Gardening significantly reduces stroke and heart attack among seniors 60+
If you’re like most people, the older you get the more concerned you become about developing cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, new research from the Swedish School of Sport...
Scientists discover insights into breast cancer gene that could lead to...
Inherited mutations in the BRCA1 gene can significantly increase a person’s risk of breast and ovarian cancer—but not every mutation in the gene is harmful. To better equip...
Child behavioral problems linked to soda consumption
It is well-known that drinking soda is highly associated with obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases risk factors, but few parents understand the negative impact of this practice on...
Study finds parents’ unpredictable behavior may impair optimal brain circuit formation
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine are conducting pioneering research into the concept that unpredictable parental behaviors, together with unpredictable environment, such as lack of routines and...
Eating this fruit every day could reduce vascular deaths similar to...
Apples have been one of the most cultivated and consumed fruits throughout history. They are second only to bananas among popular fruits, and many adhere to the practice...
New study finds solution to common surgical problem of nerve damage
A research collaboration including scientists from Oregon State University has developed a new technology to help surgeons know where a patient’s nerves are, lessening the chance of nerve...
Common chemicals may increase risk of hypertension and diabetes in children
Chances are there are chemicals lurking within your home that may increase the risk of high blood pressure and diabetes among children and adolescents say scientists releasing this...
H. Pylori: One cause of stomach ulcers and cancer
Gastrointestinal issues plague millions of Americans, but narrowing down the causes of the bloating, nausea, fatigue, and heartburn that are associated with GI distress is often like finding...
New study shows promise for developing a new renewable energy source
A new artificial enzyme has shown it can chew through lignin, the tough polymer that helps woody plants hold their shape. Lignin also stores tremendous potential for renewable...
Walgreens Second COVID Booster Shot to Children 5 and Older: Scheduling...
Walgreens is now offering Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine boosters to children ages 5 to 11, in addition to previously recommended populations, at store locations nationwide. Availability of Pfizer COVID-19...