Kids three years after an initial head incident were found to have lingering injury in…
Month: April 2014
Magnetization can surf on the top of a laser-induced sound wave
An effective coupling between magnetism and light can be mediated by sound. This newly discovered…
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder May Reflect a Propensity for Bad Habits
Two new studies shed light on the propensity for habit formation in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)….
Lettuce rejoice! Scientists grow longer lasting salad
A new study reviewed the science behind keeping salad leaves fresh for longer. Their results…
Neurofinance study confirms that financial decisions are made on an emotional basis
The willingness of decision makers to take risks increases when they play games of chance…
Camels emit less methane than cows or sheep
When digesting ruminants exhale methane. Their contribution to this global greenhouse gas is considerable. So…
How the kissing disease virus hijacks human cells
A component of the Epstein Barr (EBV) virus takes over our cells gene regulating machinery,…
Using a person’s own immune system to fight cancer: Phase I clinical trial of new immunotherapy beginning
Moffitt Cancer Center has initiated a phase I clinical trial for a new immunotherapy drug,…
Chips with olestra cause body toxins to dip, study finds
A snack food ingredient called olestra has been found to speed up the removal of…
Telephone medication therapy management works for some but not all home health patients
Low-risk Medicare patients entering home health care who received medication therapy management by phone were…