Sea-surface height data from NASA’s Jason-1 satellite show that the equatorial Pacific Ocean is still…
Month: February 2013
Fish oil may protect dialysis patients from sudden cardiac death
Medical literature long has touted the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids for the heart. But…
Same factors influence depression in stroke patients, spouse caregivers
Self-esteem, optimism and perceived control influence depression in stroke survivors and their spouse caregivers. Healthcare…
Frequently prescribed drug used in concerning ways with harmful side effects
A popular class of drugs commonly used to treat sleep and mood symptoms continues to…
Children with ACL injuries require special treatment
Until a child’s bones have fully matured (in girls, typically by age 14; in boys,…
Happiness increases with age, across generations: But your overall level of well-being depends on when you were born
Psychological well-being has been linked to many important life outcomes, including career success, relationship satisfaction,…
Tiny capsule effectively kills cancer cells
Devising a method for more precise and less invasive treatment of cancer tumors, scientists have…
Molecular link between metabolism and breast cancer
A protein associated with conditions of metabolic imbalance, such as diabetes and obesity, may play…
Buying luxury: Hedonistic or French?
Why do consumers around the world buy luxury goods? In the U.S. it’s about hedonism….
New technology gives doctors an important diagnostic tool
When cocaine producers began using an inexpensive medication, levamisole, to dilute the cocaine to boost…