Newborn screening for cystic fibrosis benefits adult height
In recent decades, treatment for cystic fibrosis (CF) has greatly increased the life span of those suffering from the genetic disorder. When the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) was...
Vegetarian Dinner Party for 6: A Delicious 3 Course Menu with...
Are you planning a dinner party but don't know what to serve for your vegetarian guests? Don't worry, we've got you covered! In this article, we'll share a...
Marriage may boost odds of surviving cancer
A new study suggests that being married increases cancer patients’ chances of living longer. Published in the journal Cancer, the research shows that the social and emotional support...
Study: Key Regulator of Blood Stem Cell Development Identified
A protein that masterminds the way DNA is wrapped within chromosomes has a major role in the healthy functioning of blood stem cells, which produce all blood cells...
Fighting off hypoglycemia with glucose tablets
Hypoglycemia is always a concern for diabetics whose sugar may tend to drop hard fast. It is clinically defined as when the blood glucose level falls below approximately...
Child savings accounts teach more than money can buy
Teaching fiscal responsibility to children needs to begin at an early age. Nobody wants to live their adult life always struggling to make ends meet from paycheck to...
The spinal cord and autonomic nervous system
The spinal cord is a particularly important part of the nervous system. It connects the central nervous system with the peripheral nervous system. The peripheral nervous system itself...
Research proves the most popular diets do not keep the weight...
Following a low-fat, low-calorie, and low-carbohydrate diet that your doctor gave you is just as effective in reducing your weight as any of the most popular diets that...
Can complementary alternative medicines relieve hot flashes?
Many menopausal women suffering from hot flashes cannot or prefer not to use hormone replacement and turn to complementary alternative medicines (CAMs) such as herbal remedies. A new...
Functional connectivity found to uniquely identify individuals
A team of researchers announced that they have discovered that brain connectivity patterns are unique to an individual and can predict a person's level of intelligence.
The study, published...