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Heat safety issues in bounce houses can put children in danger, according to a new study.

UNICEF warns that as many as 77 million newborns in the world are not breastfed by their mothers within the first hour of life. This leaves them more likely to die as they are deprived of vital nutrients and antibodies.

Scientists have clarified the mechanism for inducing germinal-center B cells' differentiation into memory B cells, immune cells that remember antigens, at the molecular level.

(Wiley) A new review examines the potential of antioxidant approaches for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and multiple sclerosi...

For the first time novel expression sites in the brain have been identified for a gene which is associated with motor neuron disease and frontotemporal dementia.

Should we be warning consumers about over-consumption of meat as well as sugar?

With the latest technology at your fingertips, it's time to get your entertainment up to speed with the Sony 4K HDR TV with Android. This incredible and TV is nearly futuristic with all of its features. With a 4K high dy...

(Wiley) In a recent study of girls and women diagnosed with at least one autoimmune disease, vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) did not increase the risk of developing another autoimmune disease. In fact, bei...

A report revealed that the Apple Watch 2 will have a thinner display as it moves from a glass-on-glass technology to a one glass solution. This would lead to free internal space, which could be used for a larger battery.

Existing models for measuring health impacts of the human diet are limiting our capacity to solve obesity and its related health problems, nutritional scientists say.

(Wiley) Much media attention was given to a recent Obesity study that found that metabolism remained suppressed even when participants in 'The Biggest Loser' television series regained much of the weight they lost while ...

(Griffith University) A 'Malaria Box' that could hold the answer to discovering new drugs to treat tropical diseases and cancer has been created for researchers around the world.

(University of North Carolina Health Care) Researchers at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine are conducting studies that utilize blood donations from individuals who have been diagnosed with or potential...

The largest study to examine the effects of different sources of dietary protein found that a high intake of proteins from animal sources -- particularly processed and unprocessed red meats -- was associated with a highe...

Researchers have identified 788 biomarkers in blood that could be used to develop an early stage cancer screening test for the general population.

The Windows 10 Anniversary Update from Microsoft will roll out on Aug. 2, which brings a gamut of consumer and enterprise features. Here's a look at what you can expect from the free update.

SpaceX founder Elon Musk's daring dream of rocket recycling and reusability is getting closer and closer to reality with each passing day. After a breathtaking series of experimental flight tests aimed at safely landing ...

Uber wants more information from mapping technologies, including more data on traffic patterns and precise pickup and dropoff locations. The ride-hailing company that introduced mapping cars in the U.S. last year and mor...

(Wiley) A recent analysis indicates that more than 1700 liver transplantations are performed annually in Brazil. While Brazil performs more liver transplant surgeries than anywhere else in Latin America and is third worl...

(Yale University) Female orgasm seems to be a happy afterthought of our evolutionary past when it helped stimulate ovulation, a new study of mammals shows.

(University of Sydney) Existing models for measuring health impacts of the human diet are limiting our capacity to solve obesity and its related health problems, claim two of the world's leading nutritional scientists in...

When Rio de Janeiro was awarded the 2016 Summer Olympics seven years ago, the city promised to clean up its notoriously polluted waters in time for the games. Now, the time has come, and that promise is not quite fulfill...