Less time on your seat triggers other healthy behaviors
Most children dread when mom comes in and tells them to turn off the TV and go outside to play. Yet, researchers at Northwestern...
Researchers identify role of basolateral amygdala neurons
The basolateral amygdala (BLA) is a region of the brain that has been almost exclusively studied in the context of fear and emotion. Only...
Bookworms enhance brain power and preserve memory, study finds
Interest in maintaining youthful cognitive function and preserving precious memories is intensifying as a growing number of baby boomers reach their 60s — an...
Research shows fewer suicide attempts in women using hormonal contraceptives
Hormonal contraceptives, such as the birth control pill, are amongst the most widely used pharmaceutical products. Recent studies had suggested that hormonal contraceptives were...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Scientists identify novel cellular process that help us understand the mechanisms...
The study of autophagy – the recycling and repair process within cells – has huge potential to aid in fighting the ageing process, bacterial...