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VR and AR simulations help users practice stress management in realistic scenarios
Everyday situations can sometimes feel like big stressors, whether it's delivering an important work presentation, attending ...
US has 800 measles cases and outbreaks in several states. Here's what you should know
The U.S. has 800 cases of measles nationwide as of Friday, and two more states identified outbreaks this week.
Seeing with purpose: Visual cortex tunes perception to match current objectives
When you see a bag of carrots at the grocery store, does your mind go to potatoes and parsnips or buffalo wings and celery?
Research identifies new cut-off points for overweight and obesity in male athletes
New research presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11–14 May) shows that the ...
White House touts COVID-19 'lab leak' theory on revamped site
The White House on Friday unveiled a revamped COVID-19 website that promoted the contentious theory that the virus leaked from a Chinese laboratory, framing it as the pandemic's "true origins." ...
Rare variants in GPKOW associated with multisystemic X-linked developmental disorder
A new study published in Genetics in Medicine identifies a novel disease-associated gene, GPKOW, that plays an important role ...
Colder temperatures increase gastroenteritis risk in Rohingya refugee camps, study shows
A new study by scientists at Hokkaido University has found that lower temperatures significantly increase the risk of ...
Detecting invasive nodules could be key to preventing unnecessary pancreatic cancer surgery
Pancreatic cysts are fluid-filled sacs that can form in the pancreas. Some remain benign, while others have the potential to ...
Study finds women much more likely to be aware of and have good understanding of obesity drugs
New research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11–14 May) shows that ...
N-cadherin triggers neural stem cell differentiation: Discovery shows potential for brain aging and disease therapies
Northeastern University scientists have discovered that a protein in the human brain could potentially be used to grow new ...
Modeling shows clean water and sanitation reduce cholera transmission where disease is entrenched
Public health strategies, from vaccination to improving sanitary conditions, may have different impacts depending on whether ...