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Now we know why old scizophrenia medicine works on antibiotics-resistant bacteria
veröffentlicht am Sat, 18 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
An old medicine for schizophrenia is effective at treating something completely different than it was designed for: antibiotic-resistant bacteria. So far it has been a mystery how this old schizophrenia medicine works, but now researchers have figured it out. This can lead to a new medicine agai ...
Attacking MRSA with metals from antibacterial clays
veröffentlicht am Sat, 18 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Medical researchers have come up with a new approach for developing effective, topical antibacterial agents -- one that draws on a naturally occurring substance recognized since antiquity for its medicinal properties: clay.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medi ...
College women exceed NIAAA drinking guidelines more frequently than college men
veröffentlicht am Sat, 18 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
In 1990, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism issued guidelines that define low-risk drinking, which differ for men and women. New research shows that female college student drinkers exceed NIAAA guidelines for weekly drinking more frequently than their male counterparts.<im ...
Youth who have their first drink during puberty have higher levels of later drinking
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The earlier the age at which youth take their first alcoholic drink, the greater the risk of later alcohol problems.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/~4/UJdq6_mf21M" height="1" width="1"/> ...
Individuals who drink heavily and smoke may show 'early aging' of the brain
veröffentlicht am Sat, 18 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Alcohol treatment interventions work best when patients understand and are actively involved in the process. A first-of-its-kind study looks at the interactive effects of smoking status and age on neurocognition in one-month-abstinent alcohol dependent (AD) individuals in treatment. Results show ...
Consuming coffee linked to lower risk of an autoimmune liver disease
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Regular consumption of coffee is associated with a reduced risk of primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), an autoimmune liver disease.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/~4/EkC5grtUHqw" height="1" width="1"/> ...
Ketamine shows significant therapeutic benefit in people with treatment-resistant depression
veröffentlicht am Sat, 18 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Drug associated with rapid antidepressant effect in largest clinical trial to-date.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/~4/2rOkTOAS-aE" height="1" width="1"/> ...
For combat veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, 'fear circuitry' in the brain never rests
veröffentlicht am Sat, 18 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Chronic trauma can inflict lasting damage to brain regions associated with fear and anxiety. Previous imaging studies of people with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, have shown that these brain regions can over-or under-react in response to stressful tasks.<img src="http://feeds. ...
Xofigo Approved for Prostate Cancer
veröffentlicht am Sat, 18 May 2013 via www.medicinenet.com
Title: Xofigo Approved for Prostate Cancer<br />Category: Health News<br />Created: 5/16/2013 4:36:00 PM<br />Last Editorial Review: 5/17/2013 12:00:00 AM ...
Depression May Boost Stroke Risk in Middle-Aged Women, Too
veröffentlicht am Sat, 18 May 2013 via www.medicinenet.com
Title: Depression May Boost Stroke Risk in Middle-Aged Women, Too<br />Category: Health News<br />Created: 5/16/2013 4:36:00 PM<br />Last Editorial Review: 5/17/2013 12:00:00 AM ...
Adult Children of Substance Abusers More Prone to Depression
veröffentlicht am Sat, 18 May 2013 via www.medicinenet.com
Title: Adult Children of Substance Abusers More Prone to Depression<br />Category: Health News<br />Created: 5/16/2013 6:36:00 PM<br />Last Editorial Review: 5/17/2013 12:00:00 AM ...
Infections From Tainted Spine Injections Continue to Baffle Investigators
veröffentlicht am Sat, 18 May 2013 via www.medicinenet.com
Title: Infections From Tainted Spine Injections Continue to Baffle Investigators<br />Category: Health News<br />Created: 5/16/2013 4:36:00 PM<br />Last Editorial Review: 5/17/2013 12:00:00 AM ...
1 in 5 U.S. Kids Has a Mental Health Disorder: CDC
veröffentlicht am Sat, 18 May 2013 via www.medicinenet.com
Title: 1 in 5 U.S. Kids Has a Mental Health Disorder: CDC<br />Category: Health News<br />Created: 5/16/2013 2:36:00 PM<br />Last Editorial Review: 5/17/2013 12:00:00 AM ...
Health Tip: Don't Smoke for a Better Smile
veröffentlicht am Sat, 18 May 2013 via www.medicinenet.com
Title: Health Tip: Don't Smoke for a Better Smile<br />Category: Health News<br />Created: 5/17/2013 8:35:00 AM<br />Last Editorial Review: 5/17/2013 12:00:00 AM ...
