Native Americans have also traditionally eaten dried chokeberries and prepared teas from parts of the plant, and several domesticated varieties now grace…
New evidence shows immunization against “swine flu” in 1976 might provide individuals with some protection against the 2009 pandemic H1N1 influenza virus,…
Although genetics is the most significant known determinant of human intelligence, how specific genes affect intelligence remains largely unknown. A…
A multi-site study led by an Oregon Health & Science University Knight Cancer Institute researcher has identified set criteria that could be used to help …
“For reasons we don't yet understand, it appears that during rewarming, an autoregulation mechanism that protects the brain from fluctuations in the body's…
These findings are surprising as when steroids are administered via the lungs there is only minimal absorption outside the respiratory tract. This is the first…
Researchers at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center have discovered why statins — popular drugs that lower cholesterol and appear to…
Combining telephone counseling calls with a daily written diet plan increases a person's success in improving fruit and vegetables consumption, according to…
The study will be published in the May issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology (www.ajronline.org). CAD is a narrowing of the blood vessels that supply…
While it may have taken the global economic recession a full year to deprive the airline industry of USD 11 billion, it took a spewing volcano just six days to…
The OPAL study investigated the effects of taking omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplements over a two year period on the cognitive function of…
According to new research at Duke University, identifying an easy-to-spot prohibited item such as a water bottle may hinder the discovery of other,…
Tanya Berry, from the U of A's Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, says these stereotypes about overweight people need to be addressed. Berry says…
Parents pursuing adoption within the United States have strong preferences regarding the types of babies they will apply for, tending to choose…
They reported recently that both treatment methods worked well, but women treated in couples therapy maintained their gains a bit better than those in…
Researchers report that children exposed to high levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Krakow had a significant reduction in scores on a…