Kidney failure patients on dialysis derive long-term benefit from the minimally invasive placement of a…
Month: April 2013
Nonsurgical treatment turns back the clock, shrinks enlarged prostate
Men with a common condition that causes frequent nighttime trips to the bathroom can get…
Laser liposuction melts fat, results in tighter skin
A new, minimally invasive treatment that uses lasers to melt fat could replace the “tummy…
C-peptide levels linked to death and heart disease in nondiabetic adults
High blood levels of the serum C-peptide are linked to heart disease and death in…
Taste of beer, without effect from alcohol, triggers dopamine release in the brain
The taste of beer, without any effect from alcohol itself, can trigger dopamine release in…
Our futures look bright, because we reject the possibility that bad things will happen
People believe they’ll be happy in the future, even when they imagine the many bad…
In sex, happiness hinges on keeping up with the Joneses
In sex, happiness hinges on keeping up with the Joneses, a new study finds. Sex…
Following a Western style diet may lead to greater risk of premature death
Data from a new study of British adults suggest that adherence to a “Western-style” diet…
Blue tits provide insight into climate change, bird study shows
Researchers believe that the size of birds’ nests created in response to changing weather patterns…
Can new plasma-based biomaterials speed healing of injured tissues?
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) derived from blood contains growth factors and other bioactive molecules that promote…