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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Babies considered “early-term,” born at 37 or 38 weeks after a mother’s last menstrual period, may look as healthy as…
‘Cupcake bans’ rare, but policies may reduce overexposure to sugary treats
Nearly 1 in 3 American children are overweight or obese, but sugary sweets are often on the menu at elementary…
New Genetic Discovery Could Reduce the Guesswork in Drug Dosing
The discovery of genetic differences affecting up to a third of the population could take the guesswork out of prescribing…
U.Va. Researcher: Methane Out, Carbon Dioxide In?
A University of Virginia engineering professor has proposed a novel approach for keeping waste carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere.…
Transformer’ star discovered with X-rays and radio waves
A fleet of orbiting X-ray telescopes that includes NASA's Swift orbiting observatory, which is controlled by Penn State, has been…
Personality a Key Factor in Health Care Use
Psychiatrists and psychologists have long understood that an individual’s personality can define how he or she views the world around…
Lighting Up Can Bring You Down in Colorectal Surgery
Infection, pneumonia, blood clots and kidney failure are all possible complications after any major surgery. A new study shows that…
‘Vicious cycle’ shields, spreads cancer cells
A “vicious cycle” produces mucus that protects uterine and pancreatic cancer cells and promotes their proliferation, according to researchers at…