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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Arsenic exposure linked to faster onset of diabetes in south Texas population
Exposure to arsenic and other toxic metals may accelerate the progression toward diabetes, according to a new study by University…
UTSW study reveals how key protein affects neuron structure
A protein called torsinA plays a key role in the early development of neurons, determining where nuclear pores are placed…
Study recommends nutrition coaching for young athletes
Young athletes face an array of nutritional risks that could hamper their performance, recovery from injury, and overall wellness, researchers…
Brain Scans Reveal that Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Is Not a Placebo
Pain is a complex, multifaceted experience shaped by various factors beyond physical sensation, such as a person’s mindset and their…
Mosquitoes sense infrared from body heat to help track humans down
While a mosquito bite is often no more than a temporary bother, in many parts of the world it can…
Bioengineers develop lotus leaf-inspired system to advance study of cancer cell clusters
The lotus leaf is a pioneer of self-cleaning, water-repellant engineering. Water droplets all but hover on its surface, whose unique…
Antarctica vulnerable to invasive species hitching rides on plastic and organic debris
A new study reveals how ocean biology and marine pollution can end up on Antarctica’s shoreline. Antarctica’s unique ecosystems could…
MIT engineers design tiny batteries for powering cell-sized robots
A tiny battery designed by MIT engineers could enable the deployment of cell-sized, autonomous robots for drug delivery within in…