Science
Study: Coral breeding may help cooler reefs survive warming
June 27, 2015
Study: Coral breeding may help cooler reefs survive warming
Corals that naturally thrive in the hottest tropical waters can be bred with cousins in cooler seas to help them…
Consumers unclear about risks or benefits of e-cigarettes
June 27, 2015
Consumers unclear about risks or benefits of e-cigarettes
While some smokers consider electronic cigarettes a potential aid in quitting, some people who have already quit see them as…
Elevated blood pressure in early adult years tied to heart issues later
June 27, 2015
Elevated blood pressure in early adult years tied to heart issues later
People who have slightly high blood pressure during their 20s are more likely to have signs of heart failure at…
Mom’s diabetes control in pregnancy may affect kids’ brains
June 27, 2015
Mom’s diabetes control in pregnancy may affect kids’ brains
For pregnant women with type 1 diabetes, good control of blood sugar might make a difference in how well their…
Older stroke patients may not get needed anti-clotting drugs
June 27, 2015
Older stroke patients may not get needed anti-clotting drugs
Following a first stroke, older, poorer and less educated patients may have lower odds of getting clot-busting drugs to help…
Online tools can help manage pain
June 27, 2015
Online tools can help manage pain
People with chronic pain may be able to use online tools to manage their symptoms, lessening the need for frequent…
First lions to return to Rwanda after over two decades
June 27, 2015
First lions to return to Rwanda after over two decades
Lions will return to Rwanda for the first time in more than two decades, wildlife officials have said, after the…
Fat, sugar could decrease brain function, study says
June 26, 2015
Fat, sugar could decrease brain function, study says
A diet that's high in either fat or sugar could promote changes in the gut bacteria community that could represent…
Sunshine won’t suffice as only vitamin D source during pregnancy
June 26, 2015
Sunshine won’t suffice as only vitamin D source during pregnancy
Even in one of the world's favorite places to catch some rays -- the Mediterranean -- low levels of vitamin…
Google opens News Lab to sharpen journalism skills
June 25, 2015
Google opens News Lab to sharpen journalism skills
Google yesterday launched an online lab where journalists can learn or sharpen Internet Age reporting skills.The News Lab mission is…