Most Americans Say 'No' to Smoking in Their Homes, Cars
veröffentlicht am Sat, 18 May 2013 via www.medicinenet.com
Title: Most Americans Say 'No' to Smoking in Their Homes, Cars<br />Category: Health News<br />Created: 5/16/2013 2:36:00 PM<br />Last Editorial Review: 5/17/2013 12:00:00 AM ...
Living Near Fast-Food Outlets Might Boost Obesity Risk
veröffentlicht am Sat, 18 May 2013 via www.medicinenet.com
Title: Living Near Fast-Food Outlets Might Boost Obesity Risk<br />Category: Health News<br />Created: 5/16/2013 4:35:00 PM<br />Last Editorial Review: 5/17/2013 12:00:00 AM ...
Anti-Gay Bullying Tied to Teen Depression, Suicide
veröffentlicht am Sat, 18 May 2013 via www.medicinenet.com
Title: Anti-Gay Bullying Tied to Teen Depression, Suicide<br />Category: Health News<br />Created: 5/16/2013 4:36:00 PM<br />Last Editorial Review: 5/17/2013 12:00:00 AM ...
High-Frequency Noise Boosts Math Skills in Study
veröffentlicht am Sat, 18 May 2013 via www.medicinenet.com
Title: High-Frequency Noise Boosts Math Skills in Study<br />Category: Health News<br />Created: 5/16/2013 12:35:00 PM<br />Last Editorial Review: 5/17/2013 12:00:00 AM ...
Eyelash Extension Adhesives May Cause Bad Reactions
veröffentlicht am Sat, 18 May 2013 via www.medicinenet.com
Title: Eyelash Extension Adhesives May Cause Bad Reactions<br />Category: Health News<br />Created: 5/16/2013 2:36:00 PM<br />Last Editorial Review: 5/17/2013 12:00:00 AM ...
Many Public Pools Contaminated With Human Waste: CDC
veröffentlicht am Sat, 18 May 2013 via www.medicinenet.com
Title: Many Public Pools Contaminated With Human Waste: CDC<br />Category: Health News<br />Created: 5/16/2013 12:35:00 PM<br />Last Editorial Review: 5/17/2013 12:00:00 AM ...
Health Tip: Eating Vegetarian
veröffentlicht am Sat, 18 May 2013 via www.medicinenet.com
Title: Health Tip: Eating Vegetarian<br />Category: Health News<br />Created: 5/17/2013 8:35:00 AM<br />Last Editorial Review: 5/17/2013 12:00:00 AM ...
Heart Risks Last Beyond Hospital Discharge, Study Finds
veröffentlicht am Sat, 18 May 2013 via www.medicinenet.com
Title: Heart Risks Last Beyond Hospital Discharge, Study Finds<br />Category: Health News<br />Created: 5/16/2013 12:35:00 PM<br />Last Editorial Review: 5/17/2013 12:00:00 AM ...
Cellphone Use May Reveal Your 'Dominant Brain'
veröffentlicht am Sat, 18 May 2013 via www.medicinenet.com
Title: Cellphone Use May Reveal Your 'Dominant Brain'<br />Category: Health News<br />Created: 5/17/2013 10:35:00 AM<br />Last Editorial Review: 5/17/2013 12:00:00 AM ...
HIV No Barrier to Getting Liver Transplant, Study Finds
veröffentlicht am Sat, 18 May 2013 via www.medicinenet.com
Title: HIV No Barrier to Getting Liver Transplant, Study Finds<br />Category: Health News<br />Created: 5/17/2013 10:35:00 AM<br />Last Editorial Review: 5/17/2013 12:00:00 AM ...
Women's reproductive ability may be related to immune system status
veröffentlicht am Fri, 17 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Anthropologists have showed that a woman's reproductive function may be tied to her immune system's status.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/~4/I-prVV6EGZ8" height="1" width="1"/> ...
New approach to improving treatment for MS and other conditions
veröffentlicht am Fri, 17 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Working with lab mice models of multiple sclerosis (MS), scientists have detected a novel molecular target for the design of drugs that could be safer and more effective than current FDA-approved medications against MS.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine ...
New malaria test kit gives a boost to elimination efforts worldwide
veröffentlicht am Fri, 17 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
A new, highly sensitive blood test that quickly detects even the lowest levels of malaria parasites in the body could make a dramatic difference in efforts to tackle the disease.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/~4/M9d7yJdth0c" height="1" ...
