Eating Whole Fruit Linked With a Reduction in Blood Pressure
University of Delaware via Newswise – University of Delaware researchers have some good news and some bad news that could help you in those critical, decisive moments. Newswise — First,…
New Treatment Could Make Passing Kidney Stones Faster and Less Painful
Massachusetts Institute of Technology via News Medical-Net – Every year, more than half a million Americans visit the emergency room for kidney stone problems. In most cases, the stones eventually…
Strong Beers That Contain Gut-Friendly Bacteria May Help Fight Obesity
Angela Betsaida B. Laguipo, BSN via News Medical-Net – Drinking a strong type of beer, particularly a Belgian one, can help combat obesity, promote a good night’s sleep, and may…
Why Do We Freeze When Startled? New Study in Flies Points to Serotonin
The Zuckerman Institute at Columbia University via Science Daily – A study in fruit flies has identified serotonin as a chemical that triggers the body’s startle response, the automatic deer-in-the-headlights…
Babies in the Womb May See More Than We Thought
University of California – Berkeley via Science Daily – Light-sensitive cells active in the retina even before the fetus can distinguish images may play a larger role in the developing…
Brush Your Teeth to Protect the Heart
European Society of Cardiology via Science Daily – Brushing teeth frequently is linked with lower risks of atrial fibrillation and heart failure, according to a new study. To read the…
Myofascial Release Therapy for Back Pain, Posture and More
Jillian Levy, CHHC via Dr. Axe – Whether you’re an athlete looking to improve your training and performance, or someone trying to reduce pain and achieve better alignment, myofascial release…
Researchers Find Clue to Preventing Addiction Relapse
University of Washington Health Sciences/UW Medicine via EurekAlert – With any addiction in which a user has successfully resisted a chemical, activity or substance, relapse is vexing. And with opioids,…
Is Type 1 Diabetes Triggered by the Bovine Insulin in Milk?
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – Unlike A2 casein, A1 casein breaks down into casomorphin, which has opioid properties that may alter immune function, perhaps increasing susceptibility to…
Artificial Intelligence-Based Algorithm for Intensive Care of Traumatic Brain Injury
University of Helsinki via Newswise – Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant global cause of mortality and morbidity with an increasing incidence, especially in low-and-middle income countries. The most…
We Love Coffee, Tea, Chocolate and Soft Drinks So Much, Caffeine Is Literally in Our Blood
Oregon State University via Newswise – Scientists at Oregon State University may have proven how much people love coffee, tea, chocolate, soda and energy drinks as they validated their new…
Researchers Identify Brain Networks That Play Key Role in Suicide Risk
University of Cambridge via News Medical-Net – An international team of researchers has identified key networks within the brain they say interact to increase the risk that an individual will…
Scientists Discover Molecule That Destroys Pancreatic Cancer Cells
Abigail Klein Leichman via Israel21c – Israeli breakthrough study shows 90% reduction of pancreatic cancer cells in mice after treatment with a molecule named PJ34. A little molecule named PJ34…
New Treatment for Brain Tumors Uses Electrospun Fiber
University of Cincinnati via EurekAlert – Researchers with the University of Cincinnati used coaxial electrospinning to create a treatment for glioblastoma multiforme. A novel engineering process can deliver a safe…
