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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Facebook and gossip might seem like a waste of time, but they actually serve a basic human need. …
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When the "war on cancer" was declared with the signing of the National Cancer Act in 1971, identifying potential physical…
Cells Prefer Nanodiscs Over Nanorods
Roy’s team used an imprinting technology that works like a cookie cutter but on the nanoscale. Drugs are…
Where in the World are Young People Using the Internet?
According to a common myth, today’s young people are all glued to the Internet. But in fact, only 30 percent…
Babies born at 37 and 38 weeks are at higher risk for adverse health outcomes than those born at 39 – 41 weeks
Babies considered “early-term,” born at 37 or 38 weeks after a mother’s last menstrual period, may look as healthy as…
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…
‘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…
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…