Latest research finds that the trailblazing ‘perovskite’ material used in solar cells can double up…
Month: March 2014
Marriage linked to lower heart risks in study of more than 3.5 million adults
People who are married have lower rates of several cardiovascular diseases compared with those who…
TV linked to poor snacking habits, cardiovascular risk in middle schoolers
Middle school kids who park themselves in front of the TV for two hours or…
Eating fruits, vegetables linked to healthier arteries later in life
Women who ate a diet high in fresh fruits and vegetables as young adults were…
Number of babies mom has may play role in future cardiovascular health
Women who give birth to four or more children are much more likely to have…
Concerning number of kids have elevated cholesterol
Roughly one out of three kids screened for high cholesterol between the ages of 9…
Is laughter the best medicine? Cartoons could help patients cope with chronic conditions
Cartoons could be a beneficial way of educating patients and empowering them to cope better…
HIV as a chronic disease: Dealing with lifelong treatment in Africa
Since 2004, the number of patients on antiretroviral drugs increased 24-fold in Sub-Saharan Africa to…
Great earthquakes, water under pressure, high risk
The largest earthquakes occur where oceanic plates move beneath continents. Water trapped in the boundary…
Esophageal function implicated in life-threatening experiences in infants, study suggests
A study of apparent life-threatening events — called ALTEs for short — suggests that infants…