Health
New calculator reveals whether you should really worry about statin side effects
Researchers at the University of Oxford have created a new calculator that estimates a person's indi ...View More
Brain activity under anesthesia challenges what we know about consciousness
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have discovered that the human brain can continue performi ...View More
Scientists discover what triggers belly fat as we age
Many people notice a familiar change as they get older: the waistline gradually expands, even when o ...View More
They knew the pill was fake but their memory still improved
A placebo, or fake supplement, may offer real benefits for older adults, according to new research f ...View More
Osteopenia is silently weakening bones in millions of people
Around 40% of adults worldwide are affected by osteopenia: a loss of bone mineral density. This co ...View More
Scientists discover hidden “footprints of death” that may help viruses spread
Researchers at La Trobe University have identified a previously unknown biological process that may ...View More
Study challenges a common belief about vitamin D and sunlight
Many people in England who are considered at higher risk for vitamin D deficiency may not be getting ...View More
This emerging treatment is helping people avoid knee replacement surgery
A minimally invasive procedure for chronic knee pain is helping some patients find significant relie ...View More
Scientists say most people need more protein than current guidelines suggest
A new paper published in Frontiers in Nutrition argues that current public health recommendations fo ...View More
Ebola and hantavirus can start like the flu but turn deadly fast
Ebola virus disease and hantavirus have attracted renewed attention in recent weeks because of the s ...View More
