Relaxing is supposed to be good for the body and soul, but people with anxiety may actively resist relaxation and continue worrying to avoid a large jump in anxiety if something bad does happen, according to new research.
Read moreResearchers have solved the three-dimensional structure of a protein complex involved in vertebrate vision at atomic resolution, a finding that has broad implications for our understanding of biological signaling processes and the design of over a third of the drugs on the market today.
Read moreFor the first time ever, investigators have identified a washing machine as a reservoir of multidrug-resistant pathogens. The pathogens, a single clone of Klebsiella oxytoca, were transmitted repeatedly to newborns in a neonatal intensive care unit at a children's hospital. The transmission was stopped only when the washing machine was removed from the hospital.
Read moreWhile blood samples can reliably identify people with a low risk of developing severe liver disease, better methods are needed in primary care for identifying people in most need of care.
Read moreGallium nitride, a semiconductor that revolutionized energy-efficient LED lighting, could also transform electronics and wireless communication, thanks to a new discovery.
Read moreOral health is a critical component to overall health for all ages, but according to dental and medical experts, vigilance is especially critical for the elderly.
Read moreSome of the genes that predict the risk of high cholesterol don't apply to people from Uganda the same as they do in European populations, finds a new study.
Read moreNurse burnout impacts both nurses and patients, and significantly influences the retention of nurses in the healthcare setting, research shows. But could burnout be a symptom of something larger?
Read moreThe potential positive, enabling, effects of walking modifications should also be considered when older people's functional ability declines.
Read moreIf you are an introvert, force yourself to be an extravert. You'll be happier. That's the suggestion of the first-ever study asking people to act like extraverts for a prolonged period. The benefits of extraversion have been reported before, including those of ''forced extraversion,'' but usually only for brief intervals.
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