Exercise may trump mental activity in protecting against brain shrinkage
02 NOV 2012 MINNEAPOLIS – Exercising regularly in old age may better protect against brain shrinkage than engaging in mental or social activities, according to...
Feinstein Institute researchers discover that bean used in Chinese food could protect against sepsis
mung bean (Vigna radiata) 02 NOV 2012 MANHASSET, NY – Researchers at The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research have discovered that a bean commonly used...
More than 40 plant-based compounds can turn on genes that slow the spread of cancer
07 SEP 0212 WSU researcher documents links between nutrients, genes and cancer spread More than 40 compounds turn on genes slowing metastasis PULLMAN, Wash.—More than...
Asthma symptoms could be aggravated by imbalance problems
Vienna, Austria: Asthma patients could be at a higher risk of worsening symptoms due to problems with their balance, according to new research. The study...
High dietary antioxidant intake might cut pancreatic cancer risk
" those whose vitamins C, E, and selenium intake was in the top 25% of consumption were 67% less likely to develop pancreatic cancer than...
Raisins as effective as sports chews for fueling workouts
FRESNO, Calif. (July 23, 2012) – New research published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition suggests that eating raisins may...
Moderate drinking may reduce risk of rheumatoid arthritis
12 JULY 2012 3 drinks per week can halve the risk of developing the condition Research: Long term alcohol intake and risk of rheumatoid arthritis...
Physicians are biased when evaluating medical conflict of interest policies
29 JUN 2012 Same patterns found in finance industry; Researchers suggest need for third parties in conflict of interest policy-making process PITTSBURGH—Medical institutions have been...
Menopausal women could ‘work out’ their hot flashes
29 JUN 2012 Menopausal women who exercise may experience fewer hot flashes in the 24 hours following physical activity, according to health researchers. In general,...
Some adults with sleep disturbances are actually afraid of the dark, study says
15 JUN 2012 Researchers suggest some insomnia be treated differently after nearly half of a small sample of students were roused at bedtime because of...
Scientific Evidence Proves why Healers See the “Aura” of People
04 May 2012 • University of Granada researchers affirm that healers present synesthesia, a neuropsychological phenomenon involving a "mingling" of the senses. • The results...
Another mechanism discovered by which sulforaphane prevents cancer
09 Mar 2014 CORVALLIS, Ore. – Researchers in the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University have discovered yet another reason why the “sulforaphane”compound in...
Biological time-keeper linked to diabetes
10 Feb 2012 Researchers in Lille and Paris demonstrated that mutations in the melatonin receptor gene (melatonin or the “hormone of darkness” induces sleep) lead...
Vitamin D could help combat the effects of aging in eyes
30 Jan 2012 Researchers funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) have found that vitamin D reduces the effects of ageing in...
Mobile phones negatively affect male fertility, new study suggests
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 9-Jun-2014 Men who keep a mobile phone in their trouser pocket could be inadvertently damaging their chances of becoming a father, according...
NIH study shows caffeine consumption linked to estrogen changes
Moderate caffeine intake associated with higher level for Asians, lower for whites Asian women who consumed an average of 200 milligrams or more of caffeine...
Omega-3 fatty acids could prevent and treat nerve damage, research suggests
13 JAN 2012 Research from Queen Mary, University of London suggests that omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in fish oil, have the potential to...
Tart cherry juice drinkers gain sleep advantage
17 DEC 2011 New research suggests red hot super fruit may be a natural sleep aid LANSING, Mich. — Americans seeking a better...
Brief, high-intensity workouts show promise in helping diabetics lower blood sugar: Study
17 DEC 2011 Researchers at McMaster University have found that brief high intensity workouts, as little as six sessions over two weeks, rapidly lower blood...
Suggested link between radon and skin cancer
Public release date: 14-Nov-2011 A new study published this week suggests that a link may exist between radon exposure and non-melanoma skin cancer Researchers from...