How a uniquely human genetic tweak changed the voices of mice
A new study shows that giving mice the human version of a gene changes their squeak, suggesting some of the genetic underpinnings of language.
Health & Safety
Greater attention to men's health could bridge life expectancy gap, researchers say
Life expectancy for men lags five years behind life expectancy for women in the U.S. Some researchers and doctors say greater attention to men's health could bridge the gap.
Health agencies lose staff members in key areas as Trump firings set in
As the dust settles from the first wave of firings at health agencies, here's how many people got cut and the impact of the roles that were lost.
Possible cuts to NIH funding could affect research in Alabama
Possible cuts to NIH funding could significantly impact research institutions in Alabama, a state that has voted overwhelmingly for President Trump.
Thinking of buying obesity drugs online? Read this first
A telehealth company partnered with a pharmacy that lacked a required license, raising doubts about the safety and efficacy of the weight-loss medicines it mailed to patients.
His wife was dying from cancer. A kind gesture offered some peace
When David Jefferson's wife fell ill, a friend went out of her way to help the family cope.
She suspected a heart attack, but was diagnosed with broken heart syndrome
Broken Heart Syndrome mimics symptoms of a heart attack. It can strike after a stressful event, such as the loss of a loved one, a physical shock, or prolonged anxiety. The good news: It's treatable.
He once made food for astronauts. Will his new idea survive Trump's funding freeze?
Ryan Dowdy, a former NASA food scientist, won a USDA innovation grant to further develop a meal replacement bar for first responders. Trump's freeze on government awards has jeopardized those plans.
'Give me the head!' Neuroscientist inspires whale and dolphin research in Brazil
Time is of the essence for a Brazilian neuroscientist who wants to study whale and dolphin brains before the brains decompose in the heat.
A 2nd U.S. judge pauses Trump's order against gender-affirming care for trans youth
A second federal judge paused President Trump's executive order halting federal support for gender-affirming care for transgender youth under 19.