New study unravels the complexity of childhood obesity
Jan 07, 2020
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The World Health Organization has estimated more than 340 million children and adolescents ages 5-19 are overweight or obese.
Can brain injury from boxing and MMA be measured?
Dec 27, 2019
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A new study shows different effects in the brain for younger, current fighters compared to older, retired fighters.
Scientists say you can change your personality
Dec 12, 2019
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It has long been believed that people can't change their personalities, which are largely stable and inherited
Healthy sleep brain-waves are similar to earthquakes
Nov 15, 2019
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Findings link healthy sleep to brain-wave bursts that mathematically mimic earthquakes.
Women scientists author fewer invited commentaries in medical journals than men
Oct 24, 2019
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They found that the disparity was larger for women who were further progressed in their careers
New chemical weapon to combat cancer
Oct 23, 2019
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The fight against cancer involves eradicating cancer cells but current treatments inevitably have negative consequences on healthy cells.
Scientists find gender-distinct circuit for depression
Oct 10, 2019
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The study found out that previous research didn't include female subjects but depression drives different behaviors in women and men.
New treatment improves survival in women newly diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer
Oct 01, 2019
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An international study shows that administering niraparib after chemotherapy reduces by nearly 40% the risk of relapse or death from this disease.
New blood test capable of detecting multiple types of cancer
Sep 30, 2019
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The test uses next-generation sequencing technology to probe DNA for tiny chemical tags that influence whether genes are active or inactive
Research shows racial disparities in pregnant women on dialysis
Sep 26, 2019
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Among patients with certain kidney disease, there is a racial disparity as to who is more likely to become pregnant.
Does migraine leave your head spinning?
Sep 25, 2019
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There may be some good news for people with vestibular migraine, a type of migraine that causes vertigo and dizziness with or without headache pain.
Onion and garlic consumption may reduce breast cancer risk
Sep 24, 2019
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Onions and garlic are key ingredients in sofrito, a condiment that's a staple of Puerto Rican cuisine. They may also be a recipe for reducing the risk of breast cancer.
Scientists identify a personality feature that could predict how often you exercise
Sep 20, 2019
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Individuals who make concrete plans to meet their goals may engage in more physical activity, including visits to the gym, compared to those who don't plan quite so far ahead, research shows
Scientists discover why brown fat is good for people's health
Aug 21, 2019
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Rutgers and other scientists have discovered how brown fat, also known as brown adipose tissue, may help protect against obesity and diabetes
Revealed: How our brain remembers the order of events
Aug 14, 2019
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Researchers have worked out how the order of events in memory could be stored and later recalled in the hippocampal memory system