People With Allergies May Have Lower Risk of Brain Tumors
10 Aug 2012 COLUMBUS, Ohio – New research adds to the growing body of evidence suggesting that there’s a link between allergies and...
Omega-3 lowers inflammation in overweight older adults
29 JUN 2012COLUMBUS, Ohio – New research shows that omega-3 fatty acid supplements can lower inflammation in healthy, but overweight, middle-aged and older adults, suggesting...
Fresh avocado enhances absorption of essential nutrients and conversion of carotenoids to an active form of vitamin A
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTMfaXHRnww?list=UUSxq36i1g2yb-GdmNq77U7w] Fresh avocado enhances absorption of essential nutrients and conversion of carotenoids to an active form of vitamin A - For the first study,...
Fresh avocado enhances absorption of essential nutrients and conversion of carotenoids to an active form of vitamin A
New research: Fresh avocado enhances absorption of essential nutrients for healthy living Study explores improvements in the absorption of vitamin A when avocados are eaten...
Stairway to T cell development found in the human tonsil
09 Mar 2012 IMMUNOLOGY: Stairway to T cell development found in the human tonsil Central to the effective functioning of the immune system is the...
Has Mercks Measles/Mumps MMR vaccine become ineffective, or have new strains emerged?
This is not a snippet on pro nor anti vaccination. It is an attempt to determine risk vs. benefit ratio of an administered medication You have...
Stress wrecks intestinal bacteria, could keep immune system on idle
Public release date: 11-Apr-2011 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="450"] Wrecking Ball (Photo credit: vitahall)[/caption] COLUMBUS, Ohio – Stress not only sends the human immune...
Strawberries may slow precancerous growth in esophagus
Public release date: 6-Apr-2011 ORLANDO, Fla. — Freeze-dried strawberries may be an alternative to drugs for the prevention of esophageal cancer, according to research presented...
GMO Rice transfers the gene flow benefits to surrounding Weeds
9/23/13 Modifying Rice Crops to Resist Herbicide Prompts Weedy Neighbors’ Growth Spurt Study Shows One Method Gives Weeds Fitness Benefits Even Without Herbicide Trigger COLUMBUS,...
What Color Is Your Night Light? It May Affect Your Mood
Hamsters exposed to red light at night had significantly less evidence of depressive-like symptoms and changes in the brain linked to depression, compared to those...
The compound in the Mediterranean diet that makes cancer cells ‘mortal’
Contact: Pam Frost Gorder Gorder.1@osu.edu 614-292-9475 Ohio State University Scientists design 'fishing' technique to show how foods improve health COLUMBUS, Ohio – New research suggests...
Quit smoking? Vitamin E may give extra boost to heart health
Contact: Richard Bruno Bruno.27@osu.edu Ohio State University Study suggests specific form of vitamin improves function of blood vessels COLUMBUS, Ohio – Taking a specific form...
Chewing gum could make you FAT because the minty taste makes sugary food more tempting
The chemical responsible for the minty flavour in gum makes healthy food unappealing People who chew gum eat fewer meals - but not less calories...
Study Shows How Vitamin E Can Help Prevent Cancer : gamma tocopherol
3/14/13 COLUMBUS, Ohio – Researchers have identified an elusive anti-cancer property of vitamin E that has long been presumed to exist, but difficult to find....
Study Shows How Vitamin E Can Help Prevent Cancer : gamma tocopherol
3/14/13 COLUMBUS, Ohio – Researchers have identified an elusive anti-cancer property of vitamin E that has long been presumed to exist, but difficult to find....
Denied the chance to cheat or steal, people turn to violent video games
EEV: Oh, Really? Contact: Brad Bushman Bushman.20@osu.edu 614-688-8779 Ohio State University COLUMBUS, Ohio – A new study suggests that people get frustrated when they...
Zinc helps against infection by tapping brakes in immune response
Contact: Daren Knoell Daren.Knoell@osumc.edu 614-292-0075 Ohio State University COLUMBUS, Ohio – New research suggests that zinc helps control infections by gently tapping the brakes on...
Zinc helps against infection by tapping brakes in immune response
Contact: Daren Knoell Daren.Knoell@osumc.edu 614-292-0075 Ohio State University COLUMBUS, Ohio – New research suggests that zinc helps control infections by gently tapping the brakes on...
Search for Life Suggests Solar Systems More Habitable than Ours
12/3/12 Poster P11B-1816, “The Distribution of Radiogenic Elements in Stars with and without Planetary Systems: Implications for Dynamics and Habitability,” will be presented from 8:00...
Study shows how dietary supplement may block cancer cells
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Darrell E. Ward Darrell.Ward@osumc.edu 614-293-3737 Ohio State University Medical Center COLUMBUS, Ohio – Researchers at the Ohio State...