In the absence of a federal U.S. policy for schools located near potentially dangerous sites, community activists search for safer solutions.
Scientists have now analyzed long-awaited data from the Natural Resource Damage Assessment to determine the specific rates of biodegradation for 125 compounds that settled to the deep ocean floor after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
A new study confirms that sense of smell declines sharply in the early stages of Alzheimer’s, which suggests a sniff test might be a helpful diagnostic tool.
Scientists are studying a small group of older adults with excellent memories called “supernormals” to determine their risk for Alzheimer’s.
Scientists have used a wireless “brain-spinal interface” to bypass spinal cord injuries in a pair of rhesus macaques, restoring intentional walking movement to a temporarily paralyzed leg.
A centuries-old herbal medicine, discovered by Chinese scientists and used to effectively treat malaria, may help treat tuberculosis and slow the evolution of drug resistance.
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Around 2006, Cherokee leaders approached administrative liaison Pat Gwin about starting a seed bank. They already had launched an initiative to improve health care access and infrastructure at the reservation; now, they wanted to go even deeper by recovering ancestral seeds to preserve their cultural heritage.
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In an industry usually focused on medicine and procedures, a Philadelphia-area hospital decided what its patients needed was a farm and advice about food.
The debate over the necessity of dairy in human diets continues, influenced by genetic adaptations and cultural practices. While many populations thrive on dairy, others face lactose intolerance. Recent studies challenge the traditional view of calcium's role in bone health, suggesting that while dairy is not essential for adults, it offers important nutrients that may be harder to obtain from other sources.
Research indicates that psychotherapy, particularly cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), is highly effective in improving daily functioning for individuals with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). A study analyzed over 1,700 patients, revealing that CBT leads to significant improvements in daily activities compared to other therapy types, highlighting its importance in IBS treatment.
A common bacterium found in improperly cooked chicken can cause Guillain-Barré Syndrome, or GBS, the world’s leading cause of acute neuromuscular paralysis in humans.
Taking a low-dose aspirin every day to reduce the risk of heart disease or cancer may be worth the increased risk of stomach bleeding, an analysis shows.
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The idea that healthy foods are universally more expensive can lead consumers to make choices that aren’t always necessary, a new study suggests.
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