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You may know that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer worldwide. But could it also affect how children’s brains develop, especially here in Nebraska? The short answer is yes, according to [...]

It's called a smart bandage. Researchers at UNMC say it can heal wounds three times faster than a traditional bandage. The innovation is in its early stages, but researchers call it promising. Dr. Sama [...]

Question: What do a farm bill, Covid and cannabis have in common? Answer: They are all the impetus for cutting-edge research on potential CBD abuse in adolescents. The 2018 Farm Bill made hemp and [...]

Agriculture is the heart and soul of Nebraska. The state’s leading industry, its impact goes far beyond the plate—providing Nebraskans with jobs, contributing to the state’s economy, and touching the lives of its citizens [...]

Many children with hearing loss also struggle with balance and dizziness. It’s a problem that isn’t well understood. “There aren’t many people studying dizziness or balance, especially in kids,” said Kristen Janky, Au.D., Ph.D., [...]

A recent study of more than 1,000 people in alcohol treatment found that nearly one in three never escape the crushing anxiety or depression that often accompanies early sobriety — a red flag that [...]

You spend an evening at a loud, busy bar or restaurant, straining to hear and make sense of what your friends are saying. It's not late when you get home, but you're more fatigued [...]

What if the science that helps people with cerebral palsy move more easily could also help millions of others? At Boys Town National Research Hospital, researchers use the latest tools to understand how to [...]