Fish oil rich in DHA and EPA is widely believed to help prevent disease by…
Month: April 2013
Link between blood clotting, immune response uncovered
Researchers have uncovered a surprise link between a protein that triggers the formation of blood…
Early COPD diagnosis possible with nuclear medicine
In vivo ventilation/perfusion imaging can detect early changes to the lung caused by cigarette smoke…
Can meditation make you a more compassionate person?
Scientists have mostly focused on the benefits of meditation for the brain and the body,…
Shedding light on early Parkinson’s disease pathology
In a mouse model of early Parkinson’s disease (PD), animals displayed movement deficits, loss of…
Soils in newly forested areas store substantial carbon that could help offset climate change
Surface appearances can be so misleading: In most forests, the amount of carbon held in…
Over-diagnosis of reflux in infants leads to needless medication, research finds
Calling gastroesophageal reflux a disease increases parents’ wish for medication, symptoms are frequently over-treated in…
Growing shorter: Adult health habits influence how much we shrink with age
Even if you didn’t eat your veggies or drink your milk as a child, your…
‘Novel, effective’ brain cancer treatment using genetic material from bone marrow cells
In a first-of-its-kind experiment using microvesicles generated from mesenchymal bone marrow cells (MSCs) to treat…
Drug for erectile disorder show promise in the treatment of obesity
Although sildenafil is best known for promoting erections, it may also serve as a weight…