The archaeological examination by robotic camera of an intact first century tomb in Jerusalem has revealed a set of limestone Jewish ossuaries or "bone boxes"…
Feb 28, 2012
Millions of adults suffer from the incurable disease multiple sclerosis (MS). It is relatively certain that MS is an autoimmune disease in which the body's own defense cells attack the myelin in the brain and spinal cord.
Feb 27, 2012
Highly educated whites and minorities are no more likely to support workplace affirmative action programs than are their less educated peers, according to a…
Feb 22, 2012
Last August, Hurricane Irene spun through the Caribbean and parts of the eastern United States, leaving widespread wreckage in its wake.
Feb 21, 2012
A new study has found that many older lung cancer patients get treatments that may not help them live longer.
Feb 15, 2012
The happiest young couples may be involved in a different kind of engagement. [caption id="attachment_52042" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Just talk…
Feb 9, 2012
If the proven long-term benefits of smoking cessation are not enough to motivate young adults to stop smoking, a new study shows that 18- to 24-year olds who…
Feb 5, 2012
With recent advances in technology and design, treating municipal wastewater and reusing it for drinking water, irrigation, industry, and other applications…
Jan 10, 2012
When it comes to the body's blood supply, maintaining the right balance is crucial.
Jan 5, 2012
Fifty years after its inception, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging will have a more important role than ever as America's senior population continues…
Dec 15, 2011
Many developing countries rely on traditional medicine as an accessible and affordable treatment option for human maladies.
Dec 15, 2011
Teaching patients with mild trachomatous trichiasis -- a leading cause of blindness in low resource countries in which chronic conjunctivitis leads to scarring…
Dec 14, 2011
Guidelines for clinical management of patients with low back pain (LBP) encourage health care practitioners to advise staying active and returning to work.
Dec 14, 2011
A simple online calculator could offer family GPs a powerful new tool in tackling two of the most deadly forms of cancer, say researchers.
Dec 14, 2011
