In the next 20 years, more than 590,000 square miles of land globally — more…
Month: September 2011
Early detection is key in the fight against ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer is a rare but often deadly disease that can strike at any time…
Installed cost of solar photovoltaic systems in U.S. declined significantly in 2010 and 2011
The installed cost of solar photovoltaic (PV) power systems in the United States fell substantially…
Alcohol metabolism causes DNA damage and triggers a breast cancer-related DNA damage response
Alcohol is known to be carcinogenic to humans in the upper aerodigestive tract, liver, colorectum,…
Chronic drinking leads to reduced cortical thickness in frontal and temporal brain regions
Chronic misuse of alcohol can cause widespread damage to the brain. A new study uses…
People born after World War II are more likely to binge drink, develop alcohol disorders, study finds
Drinking can be influenced by both personal and societal factors, the latter leading to “drinking…
Damaged gait and balance can recover with long-term abstinence from alcohol
Chronic alcoholism is often associated with a disturbed gait and balance, likely caused by alcohol…
An apple or pear a day may keep strokes away
Eating apples and pears may help prevent stroke, according to a new study. While high…
Arctic sea ice reaches minimum 2011 extent, making it second lowest in satellite record
The blanket of sea ice that floats on the Arctic Ocean appears to have reached…
New method for detecting lung cancer unveiled
When lung cancer strikes, it often spreads silently into more advanced stages before being detected….