1+ hour, 40+ min ago   (512+ words) Polyurethane is one of the most widely used plastics in the world. It appears in everything from furniture foam and insulation to coatings, adhesives, and medical devices. Yet making it has long required a dangerous step. Manufacturers rely on isocyanates'highly…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (641+ words) Every three seconds, someone in the world develops dementia. As the global population ages, the number of people living with dementia is expected to more than double'from 78 million in 2020 to 139 million by 2050. This makes dementia one of the most urgent…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (499+ words) Depression is a serious condition that affects many people around the world. It is one of the top reasons people become disabled, especially those who are middle-aged or older. A new study from Colorado State University shows that feeling socially…...

3+ day ago   (549+ words) A new study from Yale University may explain why some children suddenly develop obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The answer might be in the immune system. Researchers found that in some cases, the body's defense system, which normally fights infections, might be…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago   (785+ words) Cancer treatment often comes with many side effects, ranging from nausea and pain to problems with memory, mood, and concentration. For years, doctors and researchers have relied mainly on medical staff to judge how serious these side effects are. However,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (896+ words) In recent years, weight loss drugs have become extremely popular, especially medications known as GLP-1 drugs. These medicines were first created to help people with diabetes, but they were later found to help with weight loss as well. As demand…...

2+ week, 1+ hour ago   (681+ words) Suicide has become the leading cause of death among teenagers in Australia, and researchers are working urgently to understand why so many young people struggle with thoughts of ending their lives. A new study from the University of the Sunshine…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (584+ words) A new study from Yale University has helped us better understand how cancer starts and what role our daily habits play in it. Cancer happens when DNA inside our cells gets damaged or changed. These changes are called mutations. Sometimes…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (694+ words) For many people, pets are more than just animals'they are family. A new study shows that for one in five people, losing a pet was even more painful than losing a human loved one. This challenges how we think about…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (515+ words) Bladder cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. For many people, the first warning sign is seeing blood in their urine. But a new study suggests that people who are colorblind may not notice this important…...