MUNICH — In our modern world, we’re surrounded by artificial light 24/7. From the glow of our smartphones to the bright hues of LED bulbs, we’re bathed in more light than ever before – especially light on the blue end of the spectrum. But could this short wavelength light (SWL), particularly in the evening hours, be messing with our body’s ...

POHANG, South Korea — Studies have shown that maintaining strong muscles into old age could be the key to a longer life. Now, scientists are showing that in the sea could help keep our joints healthy enough for lifting weights well into old age. Running out to your favorite seafood restaurant and ordering the tasty shellfish won’t do the trick, ...

PITTSBURGH — Do you think your child has an ear infection? Parents will soon be able to turn to their smartphone to get a diagnosis. Physician-scientists from University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and the University of Pittsburgh have unveiled a novel cellphone application designed to accurately diagnose ear infections, formally known as acute otitis media (AOM), in young children. This ...