Pointy Nose, Snub Nose? These Genes May Decide
2016-05-19
Scientists zero in on DNA behind key facial featuresContinue Reading
‘Precision’ Cancer Treatment May Extend Lives
2016-05-19
Therapy that uses patient DNA to guide drug selection seems superior to standard chemo, study findsContinue Reading
Prior C-Section Raises Risk of Complications With Home Birth
2016-05-18
Experts point to lack of constant fetal monitoring, inability to perform emergency delivery if neededContinue Reading
Genetically Modified Crops Are Safe: Review
2016-05-17
Extensive study concludes they’re as safe to eat as food from traditional plant-breeding methodsContinue Reading
Rural Hospitals Often Safer, Cheaper for Common Surgeries: Study
2016-05-17
Major complication rate lower for properly selected patientsContinue Reading
Out-of-Pocket X-Ray, CT Scan Costs Vary Widely
2016-05-15
And trying to get hospitals to reveal the price can be tricky, study authors sayContinue Reading
Many Fertility Apps, Websites Miss the Mark
2016-05-13
Study found only 4 of 53 online calculators accurately predicted best days for conceptionContinue Reading
Facebook’s Lure the Same for Young and Old
2016-05-13
Seniors like to connect with family and friends, too, study findsContinue Reading
What Works — And Doesn’t — to Manage Your Tot’s Screen Time
2016-05-13
Key points: setting regular schedules for media use, and stopping when it feels ‘natural,’ researchers sayContinue Reading
Is Ovary Removal Tied to Colon Cancer Risk?
2016-05-12
Loss of female hormones may explain potential association, researchers sayContinue Reading
Why Texting While Driving Can Be So Hazardous
2016-05-12
It short-circuits brain’s ‘sixth sense’ that helps drivers stay on course, researchers sayContinue Reading
Could Canine Research Offer Clues to Human Brain Cancer?
2016-05-12
Scientists identify three genes thought to raise risk for glioma tumorsContinue Reading
Cracking the da Vinci DNA Code
2016-05-11
Scientists plan to compare genetic makeup of artist with genes of his relatives, past and presentContinue Reading
Cracking the da Vinci DNA Code
2016-05-11
Scientists plan to compare genetic makeup of artist with genes of his relatives, past and presentContinue Reading