In popular legend, Lucrezia Borgia stands falsely accused of poisoning her second husband. Victor Hugo…
Month: January 2009
‘Stroke Belt’ Deaths Tied To Non-traditional Risk Factors
A new report underscores the notion that stroke risks go beyond geographic and racial differences….
Olive Skins Provide Natural Defense Against Colon Cancer, Study Suggests
Scientists have found that the compound, present in olive skin’s leaf and wax, inhibits the…
New Molecule In Blood-pressure Control System Discovered
Researchers have discovered that the nerve cells controlling heart rate and blood pressure synthesize a…
Scientists Refute Argument Of Climate Skeptics
Scientists have investigated the frequency of warmer than average years between 1880 and 2006 for…
Preterm Births Rise 36 Percent Since Early 1980s
Nearly 543,000 babies were born too soon in 2006, according to new government statistics. The…
Droughts And Floods: Extent Of Damage To Vegetation Depends On Sequence Of Events
When extremes of drought and flood come in rapid succession, the extent of damage to…
More Effective Treatment For Pneumonia Following Influenza Found, Study Shows
Scientists have demonstrated a more effective treatment for bacterial pneumonia following influenza. They found that…
Protein’s Essential Role In Repairing Damaged Cells Revealed
Researchers have discovered that a key protein in cells plays a critical role in not…
Gene That Increases Susceptibility To Crohn’s Disease Discovered
Researchers have discovered DNA variations in a gene that increases susceptibility to developing Crohn’s disease….