New research by an astrophysicist provides revelations about the most energetic event in the universe…
Month: February 2015
Thinking of God makes people bigger risk-takers, study suggests
Reminders of God can make people more likely to seek out and take risks, according…
The eyes have it: Cats put sight over smell in finding food
Cats may prefer to use their eyes rather than follow their nose when it comes…
Persistent Insomnia, Increased Mortality Risk: Link found by researchers
A connection between persistent insomnia and increased inflammation and mortality has been identified by a…
Many people with congenital heart disease living longer
At one time, many children born with congenital heart disease (CHD) suffered from issues that…
New report on pediatric cardiac surgery outcomes
A first-of-its-kind report has been released on pediatric and congenital heart surgery. The report provides…
Twin study lends new insights into link between back pain and depression
Genetic factors help to explain the commonly found association between low back pain and depression,…
Emergency doctors and paramedics commonly misinterpret documents for end-of-life care choices, study finds
Emergency care providers vary in their understanding of a type of medical order intended to…
Optogenetic stimulation of the brain to control pain demonstrated in study
New research reveals for the first time how a small area of the brain can…
Team approach boosts human and environmental wellbeing, researcher says
Even seemingly intractable problems such as the antibiotic crisis and the obesity epidemic could be…