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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Large-scale ocean sanctuaries could protect coral reefs from climate change
About 75% of all tropical reefs have experienced coral bleaching Earth’s oceans are home to some of the most diverse…
Without ‘work-life balance,’ this protein may promote disease
New study characterizes behavior of human plastins in cells A family of proteins that have a role in ensuring many…
Diet plays key role in ADHD symptoms in children
Study finds more fruits and veggies means less inattention Here’s a good reason for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder…
UTSW study finds cognitive decline key factor in predicting life expectancy in Alzheimer’s disease
Cognitive decline is the biggest factor in determining how long patients with Alzheimer’s disease will live after being diagnosed, according…
Study finds neurons that encode the outcomes of actions
When we make complex decisions, we have to take many factors into account. Some choices have a high payoff but…
Can a Drug Derived from Magnolia Plants Impact Leukemia?
A cancer scientist, a chemist, and a biomedical engineer at the University of Rochester and its Wilmot Cancer Institute discovered…
Dendrites may help neurons perform complicated calculations
Within the human brain, neurons perform complex calculations on information they receive. Researchers at MIT have now demonstrated how dendrites…
Credit card-sized device focuses terahertz energy to generate high-resolution images
Researchers have created a device that enables them to electronically steer and focus a beam of terahertz electromagnetic energy with…