Cart is empty Women in the U.S. South are three times more likely to lose a baby in late pregnancy than mothers in other regions, a new study reports.
NIH funding cuts will hit red states, rural areas and underserved communities the hardest
The National Institutes of Health is the largest federal funder of medical research in the U.S. NIH funds drive research and innovation, leading to better understanding and treatment of diseases and improved health outcomes.
When should you eat? Before, after—or even while—exercising?
If you listen to some self-proclaimed exercise experts on social media, they swear that working out on an empty stomach burns more fat.
Pressure to seem perfect can strain teen relationships, but kindness from peers can help
Imagine trying to always appear perfect. You stay on top of the latest beauty trends, excel academically and project confidence in social settings, even when you’re struggling or feeling completely overwhelmed. You work hard to hide any potential flaws, constantly worrying that if you stumble or show any cracks in your armor, everything will fall apart.
Should babies get a ‘bonus dose’ of the measles vaccine? Doctors say it depends
Like many anxious parents, Beth Spektor spent the last few weeks fretting over how to protect her infant daughter from the first deadly measles outbreak to hit the U.S. in a decade.
3D-printed tissue restores erectile function and aids reproduction in animal study
Erectile dysfunction affects over 40% of men over 40, yet our understanding of the condition remains limited. Research on this issue has mostly relied on real organs, making it difficult to study the detailed interaction between blood flow and tissue during an erection.
No evidence for ‘wind turbine syndrome’ claims: Windmill noise is no more stressful than traffic sounds, study suggests
A team of cognitive neuroscientists and acoustic engineers at Adam Mickiewicz University, in Poland, has found no evidence that wind turbine noise causes mental impairment. In their study, published in the journal Humanities and Social Sciences Communication, the group conducted experiments exposing human volunteers to various noises and measured a range of impacts.
Can melatonin supplements really ‘reverse’ DNA damage caused by lack of sleep?
Sleep isn’t just a luxury, it’s a vital process that helps our bodies repair and rejuvenate. Researchers have started to uncover how the quality and timing of sleep can affect more than just how rested we feel—it might also affect the very blueprint of our cells: our DNA.
Trouble sleeping? The culprit may be something you ate
Can’t sleep at night? Researchers say the reason—and the solution—could be lurking in your kitchen. The ingredients for poor sleep can be found in every meal, and the less you sleep, the more likely you may be to consume them.
West Texas reports nearly 200 measles cases. New Mexico is up to 30
A historic measles outbreak in West Texas is just short of 200 cases, Texas state health officials said Friday, while the number of cases in neighboring New Mexico tripled to 30.