WASHINGTON – The National Institutes of Health is sending its last remaining research chimpanzees into retirement — as soon as…
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Popular cholesterol drugs may make flu vaccine less effective
Millions of people who take statins to lower cholesterol may not get maximum protection from flu vaccines, two new studies…
Read MoreFace time with loved ones may help prevent depression in elderly
Frequent get-togethers with their children or friends could help ward off depression in older adults more effectively than phone or…
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Early smoke exposure tied to increased atrial fibrillation risk
People exposed to secondhand smoke in the womb or as children are at an increased risk later in life for…
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Gene editing could pave way for pig organ transplants, US study finds
U.S. researchers have used a new gene editing technique to trim away potentially harmful virus genes that have impeded the…
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Vision impairment linked to worse quality of life
While vision impairment can lead to lower quality of life on its own, the negative impact on daily activities may…
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For marijuana and the brain, questions remain
Two new studies out today in JAMA Psychiatry highlight the persistent questions about how cannabis might affect brain development. In…
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For post-op complications, go back to the same hospital, study says
Patients who need to be rehospitalized within a month after major surgery have a lower risk of death over the…
Read MoreNew ‘penguin flu’ found in Antarctica
A new version of bird flu unlike any other seen on Earth has been discovered in Antarctica, researchers announced Tuesday.…
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While dangerous, teen drinking leads to popularity
Middle and high school students who drink alcohol are often the same ones winning the popularity contests, new research suggests.…
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