Health & Medicine

Health & Medicine

Brain region associated with selfishness

In three women, damage to basolateral amygdala prompted unusual generosity.

Health & Medicine

Flu shot during pregnancy is safe, but flu isn’t

Illness in the mother nearly doubles the risk of a miscarriage or stillbirth in second or third trimester, a new study shows.

Psychology

Depression gene search disappoints

A comprehensive effort to find links between genetic variants and low mood comes up empty.

Health & Medicine

Fast food linked to asthma risk

A diet high in fast food seems to increase the risk of asthma in young children and adolescents, survey data from more than a half-million people finds.

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Newborns’ brains bear signs of adult illnesses

Disease genes associated with reduced volume in certain regions at birth.

Health & Medicine

Little Mind Benders

Parasites that sneak into the brain may alter your behavior and health.

Humans

Pruney digits help people get a grip

Finger and toe wrinkling may have evolved as an adaptation to wet conditions.

Health & Medicine

Updated Pap smear detects ovarian, uterine cancers

Adding a genetic analysis to the procedure reveals mutations specific to the two malignancies.

Health & Medicine

Drug restores lost hearing

Loud noises can damage sensitive inner ear cells called hair cells, which in mammals don’t grow back.

Health & Medicine

Long space missions may be hazardous to your sleep

Crew on simulated Mars trip moved less and slept more during 520-day project.

Health & Medicine

Inactivated virus shows promise against HIV

Some patients getting an experimental vaccine therapy developed immunity.

Health & Medicine

Twin towers dust tied to some cancers, not others

9/11 rescue and recovery workers have higher rates of prostate and thyroid cancers and multiple myeloma, a study shows.