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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Four New Genes Confirmed to Increase Familial Breast Cancer Risk
Four new genes have been added to the growing list of those known to cause increased breast cancer risk when…
Gun violence and mental illness: Study addresses perception vs. reality
Recent mass killings in Isla Vista, California, and elsewhere have again raised concern among lawmakers and the media about the…
‘Trust hormone’ oxytocin helps old muscle work like new, study finds
The healthy muscle tissue on the left is from a young mouse. The ability of muscle to repair itself decreases…
New teaching approach touted for engineering education
Jeffrey Rhoads, left, and Charles Krousgrill are using a new teaching approach for large classes that allows students to interact…
Eco-Explorer Sri Lanka, Horton Plains
Horton plains a plateau named after the former British Governor Sir Robert Horton of 1831-1837, is known for its splendor,…
The Connection Between Oxygen and Diabetes
the whole thing happens,” said Jerrold M. Olefsky, MD, associate dean for Scientific Affairs and Distinguished Professor of Medicine at…
From Chaos to Order: How Ants optimize Food Search
Ants are capable of complex problem-solving strategies that could be widely applied as optimization techniques. An individual ant searching for…
Dangerous nitrogen pollution could be halved
The most important fertilizer for producing food is, at the same time, one of the most important risks for human…