An unprecedented number of juvenile sea stars have been observed off the Oregon coast over…
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Drug combination could help reduce risk of death in type 2 diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes treated with insulin plus metformin had a reduced risk of…
Six new fossil species form ‘snapshot’ of primates stressed by ancient climate change
Researchers have unearthed a “mother lode” of a half-dozen fossil primate species in southern China.These…
Tsunami risk: World’s shallowest slow-motion earthquakes detected offshore of New Zealand
New research indicates that slow-motion earthquakes or ‘slow-slip events’ can rupture the shallow portion of…
Men also at risk for osteoporosis
Screening women for osteoporosis is now routine, however, when it comes to men, most are…
Smartphone app for monitoring heart palpitations is comparable to 14-day event monitor
A smartphone app that tracks palpitations in heart patients provides comparable performance to the 14-day…
Come to think of it or not: Study shows how memories can be intentionally forgotten
Context plays a big role in our memories, both good and bad. Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born…
We are bad judges of friendship, new study shows
Only half of your friends would consider you their friend, a new study suggests. People…
Gene replacement therapy offers viable treatment option for fatal disease
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a disease that causes progressive degeneration in the nerve cells…
Algorithm can improve guidance of crash victims to most appropriate place for care
A new computer algorithm can provide important information on a motor vehicle crash to help…