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Maternal mortality rates in the U.S. are consistently higher than those in many other high-income countries. These rates ...

Women who have a high genetic risk of depression are more likely to develop heart disease, University of Queensland ...

The human brain is an incredibly adaptable organ, often able to heal itself even from significant trauma. Yet for the first ...

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in older adults has become a global public health burden, according to a study published in ...

Inhibiting TLR7, an immune signaling protein, may help preserve the protective layer surrounding nerve fibers in the brain ...

Newly discovered genetic variants have been linked to autism and developmental delays, according to an international study ...

When it comes to cancer, aging is a double-edged sword, researchers are increasingly learning. Age is considered the most ...

Closing underperforming hospitals may do more harm than good, particularly in rural areas -regardless of their performance ...

With flu season upon us and coronavirus a persistent threat, Dartmouth researchers propose a new way of thinking about ...

Being lonely is a bigger hurdle to a good night's sleep for college students than too much time at a computer or other electronic screen, a new study by Oregon State University suggests.