New study recommends using active videogaming ('exergaming') to improve children's health
veröffentlicht am Fri, 17 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Levels of physical inactivity and obesity are very high in children, with fewer than 50 percent of primary school-aged boys and fewer than 28 percent of girls meeting the minimum levels of physical activity required to maintain health. Exergaming, using active console video games that track play ...
Clinical support for patient self-management is rhetoric rather than reality, experts say
veröffentlicht am Fri, 17 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
The processes to allow people to self-manage their own illness are not being used appropriately by health professionals to the benefit of their patients, new research suggests. Self-management support aims to increase the patient's ability to take ownership over their condition and in some cases ...
Newer diabetes medications may have additional cardiovascular benefits
veröffentlicht am Fri, 17 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
A newer class of medications used to control blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics may also improve cardiovascular health.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/~4/0GOb63kwhd0" height="1" width="1"/> ...
Ministry of Food and Agriculture to introduce mobile phones to improve agriculture productivity in Ghana
veröffentlicht am Fri, 17 May 2013 via www.e-agriculture.org
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Breakthrough for IVF? Selecting the most promising embryos
veröffentlicht am Fri, 17 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
A recent study on 5-day old human blastocysts shows that those with an abnormal chromosomal composition can be identified by the rate at which they have developed to blastocysts, thereby classifying the risk of genetic abnormality without a biopsy. Now, researchers have undertaken a retrosp ...
Expert questions US public health agency advice on influenza vaccines
veröffentlicht am Fri, 17 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
The United States government public health agency, the CDC, pledges "To base all public health decisions on the highest quality scientific data, openly and objectively derived." But experts argue that in the case of influenza vaccinations and their marketing, this is not so.<img src ...
Global health policy fails to address burden of disease on men
veröffentlicht am Fri, 17 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Men experience a higher burden of disease and lower life expectancy than women, but policies focusing on the health needs of men are notably absent from the strategies of global health organizations, according to experts.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medici ...
Target to prevent hardening of arteries identified
veröffentlicht am Thu, 16 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
The gene Dkk1 encodes a protein that plays a key role in increasing the population of connective-tissue cells during wound repair, but prolonged Dkk1 signaling in cells lining blood vessels can lead to fibrosis and a stiffening of artery walls.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sci ...
Body mass index of low income African-Americans linked to proximity of fast food restaurants
veröffentlicht am Thu, 16 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
African-American adults living closer to a fast food restaurant had a higher body mass index than those who lived further away from fast food, according to researchers, and this association was particularly strong among those with a lower income.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/s ...
Massachusetts' health care reform didn't raise hospital use, costs
veröffentlicht am Thu, 16 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Health care reform in Massachusetts didn't result in substantially more hospitalizations, longer stays or higher costs. There were no significant differences in post-reform hospital use in Massachusetts versus to three other states without reform. There was also no significant increase in use of ...
Depression linked to almost doubled stroke risk in middle-aged women
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Depression among women 47-52 years old is associated with an almost doubled risk of stroke. Researchers call for greater awareness of depression as a preventable risk factor for stroke among younger middle-aged women.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/~ ...
Brain makes call on which ear is used for cell phone
veröffentlicht am Thu, 16 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
If you're a left-brain thinker, chances are you use your right hand to hold your cell phone up to your right ear, according to a newly published study. The study shows a strong correlation between brain dominance and the ear used to listen to a cell phone.<img src="http://feeds.feedburne ...
Gene involved in neurodegeneration keeps clock running: Scientists identify another gene important to morning wake-up call
veröffentlicht am Thu, 16 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Scientists have shown a gene involved in neurodegenerative disease also plays a critical role in the proper function of the circadian clock. In a study of the common fruit fly, the researchers found the gene, called Ataxin-2, keeps the clock responsible for sleeping and waking on a 24-hour rhyth ...
Researchers shocked by new statistics on head injuries among people who are homeless
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Men who are heavy drinkers and homeless for long periods of time have 400 times the number of head injuries as the general population, according to a new study by researchers who said they were shocked by their findings.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicin ...
Returning genetic incidental findings without patient consent violates basic rights, experts say
veröffentlicht am Thu, 16 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Scientists push back against recent American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics recommendations, and offer compelling reasons why patient autonomy must remain firmly in place as science advances.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/~4/H43SuU2_zq4&qu ...
