Publishers love their embargoes, whether they’re of papers that aren’t open access yet, or are available to the media before they’re published. Apparently, however, they also break embargoes, just like the journalists they sometimes sanction for … Continue reading →

(Wiley) New research indicates that colorectal cancer diagnosed at an early age has clinical and genetic features that are different from those seen in traditional colorectal cancer diagnosed later in life. Published early online in CANCER, the study a… Continue reading →

(American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology) A new study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology shows urban children with poorly controlled asthma, particularly those who are ethnic minorities, also suffer academically. Kids who… Continue reading →

(Seattle Children’s) The first findings to result from a collaboration between Seattle Children’s Research Institute and Microsoft data scientists provides expecting mothers new information about how smoking before and during pregnancy contributes to t… Continue reading →

(University of Waterloo) A University of Waterloo researcher has spearheaded the development of the first computational model of the human kidney. Continue reading →

(NIH/National Institute of Mental Health) A new study found nearly one-third of youth ages 10 to 12 years screened positive for suicide risk in emergency departments. As part of a larger study on youth suicide risk screening in emergency departments, r… Continue reading →

The DNA company is releasing a genetic test to predict whether a person is likely to get diabetes, but it’s of limited use to many high-risk people. Continue reading →

A  California man’s family is upset after a robot was delivered to his hospital room, telling the man he didn’t have long to live. Continue reading →

A new, testable theory proposes that fast radio bursts may draw their power from young neutron stars called magnetars. Continue reading →

Ally Opfer had no idea she was pregnantâ€â€�until she found herself giving birth in the emergency room being prepped for a c-section. Continue reading →

Kids movies shape the way we look at the world long after we leave the theater — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com Continue reading →

Dr. Steven Schlozman, a Massachusetts doctor, is getting his wish after he pleaded with CVS to change its on-hold jingle. Continue reading →

Two experts argue that proofs are doing fine, contrary to a controversial 1993 prediction of their impending demise — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com Continue reading →

Before we present this week’s Weekend Reads, a question: Do you enjoy our weekly roundup? If so, we could really use your help. Would you consider a tax-deductible donation to support Weekend Reads, and our daily work? Thanks in advance. The week at… Continue reading →

Surging conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is hampering efforts to stamp out the virus — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com Continue reading →

It’s 6:47 a.m. on Friday as I write this, and I am more than four hours early for my international flight. (I mixed up the departure time with the arrival time!)Light from the brightening sky has been pooling into the previously dark waiting area of … Continue reading →

High blood pressure risk isn’t just genetics. Continue reading →

A toddler whose $10,000 prosthetic leg was stolen will soon be walking again thanks to the support of doctors and his community. Continue reading →

Smoking hookah tobacco negatively impacts heart rate and blood pressure and connections have been made  between smoking the waterpipes regularly and increased risk of coronary artery disease, a new paper said Friday. Continue reading →