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RESTON, Va. — Two recent amphibian-focused studies shed light on the ecological importance of red-backed salamanders, while confirming that proactive...

Short-duration, light-intensity exercises improve cerebral blood flow in children

Cognitive functions, also known as intellectual functions, encompass thinking, understanding, memory, language, computation, and judgment, and are performed in the...

2 in 3 parents want help preventing their child from developing hereditary health conditions

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Among things many families don’t wish to pass down to their children and grandchildren: medical issues.Credit:...

Survey finds more than 3 in 4 Americans don’t feel they could help someone suffering an opioid overdose

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People of lower socioeconomic status less likely to receive cataract surgery in private clinics

Despite increased funding for cataract surgeries to private, for-profit clinics, access to surgery fell 9% for lower-income people, according to...

To mask or not to mask: That is still the question

CHICAGO --- Despite the association between mask mandates/mask wearing and reduced death rates during the pandemic, masking remains controversial and highly politicized, with many people...

Good sleep habits important for overweight adults, OHSU study suggests

New research from Oregon Health & Science University reveals negative health consequences for people who are overweight and ignore their...

New imaging device improves ear disease diagnosis

In the realm of ear health, accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment, especially when dealing with conditions that can...

NIH grant establishes UAB’s Global Research Resource for Human Tuberculosis