Accelerated aging in children: Promising treatment for progeria within reach
veröffentlicht am Thu, 16 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Pharmaceuticals that inhibit a specific enzyme may be useful in treating progeria, or accelerated aging in children. A new study indicates that the development of progeria in mice was inhibited upon reducing the production of this enzyme.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/scienceda ...
Scientific insurgents say 'Journal Impact Factors' distort science
veröffentlicht am Thu, 16 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
An ad hoc coalition of unlikely insurgents -- scientists, journal editors and publishers, scholarly societies, and research funders across many scientific disciplines -- today posted an international declaration calling on the world scientific community to eliminate the role of the journal impac ...
Security risks found in sensors for heart devices, consumer electronics
veröffentlicht am Thu, 16 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
The type of sensors that pick up the rhythm of a beating heart in implanted cardiac defibrillators and pacemakers are vulnerable to tampering, according to a new study conducted in controlled laboratory conditions.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/~4/k ...
Fishing for memories: How long-term memories are processed to guide behavior
veröffentlicht am Thu, 16 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
In our interaction with our environment we constantly refer to past experiences stored as memories to guide behavioral decisions. But how memories are formed, stored and then retrieved to assist decision-making remains a mystery. By observing whole-brain activity in live zebrafish, researchers h ...
Endothelium, heal thyself
veröffentlicht am Thu, 16 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Investigators publish new findings showing that the endothelium's efficient barrier function relies on an enormous self-restorative capacity.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/~4/QNhvYFCPnO4" height="1" width="1"/> ...
Faulty energy production in brain cells leads to disorders ranging from Parkinson's to intellectual disability
veröffentlicht am Thu, 16 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Neuroscientists have shown for the first time that dysfunctional mitochondria in brain cells can lead to learning disabilities. The link between dysfunctional mitochondria and Parkinson's disease is known, but this new research shows that it is also present in other brain disorders.<img src=& ...
Stem-cell-based strategy boosts immune system in mice
veröffentlicht am Thu, 16 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Raising hopes for cell-based therapies, researchers have created the first functioning human thymus tissue from embryonic stem cells in the laboratory. The researchers showed that, in mice, the tissue can be used to foster the development of white blood cells the body needs to mount healthy immu ...
Engineers monitor heart health using paper-thin flexible 'skin'
veröffentlicht am Thu, 16 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Engineers combine layers of flexible materials into pressure sensors to create a wearable heart monitor thinner than a dollar bill. The skin-like device could one day provide doctors with a safer way to check the condition of a patient's heart.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sci ...
Students' diet and physical activity improve with parent communications
veröffentlicht am Thu, 16 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
College students eat more fruits and vegetables and exercise more on days when they communicate more with their parents, according to researchers.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/~4/nFi2dCX4eP0" height="1" width="1"/> ...
Vicious cycle: Obesity sustained by changes in brain biochemistry
veröffentlicht am Thu, 16 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Scientists have shown that in the brain cells of rats, obesity impedes the production of a hormone that curbs appetite and inspires calorie burning. The root cause appears to be a breakdown in the protein-processing mechanism of the cells. In the lab, the researchers showed they could fix the br ...
Study brings greater understanding of tumor growth mechanism
veröffentlicht am Thu, 16 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
A new study has for the first time revealed how the loss of a particular tumor suppressing protein leads to the abnormal growth of tumors of the brain and nervous system.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/~4/NfZDURML3MQ" height="1" width= ...
Genetic risk for schizophrenia is connected to reduced IQ
veröffentlicht am Thu, 16 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
The relationship between the heritable risk for schizophrenia and low intelligence (IQ) has not been clear. Schizophrenia is commonly associated with cognitive impairments that may cause functional disability. Researchers have now found that individuals with a higher genetic risk for schizophren ...
X-ray tomography of living frog embryo
veröffentlicht am Thu, 16 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Classical X-ray radiographs provide information about internal, absorptive structures of organisms such as bones. Alternatively, X-rays can also image soft tissues throughout early embryonic development of vertebrates. Related to this, a new X-ray method allowed researchers to view three dimensi ...
Herpes infections: Natural Killer cells activate hematopoiesis
veröffentlicht am Thu, 16 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Infections can trigger hematopoiesis at sites outside the bone marrow – in the liver, the spleen or the skin. Researchers now show that a specific type of immune cell facilitates such “extra medullary” formation of blood cells.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sc ...
