Some people assume we forget or outgrow trauma. But the truth is, if someone experiences trauma as a child, it can lead to physical and mental struggles that affect their entire life. Here, Thomas O’Connor, director of the Wynne Center for Family Research at the University of Rochester Medical Center, and Kristen Holderle, UR Medicine’s clinic director...

Superradiant atoms could push the boundaries of how precisely time can be measured, researchers report. The second is the most precisely-defined unit of measurement, compared to other base units such as the kilogram, meter, and degree Kelvin. Time is currently measured by atomic clocks in different places around the world, which together, tell us...

While an increasing number of minors are using virtual reality apps, not many parents recognize the extent of the security and privacy risks that are specific to VR technologies, a new study finds. Further, few parents are taking active steps to address those security and privacy issues, such as using parental controls built into the apps. “In recent...

The implications of high prices for new diabetes and obesity therapies are alarming, according to researchers. For years, Kasia Lipska, associate professor of medicine (endocrinology) at Yale School of Medicine (YSM), has been advocating for affordable pricing of insulin, an essential—and sometimes lifesaving—drug for many individuals with diabetes....

A national panel reversed its decision and officially lowered the recommended age when individuals should receive routine screening mammograms from 50 to 40. Experts cited rising rates of breast cancer among younger women and Black individuals in the decision. “This is a major win,” says Anna Weiss, surgeon-scientist, leader of the Wilmot Cancer Institute...

Researchers have achieved a significant milestone in their work to create a biomaterial that can be used to grow biological tissues outside the human body. The development of a new fabrication process to create aligned nanofiber hydrogels could offer new possibilities for tissue regeneration after injury and provide a way to test therapeutic drug candidates...