• New non-opioid molecule could relieve chronic pain for weeks
    6/16/25

    A new molecule that acts like a local, long-lasting anesthetic could treat chronic pain like low back pain, researchers report.

  • New bird flu vaccine works really well in mice
    4/22/25

    "We obviously have a lot more work to do, but the results thus far are extremely encouraging."

  • Negative reactions to hypocrisy serve a bigger purpose
    4/15/25

    Researchers have created a model of hypocrisy that helps distinguish genuine criticism from grandstanding opposition.

  • How do psychedelics affect sexuality and intimacy?
    3/31/25

    Psychedelic experiences enhanced study participants' perceptions of their relationship quality, attraction to their partner, and sexual activities.

  • Chili during pregnancy may lower gestational diabetes risk
    3/25/25

    Could eating chili during pregnancy help lower the risk of gestational diabetes? A new study says it’s possible.

  • Listening to music alone comes with hidden benefits
    3/17/25

    "This work is another puzzle piece that shows how little things we do in our everyday lives help us to be as healthy and happy as possible."

  • Smoking weed can be really bad for your teeth
    2/17/25

    New research has identified a health problem linked to frequent recreational cannabis use—tooth decay and severe tooth loss.

  • Bacteria can eat ‘forever chemicals’
    2/3/25

    Researchers have identified a strain of bacteria that eats forever chemicals—and even some of their toxic byproducts.

  • How low-dose ketamine fights depression fast
    11/14/24

    New research digs into how low-dose ketamine, a "lifesaving" drug for major depression, alleviates symptoms within hours.

  • Humans’ love for carbs may date back to before farming
    10/25/24

    Why do we love carbs? The origins may predate agriculture and even go back to before our split from Neanderthals.

  • How a common intestinal bacteria becomes a killer
    9/23/24

    New research identifies the likely culprit that turns classical Klebsiella pneumoniae into a devastating, drug-resistant killer.

  • Telemedicine can get more people to stick with addiction treatment
    7/18/24

    "Our study shows that patients referred from telemedicine are more likely to follow up initially, and still be retained in care at 30 days."

  • Artificial intelligence could prevent power outages
    7/1/24

    AI could prevent future power outages by automatically rerouting electricity in milliseconds, researchers report.

  • Gun violence exposure harms health of Black Americans
    6/13/24

    Exposure to gun violence has a powerful and cumulative effect on the functional health of Black Americans, especially women.

  • Genome unveils coffee’s prehistoric origins
    4/17/24

    Researchers have created what they say is the highest-quality reference genome to date of the world's most popular coffee species, Arabica.

  • Unique vibrations lead to protein ‘fingerprints’
    3/5/19

    The way proteins vibrate can help scientists identify them, which could lead to new medical tests or ways to evaluate drugs.

  • Maps: These states get less federal money for fires
    3/1/19

    Some states receive an outsized share of federal fire protection money, a new model shows.