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3 Americans Win Nobel In Medicine For Circadian Rhythm Research

4:51pm October 02, 2017

by Rob Stein

The work of Jeffrey C. Hall, Michael Rosbash and Michael W. Young solved the mystery of how our bodies' inner clocks anticipate fluctuations between night and day to optimize behavior and physiology.

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Circadian clocks run in every cell in our bodies.

How Messing With Our Body Clocks Can Raise Alarms With Health

3:57pm October 02, 2017

by Allison Aubrey

The scientists honored with a Nobel Prize in medicine helped discover that every cell in the body has its own clock. When we ignore those clocks, we increase the risk of weight gain and diabetes.

Anxiety medication might make therapy easier for teens who are suffering from severe symptoms.

For Children With Severe Anxiety, Drugs Plus Therapy Help Best

10:22am October 02, 2017

by Angus Chen

Children and teens with severe anxiety benefit most from both psychotherapy and medication, a study finds. But it can be hard for families to find and pay for high-quality therapy.

Chris Tuan tested conductive concrete on a 150-foot bridge near Lincoln, Neb., where he says it successfully de-iced the surface.

Winter Is Coming. What If Roads And Runways Could De-Ice Themselves?

8:02am October 01, 2017

by Alan Yu

Researchers are looking for alternatives to salt or harmful chemicals, including using concrete that can safely conduct electricity and heat road surfaces to keep them clear of ice and snow.

Can Consciousness In Brain-Injured Patients Be Restored?

5:01pm September 29, 2017

by Alva Noë

Facing unresponsive brain-injury victims is a real-world example of the fact that we are locked out of the minds of others — but new research shows promise in restoring consciousness, says Alva Noë.

A family of chimpanzees sits on a tree in Gombe Stream National Park in Western Tanzania.

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A Failure Of Intelligence Testing, This Time With Chimpanzees

9:36am September 28, 2017

by Barbara J. King

Apes' intelligence tests vary so much from kids' that comparative results may be invalid. Anthropologist Barbara J. King explores new insights from psychology.

Teens involved in contact sports were more likely to report concussions.

1 In 5 Teens Reports A Concussion Diagnosis

4:15pm September 26, 2017

by Greta Jochem

Doctors know that concussions can cause serious health impacts. Research now shows that rates among adolescents, especially those involved in contact sports, may be pretty high.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists calls the flu vaccine an "essential" part of prenatal care, for protection of the newborn as well as the woman. Infants typically don't get their own flu shot until age 6 months or later.

Pregnant Women Should Still Get The Flu Vaccine, Doctors Advise

7:07am September 25, 2017

by Rebecca Hersher

Researchers and physicians say a study suggesting a link between the flu vaccine and miscarriage in a limited population is cause for more research, not a reason to change vaccination recommendations.

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Food allergies are tricky to diagnose, and many kids can outgrow them, too. A test called an oral food challenge is the gold standard to rule out an allergy. It's performed under medical supervision.

This Test Can Determine Whether You've Outgrown A Food Allergy

5:03am September 25, 2017

by Allison Aubrey

Food allergies are tricky to diagnose, and many kids can outgrow them, too. A test called an oral food challenge is the gold standard to rule out an allergy. It's performed under medical supervision.

Researchers have won a prize for discovering that a cow's genetics determine which microbes populate its gut. Some of those microbes produce the greenhouse gas methane that comes out of cow belches and farts and ends up in the atmosphere.

Gassy Cows Warm The Planet. Scientists Think They Know How To Squelch Those Belches

1:30pm September 22, 2017

by Angus Chen

Researchers have won a prize for discovering that a cow's genetics determine which microbes populate its gut. Some of those microbes produce the greenhouse gas methane that ends up in the atmosphere.