In a breakthrough that could accelerate malaria vaccine and drug development, scientists just announced that,…
Month: November 2012
Meditation may reduce death, heart attack and stroke in heart patients
Twice-a-day Transcendental Meditation helped African Americans with heart disease reduce risk of death, heart attack…
Genetic variation may modify associations between low vitamin D levels and adverse health outcomes
Findings from a study suggest that certain variations in vitamin D metabolism genes may modify…
Migraines associated with higher incidence of brain lesions among women; effect on health uncertain
After nearly 10 years of follow-up of study participants who experienced migraines and who had…
Life-saving role of heart attack centres confirmed in new study
Recent studies questioning the role of specialist heart attack centres produced misleading results because doctors…
Total solar eclipse, Nov. 13, 2012: Hinode to support ground-based observations
On Nov. 13, 2012, certain parts of Earth will experience a total solar eclipse. The…
Increasing efficiency of wireless networks: New method could have broad impacts on mobile Internet and wireless industries
Researchers have developed a new method that doubles the efficiency of wireless networks and could…
NASA sees sun emit a mid-level flare
On Nov. 13, 2012, the sun emitted a mid-level solar flare, peaking at 9:04 pm…
Roots of deadly 2010 India flood identified; Findings could improve warnings
New research indicates that flash flooding that swept through the mountain town of Leh, India,…
Uranium exposure linked to increased lupus rate
People living near a former uranium ore processing facility in Ohio are experiencing a higher…