• Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • July 4th, 2012
Explaining the Obesity Paradox

Explaining the Obesity Paradox

Fatter people are safer from the effects of heart attacks

Heart Attacks Extremely Damaging in Late Pregnancy

Heart Attacks Extremely Damaging in Late Pregnancy

American researchers look at how carrying children influences heart health

Cause of Rare, Dramatic Condition Discovered

Cause of Rare, Dramatic Condition Discovered

A trio of genetic mutations is apparently responsible for the disease

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • June 13th, 2012
Lethal Combination of Factors Led to Mammoth Extinction

Lethal Combination of Factors Led to Mammoth Extinction

Encroaching human presence was among the most important ones

Dissonances Allow Music to Drastically Influence People

Dissonances Allow Music to Drastically Influence People

They can help manipulate emotions through different mechanisms

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • May 23rd, 2012
New Fluorescent Dye Detects Alzheimer's

New Fluorescent Dye Detects Alzheimer's

The chemical binds to amyloid plaques in the brain

Protein-Stabilizing Polymers Developed at UCLA

Protein-Stabilizing Polymers Developed at UCLA

The compounds will help proteins remain active for longer periods

Rare Genetic Variations Are Not That Rare After All

Rare Genetic Variations Are Not That Rare After All

Large investigation finds them to be surprisingly common

Sugars Sabotage Your Brain

Sugars Sabotage Your Brain

Certain fatty acids can counteract this negative effect

Device Deforms Cells to Study Their Interior

Device Deforms Cells to Study Their Interior

Scientists say deformations provide insight into cells' interiors

Screening Technique Analyzes the Safety of Nanomaterials

Screening Technique Analyzes the Safety of Nanomaterials

The method has recently been unveiled by US researchers

UCLA and Others Targeted with “Collaborative Network” Spam

UCLA and Others Targeted with “Collaborative Network” Spam

The site promoted in the spam emails is being investigated by UCLA IT Security staff

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 18th, 2012
Saliva Test for Oral Cancer in the Works

Saliva Test for Oral Cancer in the Works

Such a test could benefit thousands of patients yearly

Wielding a Gun Makes People Look Bigger

Wielding a Gun Makes People Look Bigger

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 9th, 2012
Alzheimer's Caregivers Benefit from Yoga Sessions

Alzheimer's Caregivers Benefit from Yoga Sessions

The practice contributes to alleviating depression symptoms

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 4th, 2012
Preventing Obesity in Kids with Low Birth Weight

Preventing Obesity in Kids with Low Birth Weight

Moderate caloric restrictions appear to do wonders, scientists say

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 2nd, 2012
Genetic Underpinnings of PTSD Found

Genetic Underpinnings of PTSD Found

The discovery may set the basis for new screening tests

 
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