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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When you have learned words in another language, it may be worth listening to them again in your sleep. A…
Gene discovery could lead to better soybean varieties for northern United States
Researchers from Purdue University and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have discovered a soybean gene whose mutation affects plant stem growth,…
MyChart use skyrocketing among cancer patients
(l-r) Drs. David Gerber and Simon J. Craddock Lee, Credit: UT Southwestern There has been a sharp increase in…
Sitting too much, not just lack of exercise, is detrimental to cardiovascular health
Cardiologists at UT Southwestern Medical Center found that sedentary behaviors may lower cardiorespiratory fitness levels. New evidence suggests that two…
Expectant moms turn to ‘Dr. Google’ for pregnancy advice
Pregnant women are using the Internet to seek answers to their medical questions more often than they would like, say…
Two ‘Goldilocks planets’ that might support life are proven false
Mysteries about controversial signals coming from a dwarf star considered to be a prime target in the search for extraterrestrial…
Young researcher discovers source of disco clams’ light show
The disco clam lives in small clusters and may use its flashing lips to communicate with other clams. Credit: Photo…
Blind lead the way in brave new world of tactile technology
Study participants navigated a tactile map. Credit: Image courtesy of University of California - Berkeley Imagine feeling a slimy…