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Concerns over Safety of Long-term ADHD Drug treatment in Children are raised by a recent study
Medical

Concerns over Safety of Long-term ADHD Drug treatment in Children are raised by a recent study

A recent study by the University of Turku and the University of Helsinki in Finland and the Finnish Social Insurance Institution Kela reveals that the…
Adults who receive an ADHD Diagnosis may Live shorter Lives
Health

Adults who receive an ADHD Diagnosis may Live shorter Lives

Adults who have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be living shorter lives than they should, finds a world-first study led by…
Researchers have discovered a huge Seismic Hazard beneath the Yukon
Geography

Researchers have discovered a huge Seismic Hazard beneath the Yukon

A long-forgotten fault in Canada’s Yukon Territory has just revealed its dangerous potential. Scientists using cutting-edge satellite and drone data discovered that the Tintina fault,…
Spinal Stimulation and Robotics let Paralyzed People move again
Technology

Spinal Stimulation and Robotics let Paralyzed People move again

Scientists have developed an approach that combines rehabilitation robotics with spinal cord stimulation to restore movement in people with spinal cord injuries. The technology enhances…
Alcohol use raises awareness of the risk of Cancer
Health

Alcohol use raises awareness of the risk of Cancer

Public awareness of the link between drinking alcohol and an elevated risk of cancer has grown since last fall, with more than half of Americans…
Starving Tumors improves the effectiveness of Cancer Treatments
Medical

Starving Tumors improves the effectiveness of Cancer Treatments

Pancreatic cancer cells are known for being hard to treat, partly because they change the environment around them to block drugs and immune cells. Scientists…
Study illustrates how Alcohol Abuse harms Cognition
Health

Study illustrates how Alcohol Abuse harms Cognition

For the first time researchers demonstrate in an animal how heavy alcohol use leads to long-term behavioral issues by damaging brain circuits critical for decision-making.…
Scientists have Mastered the Code to modify Whole Chromosomes Flawlessly
Biology

Scientists have Mastered the Code to modify Whole Chromosomes Flawlessly

A group of Chinese scientists has created powerful new tools that allow them to edit large chunks of DNA with incredible accuracy—and without leaving any…
Heavy Drinking and Insomnia are linked to Stress and Depression
Health

Heavy Drinking and Insomnia are linked to Stress and Depression

A new study suggests that perceived stress and depression factor into the relationship between insomnia and hazardous drinking – perhaps not a surprise. But because…
A Quick Test could more Accurately Estimate your Risk of Heart Disease
Medical

A Quick Test could more Accurately Estimate your Risk of Heart Disease

For almost 60 years, measuring cholesterol levels in the blood has been the best way to identify individuals at high risk of cardiovascular disease. In…
AI identifies Fatal Cardiac Risks that most Doctors Miss
Medical

AI identifies Fatal Cardiac Risks that most Doctors Miss

An advanced Johns Hopkins AI model called MAARS combs through underused heart MRI scans and complete medical records to spot hidden scar patterns that signal…
Leukemia Virus’s Hidden Gene could Transform HIV Therapy
Medical

Leukemia Virus’s Hidden Gene could Transform HIV Therapy

Scientists in Japan have discovered a genetic “silencer” within the HTLV-1 virus that helps it stay hidden in the body, evading the immune system for…
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