Burping is one habit that might earn us a telling off when we are children, with it considered by many to be both rude and…
Inhaled statins show promise as effective asthma treatment
Statins are a class of drugs commonly used to lower bad cholesterol, but can they also treat obstructive airway diseases, such as asthma? UC Davis…
Exploiting epitope overlaps: A new approach to vaccine development
Vaccine development aims at protecting as many people as possible from infections. Short protein fragments of pathogens, so-called epitopes, are seen as a promising new…
‘I am just waiting to die’: Social Security clawbacks drive some into homelessness
Reviewed More than a year after the federal government first cut off her disability benefits, Denise Woods drives nightly to strip malls, truck stops, and…
New research indicates that steroid creams can affect bone health
New research indicates that higher doses of topical corticosteroids, which are commonly used to treat inflammatory skin conditions, are linked with elevated risks of osteoporosis…
New study explores how young people with early-onset psychosis view substance use and interventions
A new study led by SMU medical and psychological anthropologist Neely Myers indicates that while young people diagnosed with early psychosis understand the importance of…
Linking genes and brain circuitry in anxiety disorders
Anxiety disorders (ADs) affect more than 280 million people worldwide, making them one of the most common mental health conditions. ADs have a genetic basis,…
Blind and low-vision people have powerful technology but still face barriers to the digital world
Imagine that you have low vision and you’re completing an online job application using screen reader software. You get through half the form and then…
I was too fat to sit behind the steering wheel – one diet hack helped me she…
Charlotte Graves, 29, was tipping the scales at 27 stone when she found she could ”barely” drive her kids to school in her Peugeot. The…
Doctor Who festive specials linked to lower death rates
A new “Doctor Who” episode shown during the festive period, especially on Christmas Day, is associated with lower death rates in the subsequent year across…