For The Better

Premature births from cesarian (C-sections) and induced deliveries fell by 6.5 percent during the first month of the COVID-19 pandemic and remained consistently lower throughout — a likely result of fewer prenatal visits due to efforts to slow the spr…

Researchers have discovered a potential biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis that may also serve as a therapeutic target. Examining cerebrospinal fluid samples from patients with cognitive impairment ranging from subjective impairment to a diagn…

Cellphone ‘selfies’ distort facial features, an effect that may be driving an uptick in requests for plastic surgery, researchers show in a new study. The findings highlight an unexpected consequence of social media and the need for plastic surgeons to…

Imaging at near-atomic resolution of a key immune protein commonly known as STING has revealed a previously unrecognized binding site that appears to be pivotal for launching immune attacks, scientists report. The findings could lead to new ways of man…

Researchers have revealed the impact of native lipids on rhodopsin signaling and regeneration, which may usher in a new paradigm for discovery of drugs that target G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs).

A new analysis suggests that most U.S. dog owners are unaware of — and do not follow — guidelines on safe pet food and dish handling from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but that better education and implementation of the guidelines could red…

A set of dinosaur footprints in Spain has unusual features because the dinosaur that made the tracks had an injured foot, according to a new study.

A new study has revealed that tumble drying a load of laundry releases almost the same amount of potentially harmful microfibers into the air as those released down the drain during machine washing of the same load.

Unregulated commercial harvesting and recreational live collection are pushing Florida horse conch populations closer to collapse.