Jumping is good to the bones, study
When was the last time you hopped, skipped or jumped? If it was back in the last century you wouldn't be alone - these...
A surprise may help person forget painful memories
This article was first published on ScienceNews by Laura Sanders
An element of surprise may be the key to whitewashing a painful memory. People who...
One-two punch strategy against bacteria and cancer
Combining synthetic, natural toxins could disarm cancer, drug-resistant bacteria
HOUSTON — Cancer researchers from Rice University suggest that a new man-made drug that’s already proven...
‘Robot’ cells answer call to arms
Simulations by Rice University lab show how blood vessels regroup after stroke
HOUSTON – By thinking of cells as programmable robots, researchers at Rice University...
New brain tumor targets
Glioblastoma, the most common and fatal type of primary brain tumor in humans, is highly invasive and rich in blood vessels. Zhaozhong Han, Ph.D.,...
Walk, Don’t Run, to a Healthier You
This article was first published on ABC News by Samir Vermani, M.D.
Your one-hour spinning class may be a good workout, but simply taking the...
Steps to Flush Heart Burn and Acid Indigestion from Your System
Heart burn is one of the most common symptoms of acidity and can lead to various kinds of issues. It is usually caused by...
Study finds obesity can 'lead to lack of vitamin D'
This article was first published on BBC News
Obesity can lower vitamin D levels in the body, a study suggests.
The report, in the journal PLOS...
Genetic markers offer hope for tackling drug-resistant malaria
This article was first published on SciDev by Prime Sarmiento
Researchers have identified what could be key genetic markers for a drug-resistant malaria strain...
Cancer mutations slow tumor growth
This article was first published on MIT news by Anne Trafton
A typical cancer cell has thousands of mutations scattered throughout its genome and hundreds of...