Patients with a rare disease called Dravet syndrome are at heightened risk for sudden unexplained death in epilepsy. Researchers are using stem cells to identify the effects of a gene mutation on the heart, which may lead to fatal arrhythmias.

Technological innovation, expansion of the use of frontline personnel such as community health workers, and rapid increases in health care financing are likely to be instrumental to achieving universal health care (UHC) in countries around the world, according to a wide-ranging review of the scientific evidence on UHC.

Scientists have discovered how a type of RNA, called Evf2 enhancer RNA, regulates key genes during a critical stage in embryonic brain development.

Using technology similar to what is found in many eye doctors' offices, researchers have detected evidence suggesting Alzheimer's in older patients who had no symptoms of the disease.

The often maligned bacterium E. coli plays an instrumental role in helping its host absorb iron, according to new research that could lead to novel therapies for iron-deficiency anemia.

So far this month we’ve only seen one cumulative update for each version of Windows 10, and one set of updates (Security only, Monthly Rollup) for Win7 and 8.1. With a few notable exceptions, those patches are going in rather nicely. What a difference a month makes.
We’ve also seen a massive influx of microcode updates for the latest versions of Windows 10, running on Intel processors. Those patches, released on Aug. 20 and 21, have tied many admins up in knots, with conflicting descriptions and iffy rollout sequences.
Big problems for small niches At this point, I’m seeing complaints about a handful of patches:
The original SQL Server 2016 SP2 patch, KB 4293807, was so bad Microsoft yanked it — although the yanking took almost a week. It’s since been replaced by KB 4458621, which appears to solve the problem. The Visual Studio 2015 Update 3 patch, KB 4456688, has gone through two versions — released Aug. 14, pulled, then re-released Aug. 18 — and the re-released version still has pro..

Harmful algae isn't just a problem for high-profile bodies of water — it poses serious, toxic threats in small ponds and lakes as well, new research has found.

Two new species of truffles were recently discovered on the roots of pecan trees in Florida orchards. The good news is that you can eat them – the bad news is that you wouldn't want to.

The pattern of breaking up and getting back together can impact an individual's mental health and not for the better, new research shows. The study suggests people in these kinds of relationships should make informed decisions about stabilizing or safely terminating their relationships.

Optical fibers that emit a type of UV light that's safe for skin — but deadly for drug-resistant bacteria — may be able to prevent infections around skin-penetrating medical devices, new research shows.