Two new studies published today show that cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment for women experiencing hot flushes and night sweats – the main symptoms of the menopause.  The studies, both led by Professor …

European neandertals on the verge of extinction even before the arrival of modern humans.New findings from an international team of researchers show that most neandertals in Europe died off around 50,000 years ago. The previously …

Berry Fruit Enhances Beneficial Signaling in the Brain. Increased lifespans have led to population aging and brought attention to healthcare concerns associated with old age. A growing body of preclinical and clinical research has identified …

Researchers have worked out the unique secret to human success. The secret formula, according to new research led by scientists at the University of St Andrews, is largely due to the human ability to work …

An insight into human evolution from the gorilla genome sequence. Researchers announce today that they have completed the genome sequence for the gorilla – the last genus of the living great apes to have its …

A towering dust devil casts a serpentine shadow over the Martian surface in this stunning, late springtime image of Amazonis Planitia. The length of the shadow indicates that the dust plume reaches more than 800 meters, or …

The sinking of the ocean liner Titanic 100 years ago is perhaps the most famous–and most studied–disaster of the 20th century. Countless books and movies have examined in great detail the actions, choices and mistakes …

Faulty serotonin 1A receptor “prevents” calm mental states. Researchers at the MedUni Vienna have, for the first time, investigated the influence of the serotonin system on the default mode network (DMN) in the human brain …

A patient’s body mass index (BMI) may not be the only factor at play when a physician diagnoses a patient as obese. According to a new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School …

Breaking up isn’t hard to do – the secret lives of corals on dark and stormy nights. Forming a unique part of the animal kingdom, corals have built the only living entity visible from space; …

Defying Expectations: Penn Medicine Study Reveals Americans Report Improved Sleep with Age. Survey of 150,000 Adults Shows Fewest Complaints Come from People in Their 80s. Aging does not appear to be a factor in poor …

Ron Gutman reviews a raft of studies about smiling, and reveals some surprising results. Did you know your smile can be a predictor of how long you’ll live — and that a simple smile has …

Brain food: Study provides further confirmation that eating fish is good for you. Structural brain aging associated with lack of omega-3 acids in diet.Findings:   A new study by UCLA researchers shows that a diet lacking in …

“Eat your fruits and vegetables” is advice handed down to us since we were children, and medical studies have backed this advice. But could some fruits and vegetables be more beneficial than others in preventing certain …

A creative way to leave a good image of himself and also a very green solution. The Bios Urn project reintroduces the human being to the natural circle of life. It is the profaine ritual of regeneration and the return to …

A powerful coalition of governments, international organizations, civil society groups and private interests are joining together under the banner of a Global Partnership for Oceans to confront widely documented problems of over-fishing, marine degradation, and …

Researchers Say Galaxy May Swarm with “Nomad Planets”. For every typical star in our galaxy, there may be up to 100,000 “nomad planets” not tied to any solar system, according to a new study by …

The new approach could have implications for many genetic diseases. While RNA is an appealing drug target, small molecules that can actually affect its function have rarely been found. But now scientists from the Florida …