People with lung conditions face more risks from climate change

People with lung problems such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) face even larger risks...

Study finds fiber from crustaceans, mushrooms promote digestion

 A crunchy critter's digestion begins with the noisy grinding of its tough protective covering - the exoskeleton....

Study suggests energy-efficient method of capturing CO2

In the fight to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions, MIT scientists are turning to carbon-capture technology to...

Liver cancer more common if close relative has fatty liver

According to a national study published in The Journal of Hepatology, close relatives of persons with...

Distance from clinic affects abortion pill access: Study

According to a new study, women who live further away from a medical facility and those who identify as multiracial...

Air pollution makes it difficult for bees to find flowers: Study

According to a new study, air pollution prevents bees from finding flowers because it degrades the scent.

Cold weather can make it difficult to treat high blood pressure

According to a new study, blood pressure among hypertensive patients appeared to slightly increase during the winter...

High BP while lying down linked to high risk of heart problems

People who had high blood pressure while lying flat on their backs were more likely to have a heart attack, stroke,...

Study reveals how bright-light treatment improves sleep in mice

Sleep disturbance is linked to chronic stress. In their current study, Lu Huang and colleagues uncover the brain...

Beaver activity boosts methane greenhouse gas emissions: Study

The climate-driven migration of beavers into the Arctic tundra is releasing more methane, a greenhouse gas, into the...

Climate change may permanently alter mountain forests: Study

Scientists have studied the forests of five susceptible mountain locations in Italy and predicted the future of...

Psilocybin may be a promising treatment for mental health issues

 An increasing amount of data suggests that psychedelic substances could be beneficial in the treatment of a variety...