Nearly half of all veterans who died from drug overdoses while prescribed opioids for pain…
Month: June 2015
Researchers discover how the discomfort from dry eye disease originates
A study on the origin of the symptoms of dry eye disease has taken place,…
Physical activity decreases over time at all levels of COPD severity, leading to further decline
Physical activity decreases substantially over time in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) at…
Scientists tune X-rays with tiny mirrors
Scientists have created a new way of manipulating high-intensity X-rays, which will allow researchers to…
Increased carbon dioxide levels in air restrict plants’ ability to absorb nutrients
The rapidly rising levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere affect plants’ absorption of nitrogen,…
How we see the future can make us depressed today
A pessimistic view of the future may not be the result of depression but the…
The review of scientific studies in journals is subjective and quality is variable
Peer reviews in science, in which independent scientists who are experts on the subject assess…
How and why butterflies survive fires
Deciding how often and when to use prescribed fire can be tricky, especially when managing…
Mechanism regulating gene expression linked to bone and joint damage in ankylosing spondylitis
A new study reveals that DNA methylation — a mechanism that regulates gene expression —…
Novel method identifies children with rheumatic disease eligible for life-saving vaccine
New results have shown that the chickenpox vaccine can be effective and safe even in…