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Loss Of Certain Speech Abilities And Hearing Deemed Early Signs Of Alzheimer’s
Speech problems may reflect not just less fluency and communication prowess, but also early signs of cognitive decline that could pave the way for Alzheimer's disease later on. Read on for the study details. → Read More
Loss Of Certain Speech Abilities And Hearing Deemed Early Signs Of Alzheimer’s
Speech problems may reflect not just less fluency and communication prowess, but also early signs of cognitive decline that could pave the way for Alzheimer's disease later on. Read on for the study details. → Read More
Malaria Could Be Deadlier In The United States Than Previously Thought
Serious and even deadly cases of malaria may be striking the United States more often than previously reported. Learn more about malaria incidence in the country, according to a new report. → Read More
Crack In Larsen C Ice Shelf In Antarctica Set To Produce One Of The Largest Icebergs When It Breaks Off
The Larsen C ice shelf is seen to produce one of the biggest-ever icebergs ever recorded once it breaks off. How grim are predictions for this Antarctic ice shelf and its effects on the environment? → Read More
Here's A Quick History Of NASA Astronaut Peggy Whitson Breaking Records In Spaceflight
Astronaut Peggy Whitson has officially spent more time in space than any other American today, and President Donald Trump is congratulating her via a call to space. Take a look at her stellar career at NASA. → Read More
China’s 1st Cargo Spacecraft Just Docked With Its Orbiting Space Laboratory
China’s Tianzhou-1 cargo spacecraft has successfully docked with the Tiangong-2 space station last April 22. This is considered a major step toward the nation's goal of putting up its own manned space station by 2022. → Read More
Could This 3D-Printed Patch Heal A Damaged Heart?
Biomedical researchers have produced a novel 3D-bioprinted patch that could help renew scarred tissue and assist heart attack patients. Could this be the breakthrough that study of heart failure is waiting for? → Read More
Contraceptive Pills Slash Quality Of Life In Healthy Women But Rise In Depression Symptoms Not Seen: Study
Researchers from Sweden's Karolinska Institutet have linked combined oral contraceptive pills to a significantly lower quality of life. They did not, however, find an increase in depression symptoms. → Read More
Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy: How It Can Curb Cluster Headaches, Other Health Woes
The FDA has recently approved a handheld vagus nerve stimulation device for treating cluster headaches. Find out what other conditions, including treatment-resistant depression, VNS therapy can help with. → Read More
26 Doctors, Medical Professionals Charged In $40 Million Health Scam In California
More than a dozen medical professionals were charged in an alleged California health scam that got doctors getting kickbacks over unnecessary prescriptions and tests. Learn more about the suspected $40 million health scam. → Read More
Soyuz Spacecraft Brings Astronaut And Cosmonaut To International Space Station
An astronaut and cosmonaut have recently blasted off to the International Space Station on the first two-crew spaceflight in 14 years. Find out more launch details and the resulting new ISS team once they arrive. → Read More
Space Debris Is A Growing Threat, Scientists Warn
Scientists sound the alarm on space debris and their dangers on satellites and spacecraft. Find out, for instance, how protected the International Space Station in low-Earth orbit is. → Read More
Earth-Sized Telescope Just Took The First-Ever Photo Of A Black Hole: How It Will Test Theory Of Relativity
Astronomers have successfully peered inside a black hole to take an image of its event horizon. What does this new development from the Event Horizon Telescope means in testing Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity? → Read More
Is $18 Million In New Funds To Save Great Barrier Reef Too Little, Too Late?
The Australian government has announced $18 million in funding to protect the Great Barrier Reef, particularly its water quality management. But it won't be enough in the face of major coral bleaching and climate change, according to an expert. → Read More
NASA Funds 22 Awesome Space Exploration Ideas: Here’s A Close Look At Them
NASA has funded 22 interstellar projects that could change the face and future of space exploration. Find out which projects received funding from the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts program. → Read More
New Report Calls For Creating A Scientific Research Integrity Board
A new report calls for an independent non-governmental Research Integrity Advisory Board (RIAB). This is to guide scientific research in the United States and protect against research misconduct and other detrimental practices. → Read More
This Week, NASA Announces Fresh Discovery On Ocean Worlds In Our Solar System
NASA is holding a major press briefing this week to reveal its newest results on ocean worlds in the solar system. The mysterious event is expected to reveal information that could affect the search for life beyond Earth. → Read More
Differences Among Doctors Remain: When Should Women Start Getting Mammograms?
In a new study, many doctors today say they still recommend annual mammograms for women in their early 40s. This is despite updated guidelines that push back the age for the breast cancer screening. → Read More
Ticked Off: 2 Decades After, Man Still Fights Against Lyme Disease
Bruce Shilton, formerly a lawyer and Newmarket court judge, tells the story of his 20-year struggle with Lyme disease. Find out how a tick bite changed his life, and what's on the horizon for others with Lyme. → Read More
Russia Open To Idea Of Extending ISS To 2028: Why Staying In Low Earth Orbit Matters
Russia is willing to discuss the extension of the lifespan of the International Space Station to 2028 with its international partners. But why does research on low Earth orbit count amid bigger Mars ambitions? → Read More