Taking on an exercise programme could also reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and other cancers. And regular physical activity can even be beneficial after a cancer diagnosis has already been…
Month: December 2010
Olive oil and veggies help the heart
It’s no secret that eating well is good for both body and mind, so it may not come as a surprise that a new study finds women who eat more olive oil…
BUSM Researchers Uncover Cellular Mechanism Responsible For Chronic Inflammation, Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have demonstrated that certain T cells require input from monocytes in order to maintain their pro-inflammatory response in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D)….
Fruit Fly Study Digs Deeper Into Poorly Understood Details Of Forming Embryos
Using fruit flies as a model to study embryo formation, scientists report in Nature Cell Biology that molecular breakdown of a protein called Bicoid is vital to normal head-to-tail patterning of the…
Toxin-Laden Nectar Poses Problems For Honeybees
Honeybees can learn to avoid nectar containing natural plant toxins but will eat it when there is no alternative, scientists at Newcastle University have found. This means that in areas dominated by…
Skill In Recognizing Faces Peaks After Age 30 According To Psychologists
Scientists have made the surprising discovery that our ability to recognize and remember faces peaks at age 30 to 34, about a decade later than most of our other mental abilities. Researchers…
30 percent children have chest-related problems
At least 30 percent of the cases at Al Sadd Pediatric Emergency Centre are chest- related allergy, according to an expert. “We are receiving an increasing number of seasonal flu cases, since…
Childhood obesity can begin as early as 9 months of age, researchers find
Everyone loves a roly-poly baby. Still, there is such a thing as an overweight infant, and obese babies — even those as young as 9 months — are predisposed to being obese…
Malaria-Infected Cells Stiffen, Block Blood Flow
Although the incidence of malaria has declined in all but a few countries worldwide, according to a World Health Organization report earlier this month, malaria remains a global threat. Nearly 800,000 people…
Consistent Exercise Associated With Lower Risk Of Colon Cancer Death
Consistent exercise is associated with a lower risk of dying from colon cancer, according to a new study led by researchers at the Siteman Cancer Center at Washington University School of Medicine…
Risk For Alcoholism Linked To Risk For Obesity
Addiction researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that a risk for alcoholism also may put individuals at risk for obesity. The researchers noted that the association…
Winners Of 2011 Minority Travel Awards Announced By Biophysical Society
The Biophysical Society has announced the winner of its Minority Travel Awards to attend the Biophysical Society’s 55th Annual Meeting at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland, March 5-9, 2011. The…
Drs. Chiara Daraio And Iain Couzin Hailed As Top Young Scientists
Dubbed the “Brilliant 10” by Popular Science, two researchers on the magazine’s recently released 2010 list of top young scientists have received funding from the Office of Naval Research (ONR). The two…
Parents Favor Genetic Testing For Melanoma In Their Children
The vast majority of parents who tested positive for a genetic mutation that increases the risk of melanoma (the most serious form of skin cancer) support genetic testing of their children or…
The Environment And Human Health Threatened By Long Lasting Chemicals
Every hour, an enormous quantity and variety of manmade chemicals, having reached the end of their useful lifespan, flood into wastewater treatment plants. These large-scale processing facilities, however, are designed only to…