A strange flea that is believed to be 20-30 million years old has been found…
Month: September 2015
Shift in human ancestors’ diet earlier than previously thought
Pre-humans’ shift toward a grass-based diet took place about 400,000 years earlier than experts previously…
Beta-blockers promote heart muscle cell survival following a heart attack
A commonly prescribed drug for heart disease may do more good than previously thought. Researchers…
Spleen may provide new target for treating stroke’s debilitating chronic inflammation
Stroke injures the brain, but a new study indicates an abdominal organ that plays a…
Teen marijuana use down despite greater availability
Marijuana use among American high school students is significantly lower today than it was 15…
Number of people at high risk of fracture set to double by 2040
A new study projects a dramatic increase in the burden of fragility fractures within the…
New perspectives for long-term climate predictions
The natural, 11-year cycle of solar activity is apparently influencing long-term climate fluctuations in the…
Popular hypertension drugs linked to worse heart health in blacks compared to whites
Drugs commonly used to treat high blood pressure, and prevent heart attacks and strokes, are…
Hookah tobacco smoking seems to be increasing in both prevalence, frequency
Nearly one in five recently surveyed high school seniors report having smoked tobacco from a…
Are early childhood educators undervalued?
No one is looking at how we perceive and value those who provide the education…