AI-based nursing interventions can improve care of people living with chronic illnesses
Artificial intelligence (AI) is helping nurses better predict health problems before they become emergencies, according to a new…
Can rockets ride on a microwave beam? A radical launch idea is moving beyond the lab
Every rocket that leaves Earth must lift not only its payload, but also the enormous supply of propellant…
Endometriosis affects multiple body systems beyond pelvic pain
Migraines, digestive problems, anxiety, and depression can be part of endometriosis, although they are often interpreted as separate…
World’s first superconducting quantum heat engine looks to transform quantum computing
A heat engine small enough to fit inside a superconducting circuit has converted heat into measurable work near…
New body mass index could overcome limitations of BMI
A newly proposed body mass index aligned more closely with waist-to-height ratio than existing alternatives, offering a promising…
Limited attention can make rare events seem more likely over time
A theoretical model suggests that memorable highs and lows can carry too much weight, leading people to overestimate…
A genetic window on ‘All of Us’ — Harvard Gazette
Just as this country celebrated its 250th birthday, some geneticists were celebrating America, too. At the end of…
New hydrogel could transform wearable medical devices
A medical patch is supposed to protect skin, not suffocate it. Yet many of the materials used in…
Scientists discover a hidden molecular secret behind animal evolution
Movement defines life across the animal kingdom. From a fish cutting through water to a bird taking flight,…
More than 50 million Americans lack local radiation cancer treatment
Radiation oncology treatment sites are quietly disappearing across the United States, leaving more than 50 million people without…
Breast and prostate cancer survival worsens with metabolic syndrome
In a large study of older US adults, metabolic syndrome marked substantially poorer survival after breast or prostate…
Tick-borne viruses show concerning potential for future pandemics
A study led by a University of California, Riverside biomedical scientist shows how a family of tick-borne viruses known as…