Depressed patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) are more likely to miss days of work or…
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Patients more likely to get flu shots when doctors make appointments
Doctors who take a proactive stance and schedule flu shots for patients can dramatically increase…
The hazards of English spelling
A new study of English spelling practices demonstrates that the way we spell words is…
Gene found to cause sudden death in young people
A new gene that can lead to sudden death among young people and athletes has…
Brain is ten times more active than previously measured
A new study could change scientists’ understanding of how the brain works — and could…
Chemical that detects plaques in Alzheimer’s brains extends lifespan of roundworms
While many anti-aging drugs don’t live up to their claim, a tightly replicated study has…
Keeping liquids off the wall
On Earth, liquid flows downhill thanks to gravity. Creating an effective liquid fuel tank involves…
First global maps of volcanic emissions use NASA satellite data
A number of volcanoes around the world continuously exhale water vapor laced with heavy metals,…
Unhealthy diets linked to more than 400,000 cardiovascular deaths
Eating a diet lacking in healthy foods and/or high in unhealthy foods was estimated to…
How big brains evolved could be revealed by new mathematical model
A new mathematical model could help clarify what drove the evolution of large brains in…