Scientists annihilated lymphoma by depriving it of a favorite food: HDL cholesterol. Researchers developed a…
Month: January 2013
Regular aspirin use linked to increased risk of age-related macular degeneration
Regular aspirin use appears to be associated with an increased risk of neovascular age-related macular…
Nearly half of children under two years of age receive some vaccinations late
Researchers found that 49 percent of children ages 2-24 months did not receive all recommended…
Childhood diagnosis of ADHD increased dramatically over 9-year period
The rate of children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder rose dramatically between 2001 and…
Overlooked ugly cholesterol causes heart disease, study suggests
The risk of ischaemic heart disease is three times higher in persons with high levels…
Linchpin of skin response to UVA light discovered
Researchers have strengthened their understanding of how skin cells called melanocytes sense ultraviolet light and…
A relative from the Tianyuan Cave: Humans living 40,000 years ago likely related to many present-day Asians and Native Americans
Ancient DNA has revealed that humans living some 40,000 years ago in the area near…
Hearing loss accelerates brain function decline in older adults
Older adults with hearing loss are more likely to develop problems thinking and remembering than…
Longer CPR improves survival in both chidren and adults
Two large national U.S. studies show that extending CPR longer than previously thought useful saves…
How cells’ DNA repair machinery can destroy viruses
Researchers have decoded a system that makes certain types of immune cells impervious to HIV…