Researchers report first electrically invoked perseverance response
Dr. Josef Parvizi at the Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences at Stanford University and Dr. Michael Greicius from Stanford University reported the discovery...
Scientists warn that extreme heat events jeopardize cardiovascular health
A consequence of global warming is a greater frequency and intensity of extreme heat events. This extreme heat is associated with a greater risk...
Research determines excitement overcomes anxiety
The old advice about remaining calm during situations that produce feelings of anxiety has been shown to be much less useful than getting excited...
Study: Simultaneous Repair of Heart Valves May Benefit Some Adults
An international study of more than 400 adults concludes that people who undergo mitral valve surgery (between the left atrium and the left ventricle...
New Year’s resolutions for autism acceptance
As the new year arrives, people will be busy making resolutions to improve their lives, their finances and their figures.
Perhaps, the year 2021 would...
Researchers identify a new gene important for healthy daily rhythms
Life is organized on a 24-hour schedule. Central to this regular rhythm is the circadian clock, timekeepers that are present in virtually every organ,...
Study: TGen helps expand the diversity of the Human Cell Atlas
While incredible advances in sequencing technology have led to a revolution in human genomics, the majority of this research has been carried out in...
How healthy is barley for your insulin if you don’t mind...
Both the soluble and insoluble fiber in barley lowers blood sugar levels after eating usual meals. But more important that barley's ability to lower...
Study: Understanding Your Brain to Help You Learn Better
Neuroscience investigates what happens in the brain during learning processes. But even with simple experiments, mountains of data arise that need a lot of...
Study: Do-It-Yourself artificial pancreas given approval by team of experts
More than 40 healthcare professionals and legal experts have issued the first guidance of its kind to support people with type 1 diabetes using...