Scientists have shown that reaching out to other people during a stressful event is an…
Month: June 2013
New study on popular prostate cancer protein provides insight into disease progression
Researchers have uncovered for the first time the vital role a popular protein plays in…
From tiny to massive: Mammal size evolution explained
Scientists have added another piece to the evolutionary puzzle to explain why certain mammal families…
Vitamin D improves mood and blood pressure in women with diabetes
In women who have type 2 diabetes and show signs of depression, vitamin D supplements…
Molecule considered to be a breast cancer indicator also has a protective function
One of the main indicators for determining the activity of a tumor or cancer is…
Breastfeeding boosts ability to climb social ladder
Breastfeeding not only boosts children’s chances of climbing the social ladder, but it also reduces…
Weight loss’s effect on heart disease risks
A landmark study investigating the long-term effects of weight loss on the risks of cardiovascular…
Exercise benefits patients with type 2 diabetes
Moderate-intensity exercise reduces fat stored around the heart, in the liver and in the abdomen…
New palm-sized microarray technique grows 1,200 individual cultures of microbes
A new palm-sized microarray that holds 1,200 individual cultures of fungi or bacteria could enable…
Hunger affects decision-making and perception of risk
Hungry people are often difficult to deal with. A good meal can affect more than…