Yoga Can Lower Fatigue, Inflammation in Breast Cancer Survivors
Practicing yoga for as little as three months can reduce fatigue and lower inflammation in breast cancer survivors, according to…
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The greatest risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is advancing age. By age 85, the likelihood of developing the…
Researchers Identify Link between Kidney Removal and Erectile Dysfunction
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have identified a link between patients who undergo…
RESEARCHERS STUDY HOW TO AVOID CHARGE TRAPS IN PLASTIC ELECTRONICS
Plastic electronics hold the promise of cheap, mass-produced devices. But plastic semiconductors have an important flaw: the electronic current…
Yoga reduces stress; now it’s known why
Six months ago, researchers at UCLA published a study that showed using a specific type of yoga to engage…
Would Sliding Back to pre-PSA Era Cancel Progress in Prostate Cancer?
Eliminating the PSA test to screen for prostate cancer would be taking a big step backwards and would likely…
Novel Analysis Method Organizes Genomic Cancer Data
The technology that allows scientists to profile the entire genome of individual tumors offers new hope for discovering ways…
Life’s molecules could lie within reach of Mars Curiosity rover
Stick a shovel in the ground and scoop. That's about how deep scientists need to go in order to…
The Key (Proteins) to Self-Renewing Skin
In the July 6 issue of Cell Stem Cell, researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of…