Using a pedometer to measure the number of steps one takes in a day has…
Month: November 2015
Tai Chi found to be as effective as physical therapy for knee osteoarthritis
Both Tai Chi and physical therapy positively impact pain, function and other symptoms of knee…
Exercise program in senior centers helps decrease participants’ pain and improve mobility
A study finds that a low-impact exercise program is improving quality of life for many…
Tomatoes get boost in growth, antioxidants from nano-sized nutrients
Researchers are using nano-sized nutrients to boost production of food without straining natural resources.
Diverse subtypes of serotonin-producing neurons uncovered
It used to be enough to call a serotonergic neuron a serotonergic neuron. These brain…
Racial disparities associated with living kidney donation assessed
Increasing median income levels of transplant candidates’ zip codes were associated with higher rates of…
Cholesterol-lowering ‘portfolio diet’ also reduces blood pressure
A diet developed for reducing cholesterol also lowers blood pressure, a new study has found….
Food policy: Cutting waste, broadening systems
In two separate articles, researchers detail strategies aimed at cutting food waste and broadening approaches…
Drug protects fertility and may prolong life in chemo-treated mice
A physician and her research team have shown that a heart medication can prevent ovarian…
Targeted treatment produces rapid shrinkage of recurrent, BRAF-mutant brain tumor
Investigators report the first successful use of a targeted therapy to treat a patient with…