New research provides support for the idea that life could have emerged from lakes on the early Earth, roughly 4 billion years ago.
Warm Caregiving in Childhood Protects Heart Health Later
Receiving consistent warmth from a caregiver during childhood protects heart health later in life, according to a new study.
Receiving consistent warmth from a caregiver during childhood protects heart health later in life, according to a new study.
Algorithm Could Make Disaster Response Faster
Researchers have developed an algorithm to help public health agencies and others develop a fast and effective response to disasters, whether they’re dealing with a hurricane or anthrax attack.
Researchers have developed an algorithm to help public health agencies and others develop a fast and effective response to disasters, whether they’re dealing with a hurricane or anthrax attack.
Exercise Boosts Motor Learning and Memory
Physical exercise boosts motor learning and remembering what one has learned, according to new research.
Physical exercise boosts motor learning and remembering what one has learned, according to new research.
How Brushing Your Teeth Can Protect Against Infections
Brushing your teeth is about a lot more than just keeping your mouth clean. It can also help prevent health issues like infections.
Brushing your teeth is about a lot more than just keeping your mouth clean. It can also help prevent health issues like infections.
Newly Discovered Virus Kills ‘Sleeping’ Bacteria
Researchers have found a virus that can kill dormant bacteria.
Researchers have found a virus that can kill dormant bacteria.
Rising Health Insurance Costs Have ‘Robbed’ American Workers
A new study shows that insurance premiums are holding back wage growth, especially for people of color.
A new study shows that insurance premiums are holding back wage growth, especially for people of color.
Plant Protein May Be a Key to Healthier Aging
Women who consume higher amounts of protein, especially protein from plant-based sources, develop fewer chronic diseases and are more likely to be healthier overall as they age, according to a new study.
Women who consume higher amounts of protein, especially protein from plant-based sources, develop fewer chronic diseases and are more likely to be healthier overall as they age, according to a new study.
Despite Debates, Homework Is Still ‘Essential’ for Kids
The necessity of homework has been a subject of debate since at least as far back as the 1890s, according to Joyce L. Epstein.
The necessity of homework has been a subject of debate since at least as far back as the 1890s, according to Joyce L. Epstein.
Inflammation and Poverty Combo Spikes Mortality Risk
People with chronic inflammation who live in poverty have more than double the risk of dying from heart disease and nearly triple the risk of dying from cancer within the next 15 years, a new study shows.
People with chronic inflammation who live in poverty have more than double the risk of dying from heart disease and nearly triple the risk of dying from cancer within the next 15 years, a new study shows.
Combo Workout Cuts Heart Disease Risks
Splitting your workouts into half-cardio and half-strength training reduces cardiovascular disease risks, new research suggests.
Splitting your workouts into half-cardio and half-strength training reduces cardiovascular disease risks, new research suggests.
Even the Best Artificial Intelligence Has Weaknesses
New research tries to reveal the weaknesses in artificial intelligence.
New research tries to reveal the weaknesses in artificial intelligence.
Since Roe Was Overturned, Fewer Michigan Adults Want Kids
Since Roe v. Wade was overturned, fewer Michigan adults want to have children, according to new research.
Since Roe v. Wade was overturned, fewer Michigan adults want to have children, according to new research.
Weather-Based Pain Forecast Could Influence Daily Plans
Weather-Based Pain Forecast Could Influence Daily Plans
Weather-Based Pain Forecast Could Influence Daily Plans
People With Ptsd Have Smaller Cerebellums
People with post-traumatic stress disorder have a cerebellum about 2% smaller than unaffected adults, according to new research.
People with post-traumatic stress disorder have a cerebellum about 2% smaller than unaffected adults, according to new research.
Burnt Out Immune Cells May Drive Alzheimer’s Disease
Microglia, the immune cells of the brain, wither away as Alzheimer’s disease takes hold in both mice and humans, and APOE4, a key gene variant implicated in Alzheimer’s, may mediate these changes, according to new research.
Microglia, the immune cells of the brain, wither away as Alzheimer’s disease takes hold in both mice and humans, and APOE4, a key gene variant implicated in Alzheimer’s, may mediate these changes, according to new research.