Doctors say new research is showing that patients who suffer from isolated mitral valve regurgitation…
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Biofuels increase, rather than decrease, heat-trapping carbon dioxide emissions
A new study challenges the widely held assumption that biofuels such as ethanol and biodiesel…
Ant genomics declare ‘checkmate’ to red king theory: Long-standing scientific theory challenged
If two species are mutualists — that is, each benefits from the activity of the…
MRI-guided focused ultrasound effective to treat essential tremor
Treatment with MRI-guided focused ultrasound significantly improves tremors and quality of life in patients with…
New map shows alarming growth of the human footprint
Scientists says a new map of the ecological footprint of humankind shows 97 percent of…
Zika virus detected in newborn until 2 months after birth
Researchers outline the case of a baby born with Zika infection in January 2016, who…
Simulated patient study sheds new light on antibiotic use in India
As a result of the overuse or misuse of antibiotics, antimicrobial resistant superbugs represent an…
Conflicts subverting improved health conditions in Eastern Mediterranean Region
Improved health conditions and life expectancy over the past 20 years in the Eastern Mediterranean…
Excess weight linked to eight more cancer types
There’s yet another reason to maintain a healthy weight as we age. An international team…
Seismic shield: Large-scale metamaterials combat earthquakes in 3-D model
Numerical analysis considers both surface and guided waves, accounts for soil dissipation, and provides design…