Evolution still shaping modern humans
A sweeping genetics study suggests that human evolution has not slowed in recent millennia. By analysing DNA from nearly 16,000 ancient individuals and more than...
New rules target childhood obesity
A nationwide ban on junk food advertising has come into force across the UK, restricting when and where foods high...
What are brain organoids and why they matter
Research into autism, schizophrenia and brain cancer is increasingly relying on brain organoids. These are small clusters...
The start of a new year often brings renewed motivation to improve health and wellness. Yet resolutions can quickly become overwhelming as people are...
A new analysis published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine suggests that tramadol, a commonly prescribed opioid painkiller, provides limited relief for chronic pain while increasing...
New research published today offers promising evidence that an existing drug may do more than slow Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists report that Leukine, also known...
CDC reports increasing flu spread nationwide
Flu activity is rising across the United States, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and...