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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Rapid Testing for TB Aims to Reduce Drug Resistance, Lower Mortality Rate
Researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have documented the accuracy of three new tests for more…
UI Health validates cure for sickle cell in adults
Ieshea Thomas was the first adult to be cured of sickle cell disease with the chemotherapy-free procedure at UI Health.…
The warmer the higher: sea-level rise from Filchner-Ronne ice in Antarctica
The more ice is melted of the Antarctic Filchner-Ronne shelf, the more ice flows into the ocean and the more…
Distinguishing coincidence from causality: connections in the climate system
Detecting how changes in one spot on Earth – in temperature, rain, wind – are linked to changes in another,…
Exercise for people with dementia improves balance and reduces dependence
Regular exercise improves balance for people with dementia and can reduce dependence on assistance. This according to new research on…
Keeping food visible throughout the house is linked to obesity
Researchers have identified two seemingly unrelated but strong predictors of obesity: having low self-esteem related to one’s weight and keeping…
Walking an Extra Two Minutes Each Hour May Offset Hazards of Sitting Too Long
A new study suggests that engaging in low intensity activities such as standing may not be enough to offset the…