Exploitation of supply chain monitoring loopholes fueled US opioid epidemic, study finds

Scattering sunlight-reflecting particles in the atmosphere could slow rapid melting in West Antarctica and reduce the risk of catastrophic sea-level rise, according to a study

Evolution of tree roots may have driven mass extinctions (2022)

Throughout the past 250,000 years, the average age that humans had children is 26.9

Silicon nanochip could treat traumatic muscle loss by applying a harmless electric spark to deliver specific genes in a fraction of a second

Cigarette smoking more prevalent, harder to quit among rural Americans, study finds

Scientists have found misinformation posted online about the COVID-19 vaccine was associated with hesitancy toward inoculation and lower vaccination rates in some geographical areas of the United States

Partnered sex of all kinds declines in United States

From 2000 to 2018 sexual inactivity had increased from 19 percent to 31 percent among men age 18 to 24

A chemical compound in essential oils improves the healing process in mice when topically applied to a skin wound; a finding that could lead to improved treatments for skin injuries in humans

Health effects of eating marijuana is subject of a new study, in which mice voluntarily ate a dough containing THC, the primary psychoactive component in marijuana

Researchers have created a powerful new molecule for the extraction of salt from liquid

Researchers synthesize a molecular 'cage' to trap chloride salts, which could help reduce the growing level of salt contaminants flowing into freshwater streams and lakes across the U.S.

"Moderate" Levels of Piracy Has Positive Impact on TV Show's Bottom Line

'Dropout' rate for academic scientists has risen sharply in past 50 years, new study finds

Consumers can go to Google, Yelp and Facebook for crowdsourced insight about a hospital, but they shouldn't expect foolproof guidance

MicroRNA may offer a way to detect conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease earlier

Scientists watch bacteria 'harpoon' DNA to speed their evolution

Medicaid expansion produces significant health benefits - First peer-reviewed comprehensive analysis of the effects of Medicaid expansion paints a picture of significant improvements in various health outcomes consistent with the original goals of the Affordable Care Act…

When a baby is taken from its mother for even a brief period early in life, this traumatic event significantly alters the future, adult function of the brain

Evidence of exposure of pregnant women to herbicide ingredient - The first birth cohort study of its kind has found more than 90% of a group of pregnant women in Central Indiana had detectable levels of glyphosate…

Medicaid expansion leads to increase in early-stage cancer diagnoses - The research, published in the American Journal of Public Health, suggests that public health insurance may increase cancer detection, which can lead to fewer cancer deaths and better outcomes for patients.

Pre-clinical study suggests path toward non-addictive painkillers

People who recently experienced severe weather events such as floods, storms and drought are more likely to support policies to adapt to the effects of climate change

By using highly advanced brain imaging technology to observe modern humans crafting ancient tools, a neuroarchaeologist has found evidence that human-like ways of thinking may have emerged as early as 1.8 million years ago.