Minority groups such as African-Americans and Latinos are less likely than whites to believe their…
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First praying mantis survey of Rwanda uncovers rich diversity
The first formal survey of praying mantises in Rwanda has revealed a 155 percent increase…
Gains in health insurance across Texas fall behind rest of US, new report shows
The rate of adults without health insurance across the US dropped nearly twice as much…
Scientists identify mechanisms to reduce epileptic seizures following TBI
Halting production of new neurons in the brain following traumatic brain injury can help reduce…
Safety net fails grandmother caregivers living in severe poverty
The number of grandmothers raising their grandchildren spiked during the Great Recession, but those living…
Exceptional care requires patient-driven education
When it comes to quality communication, meeting the needs of all health-literacy levels requires creative…
Cancer: Pinpoint targeting instead of shotgun approach, say experts
Integrins help cells communicate with and adapt to their environment. Also cancer cells depend on…
Nonoperative treatment of appendicitis may have unknown long-term risks and costs
It is too early to change the standard treatment of appendicitis in US adults to…
Identification tags define neural circuits
Biologists have identified a network of proteins that guides neural synapse formation in Drosophila brains….
New model more accurately tracks gases for underground nuclear explosion detection
Scientists have developed a new, more thorough method for detecting underground nuclear explosions (UNEs) by…