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A new Michigan State University study found that a good night's sleep does adolescents good - beyond helping them stay awake in class. Adequate sleep can help teens navigate challenging social situations.

After converting human stem cells into insulin-producing cells, researchers have demonstrated in mice infused with such cells that diabetes can be functionally cured for nine months.

Pingpong may hold promise as a possible form of physical therapy for Parkinson's disease. People with Parkinson's who participated in a pingpong exercise program once a week for six months showed improvement in their Parkinson's symptoms, according to a preliminary study.

A new study examines reasons why colon cancer is more deadly in pediatric-age and young adult patients than adults age 25 and over. This finding suggests the need for more intensive surveillance and treatment in those who have symptoms.

Vaccine acceptance is a crucial public health issue, which has been exacerbated by the use of social media to spread content expressing vaccine hesitancy. Studies have shown that social media can provide new information regarding the dynamics of vaccine communication online, potentially affecting real-world vaccine behaviors.

Patients who have taken antidepressants for years should consider coming off the medication. However, researchers say they will likely face difficult and even dangerous withdrawal symptoms due to a physical dependence.

Using an animal model, researchers have demostrated the bone healing ability of a plant-grown protein drug.

Chronic low-grade inflammation may be partly to blame for the higher risk of childhood neurodevelopmental delays, according to new research.

Two extremes of romantic attachment orientation known as attachment anxiety and attachment avoidance can both have negative consequences for well-being due, at least in part, to financial reasons, a study led by the University of Arizona found.

Scientists have improved upon a pre-existing 3D bioprinting technique to engineer skeletal muscle as a potential therapy for replacing diseased or damaged muscle tissue.