Higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the blood may reduce the risk for hip…
Month: June 2013
Radiation from airport scanners: The dose we actually get is low
A new report has found that people absorb less radiation from airport X-ray backscatter scanner…
Ritalin shows promise in treating addiction
ADHD drug helps improve brain functional connectivity in cocaine addiction, according to a new study.
Helping SAD sufferers sleep soundly
Researchers report that individuals with seasonal affective disorder — a winter depression that leads to…
Scientists discover thriving colonies of microbes in ocean ‘plastisphere’
Scientists have discovered a diverse multitude of microbes colonizing and thriving on flecks of plastic…
Biochemists identify protease substrates important for bacterial growth and development
Scientists describe using a combination of biochemistry and mass spectrometry to “trap” scores of new…
Low self-control promotes selfless behavior in close relationships
When faced with the choice of sacrificing time and energy for a loved one or…
New maps depict impact of HIV in America
New interactive online maps that show the latest HIV prevalence data for 20 US cities…
Protein is involved with colon cancer cell’s ability to invade other cells
Understanding how the protein km23-1 enables in the spread of colon cancer may lead to…
Aerial mosquito spraying study finds no immediate public health risks
In what researchers say is the first public health study of the aerial mosquito spraying…