While we’re a long way from the legal drinking ages making any drastic changes here in the United States, new research surfacing in behavioral biology may point towards a hidden benefit linked to compounds found in alcohol.
A previously unknown nerve cell shape is now presented A previously unknown nerve cell shape is now presented Certain nerve cells take a shortcut for the transmission of information: signals are not conducted via the cell's center, but around it like on a bypass road.
Results of a survey of more than 30,000 nurses across Europe show that nurses who work longer shifts and more overtime are more likely to rate the standard of care delivered on their ward as poor, give a negative rating of their hospitals safety and omit necessary patient care.
A study led by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers represents an important step forward in the accurate diagnosis of people who are experiencing the earliest stages of psychosis.
TAU researchers discover that a genetic form of deafness is due to absence of thyroid hormone TAU researchers discover that a genetic form of deafness is due to absence of thyroid hormone Fatigue, weight gain, chills, hair loss, anxiety, excessive perspiration - these symptoms are a few of the signs that the thyroid gland, which regulates the body's heart rate and plays a crucial role in its metabolism, has gone haywire.
Stiffer substrates lead to stickier platelets, implications for medical device design Stiffer substrates lead to stickier platelets, implications for medical device design Platelets, the tiny cell fragments whose job it is to stop bleeding, are very simple.
Research by a UC Riverside assistant professor refutes the idea that the traditional, strict 'Chinese' upbringing, advocated for in the book 'Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother,' is superior
Brandeis researchers explore the relationship between weight and stress-induced inflammation Brandeis researchers explore the relationship between weight and stress-induced inflammation If you're overweight, you may be at greater risk for stress-related diseases like type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer, according to a new study by Brandeis University.
Although the heart beats out a very familiar "lub-dub" pattern that speeds up or slows down as our activity increases or decreases, the pattern itself isn't as regular as you might think.
New research could 1 day lead to heartier plants, better adapted to deal with climate change New research could 1 day lead to heartier plants, better adapted to deal with climate change Scientists have discovered a key molecular cog in a plant's biological clock - one that modulates the speed of circadian (daily) rhythms based on temperature.
Researchers have developed a chip capable of simulating a tumor's "microenvironment" and plan to use the new system to test the effectiveness of nanoparticles and drugs that target cancer.
Positive findings for mood, mental health, and stress warrant further studies Positive findings for mood, mental health, and stress warrant further studies Kessler researchers have published a pilot study showing the benefits of a 10-week psychoeducational wellness program in people with multiple sclerosis (MS).
South Asians living in Canada have a higher rate of heart disease and double the rate of diabetes compared with while people, McMaster researchers have found.
RESEARCH SUGGESTS ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEMS CAN KEEP EXCLUDED EMPLOYERS FROM ACTING OUT, CHEATING RESEARCH SUGGESTS ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEMS CAN KEEP EXCLUDED EMPLOYERS FROM ACTING OUT, CHEATING Athens, Ga.
New Haven, Conn. - Yale University researchers are studying a potential new treatment that reverses the effects of pulmonary fibrosis, a respiratory disease in which scars develop in the lungs and severely hamper breathing.
New Rochelle, NY, September 22, 2014-Cassava, also known as tapioca, has large starch-filled roots and can grow at high yields in areas of Africa, Asia, and Latin America where corn and sugarcane are not commonly grown.
People of all ages more likely to indulge in alcohol on days when they're more active People of all ages more likely to indulge in alcohol on days when they're more active CHICAGO --- A new Northwestern Medicine® study finds that on days when people exercise more -- typically Thursdays to Sundays -- they drink more alcohol, too.
While imbibing is often thought of as vice toxic to your system, it turns out the ancient Grecians may have had the right idea by substituting wines for water in their daily diets. As studies emerge about the antioxidant qualities of the grape-based alcohol, many are left wondering¬: Can wine help us be healthier, and how much is too much to drink?
This past weekend, the world’s eyes turned towards Mars, as NASA’s MAVEN spacecraft entered orbit in the planet’s upper atmosphere after 10 months in space. But the planet won’t be out of the news for that long, as this week marks yet another long-awaited event, as India’s first Mars spacecraft Mangalyaan is expected to enter its very own orbit this Wednesday, Sept. 24.
As the world buzzes about the events set to take place this Tuesday Sept 23 in New York City, where the United Nations will hold its annual ministerial meeting and the international Climate Summit, many questions have arisen as to who and who will not be in attendance. As the United Nations represents a majority of the world, the plans to forge a new international climate pact by the end of 2015 will undoubtedly affect the entire globe, while some nations have opted not to be a part of the proceedings.
You know what’s even more infuriating than having your internet access while your favorite social media app is “Under Construction”? When Mark Zuckerberg brings his pesky construction plans to your very own neighborhood.
All things have gone according to plan, NASA spokesperson says, regarding the agency’s newest success, the MAVEN spacecraft. Firing its six rocket engines only moments ago, initiating a 33-minute-long descent into the elliptical orbit around Mars, the MAVEN spacecraft has finally met its end goal after a 10 month journey to the red planet.
Contrary to what was previously thought, newborn immune T cells may have the ability to trigger an inflammatory response to bacteria, according to a new study led by King's College London. Although their immune system works very differently to that of adults, babies may still be able to mount a strong immune defense, finds the study published in the journalNature Medicine.
MD Anderson study suggests new therapy approach for breast cancer MD Anderson study suggests new therapy approach for breast cancer Want to understand why cancer cells metastasize? Think of Sparta.
Experimental therapy stopped the metastasis of breast and ovarian cancers in lab mice, pointing toward a safe and effective alternative to chemotherapy
Researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have identified a control mechanism for an area of the brain that processes sensory and emotive information that humans experience as "disappointment."
Researchers traced markers of gene repression through cell division and showed that both sperm and eggs transmit a memory of gene repression to embryos
