A team led by a Kent conservation biologist has successfully relocated threatened Seychelles paradise flycatchers (Terpsiphone corvina) to a different island to help prevent their extinction.
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Growing Evidence: Water as a Potential Treatment for Inherited Cause of Kidney Failure
People with polycystic kidney disease (PKD) could benefit from a moderate increase in water intake, according to new research.
A Nap a Day Keeps High Blood Pressure at Bay
It seems that napping may do more than just reboot our energy level and improve our mood.
Forgotten Fathers: New Dads Also at Risk for Postpartum Depression
It’s increasingly common to hear about new moms suffering from the baby blues. But what about new dads?
Moderate Alcohol Consumption Linked With High Blood Pressure
A study of more than 17,000 U.S. adults shows that moderate alcohol consumption—seven to 13 drinks per week—substantially raises one’s risk of high blood pressure, or hypertension, according to research being presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 68th Annual Scientific Session.
Using Tiny Organisms to Unlock Big Environmental Mysteries
When you hear about the biological processes that influence climate and the environment, such as carbon fixation or nitrogen recycling, it’s easy to think of them as abstract and incomprehensibly large-scale phenomena.