A new study has demonstrated that new technology that can analyze millions of gene sequences…
Month: October 2012
Exercise may trump mental activity in protecting against brain shrinkage
Exercising regularly in old age may better protect against brain shrinkage than engaging in mental…
Increased risk of suicidal thoughts among adolescents appears related to recent victimization
An increased risk of suicidal ideation — thoughts of harming or killing oneself — in…
Probiotics are secret weapon for fighting symptoms of the common cold in college students, study suggests
Probiotic supplementation can reduce the severity and duration of colds and upper-respiratory infections in college…
Aggressive brain tumors can originate from a range of nervous system cells
Scientists have long believed that glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), the most aggressive type of primary brain…
Exercise and complete decongestive therapy best ways to manage lymphedema, expert says
Many breast cancer survivors suffer from lymphedema, a chronic condition that causes body limbs to…
Fuller picture of human expansion from Africa
A comprehensive analysis of the anthropological and genetic history of humans’ expansion out of Africa…
Milky Way’s black hole getting ready for snack
Get ready for a fascinating eating experience in the center of our galaxy. The event…
New self-healing coating for aluminum developed to replace cancer-causing product
Engineers have developed a new environmentally-friendly coating for aluminum to replace the carcinogenic chromate coatings…
American Academy of Pediatrics weighs in for first time on organic foods for children
To offer guidance to parents — and the pediatricians caring for their children’s health —…