United States, currently accounting for almost…
Month: April 2014
One cell type may quash tumor vaccines
Many cancer vaccines fail because the immune cells that would destroy the tumor are actively…
Neurologists report on promise of statins, estrogen, telemedicine in Parkinson’s
New approaches to understanding, treating and potentially staving off Parkinson’s disease are the focus of…
Estimating baby’s size gets more precise
New research aims to help doctors estimate the size of newborns with a new set…
Rare-earth-like magnetic properties in iron
Scientists have observed magnetic properties typically associated with those observed in rare-earth elements in iron….
Criminal behavior: Older siblings strongly sway younger siblings close in age
If a sibling commits a violent criminal act, the risk that a younger sibling may…
Smartphone sensors leave trackable fingerprints
Research has demonstrated that smartphone sensors — not just the ones meant to track your…
Abuse jeopardizes new mothers’ mental health
A research paper is calling for closer monitoring of new mothers for mental health problems…
Wetlands likely to blame for atmospheric methane increases: Study
A surprising recent rise in atmospheric methane likely stems from wetland emissions, suggesting that much…
Treat homelessness first, everything else later: Study
Providing safe, stable and affordable housing first is the best way to help homeless, according…