Posttraumatic stress disorder associated with type 2 diabetes
veröffentlicht am Thu, 16 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
The presence of posttraumatic stress disorder is significantly associated with the development of type 2 diabetes.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/~4/TkTtGVlOFkw" height="1" width="1"/> ...
Work-related stress linked to increased blood fat levels, cardiovascular health risks
veröffentlicht am Thu, 16 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
New results link job stress to dyslipidemia, a disorder that alters the levels of lipids and lipoproteins in the blood. An altered lipid profile is dangerous for the heart.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/~4/JGAoIhKpWT8" height="1" widt ...
Resistance to visceral Leishmaniasis: New mechanisms involved
veröffentlicht am Thu, 16 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Researchers have elucidated new molecular mechanisms involved in resistance to visceral leishmaniasis, a serious parasitic infection. They have shown that dectin-1 and mannose receptors participate in the protection against the parasite responsible for this infection, by triggering an inflammato ...
Vitamin C does not lower uric acid levels in gout patients, study finds
veröffentlicht am Thu, 16 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Despite previous studies touting its benefit in moderating gout risk, new research reveals that vitamin C, also known ascorbic acid, does not reduce uric acid (urate) levels to a clinically significant degree in patients with established gout. Vitamin C supplementation, alone or in combination w ...
Disaster risk management- ICT Update issue 71
veröffentlicht am Thu, 16 May 2013 via www.e-agriculture.org
<p>In October 2005, leaders of Pacific nations at the 36th Pacific Islands Forum in Papua New Guinea endorsed A Framework for Action 2005–2015: Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters. The aim of the Framework at the regional level was to develop a coordinate ...
A ground-feedback on Agro-Advisories
veröffentlicht am Thu, 16 May 2013 via www.e-agriculture.org
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First prospective trial shows molecular profiling timely for tailoring therapy
veröffentlicht am Thu, 16 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
CUSTOM is the first completed prospective clinical trial that used genetic analysis alone to assign cancer treatment for patients with one of three different cancers. Findings suggest patients, and their physicians, are eager to jump into next-era cancer care -- analysis of an individual's tumor ...
Long-term outcomes in patients with advanced coronary artery disease are better than expected
veröffentlicht am Wed, 15 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Death rates associated with patients with refractory angina, or chronic chest pain, are lower than previously considered; therefore, physicians should focus on relieving the chest pain symptoms and improving the quality of life in these patients according to a new article.<img src="http: ...
H1N1 discovered in marine mammals
veröffentlicht am Wed, 15 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Scientists detected the H1N1 (2009) virus in free-ranging northern elephant seals off the central California coast a year after the human pandemic began.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/~4/PxpVlhFvBKo" height="1" width="1"/> ...
Malaria infected mosquitoes more attracted to human odor than uninfected mosquitoes
veröffentlicht am Wed, 15 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Female mosquitoes infected with malaria parasites are significantly more attracted to human odor than uninfected mosquitoes, according to new research. Scientists will now attempt to find out how malaria parasites manipulate their mosquito hosts.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/s ...
Sugar-sweetened beverages associated with increased kidney stone risk
veröffentlicht am Wed, 15 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Researchers found that the consumption of sugar sweetened soda and punch is associated with a higher risk of kidney stone formation.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/~4/0F5VR_EG77w" height="1" width="1"/> ...
Jekyll into Hyde: Breathing auto emissions turns HDL cholesterol from 'good' to 'bad'
veröffentlicht am Wed, 15 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Academic researchers have found that breathing motor vehicle emissions triggers a change in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, altering its cardiovascular protective qualities so that it actually contributes to clogged arteries. The finding, shown in mice, reveals how car emissions acti ...
Getting fit in middle age can reduce heart failure risk
veröffentlicht am Wed, 15 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Already being fit or getting into shape during middle age can reduce future heart failure risk. Low fitness is an independent, modifiable risk factor for heart failure.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/~4/usF9MIgKCpg" height="1" width=&q ...
Brain rewires itself after damage or injury, life scientists discover
veröffentlicht am Wed, 15 May 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
The brain forms complex new circuits after damage to compensate for lost function, often far from the damaged region, life scientists report. The new study identified the exact regions of the brain that take over when the brain's hippocampus is damaged, and is the first demonstration of such neu ...
