Longer breast feeding leads to higher IQs and earning ability
One way for parents to help nurture bright kids who will be able to earn a lot of money may be to breast feed them for a long...
Researchers develop a ‘magnetic tentacle robot’ to pass into the narrow...
Researchers develop a ‘magnetic tentacle robot’ to pass into the narrow tubes of the lung
Engineers and scientists have developed proof of concept for a robot that can...
There are growing concerns of genetic risk among breast cancer patients
There has been a growing awareness of the potential life saving value of genetic testing for breast cancer ever since well known actress Angelina Jolie went public with...
Coffee may help prevent breast cancer recurrence
Being hit with breast cancer is a devastating experience for any woman. Good news for survivors of breast cancer is that drinking coffee may offer protection against recurrence...
Study shows healthy home cooking equals a healthy mind
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found being confident in the kitchen is not only good for your taste buds: it’s also good for your mental...
Insomnia has been associated with impaired work performance
Adequate sleep is essential for overall good health. A lack of adequate sleep may manifest itself in feeling run down and poor work performance. The American Academy of...
Older frail patients often don’t do well after hospital discharge
It appears that being frail is certainly not in the best interests of elderly patients. The Canadian Medical Association reported, that frailer elderly patients are at an increased...
Scientists may have unlocked the blood-brain barrier
The brain is composed of billions of neurons—vulnerable cells that require a protective environment to function properly. This delicate environment is protected by 400 miles of specialized vasculature...
New antimicrobials could fight methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
The development of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is becoming a serious problem. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports MRSA infections are primarily skin infections in the...
Research shows link between socioeconomic deprivation and premature cardiovascular mortality
People living in socially-deprived areas of the United States are more likely to die prematurely from cardiovascular (CV) complications according to new research published recently in Mayo Clinic...