Findings of a new study provide a direct proof for a new therapy and provide…
Month: April 2014
Longer stay in hospital ICU has lasting impact on quality of life
Patients have substantial physical impairments even two years after being discharged from the hospital after…
Researchers identify how zinc regulates key enzyme involved in cell death
The molecular details of how zinc, an essential trace element of human metabolism, interacts with…
Food pantry clients struggle to afford diapers, detergent, other non-food items
Many food-insecure families also struggle to afford basic non-food household goods, such as personal care,…
E-cigarettes: No smoke, no danger?
Smokers turn to e-cigarettes to ease nicotine withdrawal, or to avoid harmful chemicals in tobacco…
Strain-specific Lyme disease immunity lasts for years
Lyme disease, if not treated promptly with antibiotics, can become a lingering problem for those…
Criticism of violent video games has decreased as technology has improved, gamers age
Journalists writing about video gaming expressed a considerable amount of concern about the level of…
The science of champagne fizz: How many bubbles are in your bubbly?
The importance of fizz, more technically known as effervescence, in sparkling wines and champagnes is…
‘3-D’ test could reduce reliance on animals for testing asthma and allergy medications
To determine whether new medicines are safe and effective for humans, researchers must first test…
Key chocolate ingredients could help prevent obesity, diabetes
Improved thinking. Decreased appetite. Lowered blood pressure. The potential health benefits of dark chocolate keep…