A new University of Liverpool led study, published in The Lancet, highlights the effectiveness of a brief group psychological intervention for women affected by anxiety and depression in... more

A new study has shown that allowing "dark play" in a serious video game intended to practice skills transferable to a real-life setting does not impact... more

Michigan State University scientists have linked a common food preservative to an altered immune response that possibly hinders flu vaccines. more

A recent study investigates how the keto diet affects male and female mice. The researchers find that in females, the diet's benefits are absent. more

A study sheds new light on how exactly ultraviolet (UV) emitting and non-UV emitting street lamps influence the activity of bats in... more

Adults who lost their vision at an early age have more refined auditory cortex responses to simple sounds than sighted individuals, according to new neuroimaging research published in JNeurosci. more

Gene therapy offers the promise of a cure for beta-thalassemia and a new study has shown that it is associated with fewer... more

Antibiotic resistance is a growing concern throughout the world. A recent study investigates whether blue light can destroy these 'superbugs.' more

The effectiveness of applying electrical currents to the brain to improve memory and enhance cognitive ability - often used to treat Alzheimer's patients and children with developmental disorders... more

How many people with cancer use complementary and alternative therapies? And do these interfere with conventional treatments? A new study... more

A new study investigates the impact of 1 weekly hour of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity on disability in people with knee... more

Facebook said Tuesday it shut down more than 2,600 fake accounts linked to Iran, Russia, Macedonia and Kosovo and aiming to influence political sentiment in various parts of the world. more

A University of Manchester historian is to study the influence of Erle Stanley Gardner, creator of renowned TV attorney Perry Mason, in a bid to reveal the roots... more

Could targeting the protein neuronostatin prevent or treat dangerous low blood sugar in people with diabetes who use insulin? A new study investigates. more

An experimental compound inhibited clot formation without increased bleeding, a common side effect of current anticlotting therapies, in a phase I study. First-in-human study shows the anticlotting drug was well-tolerated without serious... more

Most children inherit both their postal code and their genetic code from their parents. But if genetic factors influence where families are... more

A new study sheds light on one way tumors may continue to grow despite the presence of cancer-killing immune cells. The findings suggest a way to enhance the effectiveness of immunotherapies for cancer treatment. more

Most children inherit both their postal code and their genetic code from their parents. But if genetic factors influence where families are... more

A new study highlights the effectiveness of a brief group psychological intervention for women affected by anxiety and depression in a post-conflict setting in Pakistan. more

A study in macaques reveals that targeting a brain region with noninvasive, low-intensity ultrasound can alter a specific decision-making process. more

A new study has shown that allowing "dark play" in a serious video game intended to practice skills transferable to a real-life setting does... more

A few years ago, the Peruvian government launched a program to protect the rainforest. However, an analysis by the Center for Development Research (ZEF) at the University of Bonn shows that its... more

A study in macaques reveals that targeting a brain region with noninvasive, low-intensity ultrasound can alter a specific decision-making process. more

Researchers at the University of Sydney have used biomechanical engineering techniques to unlock the mystery surrounding the mechanical forces that influence blood clotting. more

A person's sexual behavior could affect their microbiome and immune system, potentially elevating their risk of HIV infection, according to a new study. more

A new study reveals important insights into the factors that influence the release of greenhouse gases from rivers and streams, including a... more

Scientists have uncovered fresh insights into how vitamin D affects the immune system and might influence susceptibility to diseases such as multiple sclerosis. more

Social media had only a small influence on how much people believed falsehoods about candidates and issues in the last two presidential elections, a pair of new national... more

People who tend to frequently switch between digital media devices appear to have a greater risk of obesity, according to the findings of a... more

People who tend to frequently switch between digital media devices appear to have a greater risk of obesity, according to the findings of a new study. more