Soy may strengthen bones before and after menopause
Soy protein in food might be a way to counter the negative effects of menopause on bone health—and may also have benefits for women who haven’t yet reached menopause, a study with rats shows....
View ArticleCancer drug delivery closes in on fabled ‘magic bullet’
Researchers have demonstrated that specialized nucleic acid-based nanostructures could target cancer cells while bypassing normal cells. “Most of the therapeutic drugs are not able to discriminate the...
View ArticleKids who need help with social skills may learn best together
Children who need assistance improving their social skills might benefit more when grouped with peers who have similar social skill levels, rather than with peers who have a similar disability or...
View ArticleOn-and-off relationships take a mental toll
A pattern of breaking up and getting back together can be bad for your mental health, according to a new study. While on-and-off-again couples like Sam and Diane from Cheers or Ross and Rachel from...
View ArticleSocial class sways how unemployed people talk about food
People who are unemployed may talk about food—or the lack of it—in different ways based on their social class, a new study reports. What started as a survey of unemployment following the recession led...
View Article1 big change to math class may boost learning
‘Flipped’ teaching may increase student comprehension of math concepts and offer teachers a way to enhance their teaching skills, according to a new study. It could also help support parent...
View ArticleYour social circle stymies your ‘fake news’ radar
Your social group can have a huge impact on how you view the world. But new research shows that the people you hang out or work with might also affect how well you can identify fact from fiction. Many...
View ArticleChats about relationships may be best between sisters
Older sisters can promote adolescent girls’ healthy romantic relationships based on their experiences through one-on-one conversations, a new study shows. The findings suggest that sisters might be...
View ArticleGene editing protects pigs from killer virus
Researchers have used gene editing to successfully breed pigs that are resistant to a deadly virus. Coronaviruses, highly contagious and widespread viruses known for their distinctive microscopic...
View ArticleWorry about GMO food probably extends to nanotech
If someone is skeptical about the safety of genetically modified foods, chances are they’re wary of nanotechnology, too, researchers report. A new study shows that an individual’s perception of...
View ArticleInformation technology in nursing homes bolsters care
Nursing homes that adopt more sophisticated information technologies are seeing specific improvements in the quality of care, a new study shows. These improvements include significant decreases in...
View ArticleFinancial education could ease student loan stress
Student loan borrowers are not receiving adequate education to manage their debt, according to new research. Estimates indicate that a quarter of American adults currently have student loans to pay...
View ArticleAtomic microscope offers peek at how cells behave
A specialized microscope is bringing scientists one step closer to understanding cell behavior, according to a new study. Previously, in order to study cell membranes, researchers would often have to...
View ArticleBees stopped buzzing during 2017 solar eclipse
During the solar eclipse on August 21, 2017, bees stopped buzzing, according to new research. At 16 points along the path of the total solar eclipse, tiny microphones—each about the size of a USB flash...
View Article1 in 10 low-income women say landlord sexually harassed them
Ten percent of low-income women who took part in a new pilot study said their landlords had sexually harassed them. The harassment included landlords asking them to trade rent for sex and subjecting...
View ArticleTeacher training helps kids rein in emotions
When teachers participated in a training program focused on pro-social classroom behavior, their students were better able to control their emotions, a new study shows. Previous research has shown that...
View ArticleBlack walnuts contain health-boosting compounds too
Black walnuts contain molecular compounds called phytosterols, which may have health benefits. Phytosterols have been shown to help prevent obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease while promoting...
View ArticleCollagen-munching enzyme helps tumors spread
Researchers have unraveled how a cancer-critical enzyme sits on cell surfaces. The enzyme enables tumor cells to tunnel through collagen, creating a convenient path for tumors to spread cancer...
View ArticleYour eyes are a window to your stress
Your eyes may offer a way to measure your stress while multitasking, according to a new study. Previous studies on workload and productivity include physical aspects, such as how much a person walks or...
View ArticleClear expectations cut school suspensions
When students receive clear, consistent expectations of behavior, school suspensions drop by as much as 10 percent, a new study shows. To put that in context, more than 2.75 million K-12 students were...
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