Congenital heart defects (abnormalities of the heart that are present at birth) are the most common type of birth defect and, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in 4 ...

New research to identify factors associated with improved outcomes for older adults recovering from hip fractures found a connection with mental health and psychological resilience.

A systematic literature review found no evidence to support that physical exertion without rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) or heat injury can cause sudden death for individuals with sickle cell ...

Hidden within our bones, marrow sustains life by producing billions of blood cells daily, from oxygen-carrying red cells to immune-boosting white cells.

Key cells in the brain, neurons, form networks by exchanging signals, enabling the brain to learn and adapt at incredible speed.

INTEGRA Biosciences’ WELLJET reagent dispenser now supports API commands based on the SiLA-2 standardized communication ...

Millions of women undergo episiotomies during childbirth every year, yet the mechanics behind these surgical cuts remain ...

Visiting friends, attending parties and going to church may help keep your brain healthy, according to research conducted at ...

A prophylactic antibody-based immune therapy protects monkeys against severe disease caused by H5N1 avian flu, University of Pittsburgh and NIH Vaccine Research Center researchers report today in ...

Psilocybin significantly reduces confidence in negative self-beliefs four weeks after administration, with effects linked to ...

New research uncovers the dual nature of scratching an itch; although it can worsen skin inflammation, it can also boost ...

Better sleep hygiene could see fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) mining shift workers get a better night's sleep, new research from ...