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Found a strong link between fitness and a lower risk of heart attack
Poor cardiorespiratory fitness could increase your risk of a future heart attack, even if you have no symptoms of a lifestyle illness today, a...
The risks of preterm birth and low birth weight actually don’t increase with MAR
Couples considering medically assisted reproduction (MAR) because they have difficulty conceiving naturally have feared the possibility of preterm birth (less than 37 weeks of...
Hong Kong scientists claim they have made a potential breakthrough discovery in the fight...
Hong Kong scientists claim they have made a potential breakthrough discovery in the fight against infectious diseases—a chemical that could slow the spread of...
Epigenetic change could causes negative effects to your future descendants
We all know we should eat fruits and vegetables to keep our own heart healthy.
But now, scientists are learning that epigenetic changes, or...
The intestinal bacteria of healthy newborns offer a new solution for treating food allergies
New research shows that healthy infants have intestinal bacteria that prevent the development of food allergies.
Researchers from the University of Chicago, Argonne National Laboratory...
A new long-acting contraceptive designed to be self-administered by women
A new long-acting contraceptive designed to be self-administered by women may provide a new family planning option, particularly in developing nations where access to...
Found a potential target for treating metabolic disorders
Researchers at the University of Michigan Life Sciences Institute have identified a hormone produced by the liver that tells the body to downshift its...
Spinal cord injury – 3-D printed implant promotes nerve cell growth
For the first time, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Institute of Engineering in Medicine have used rapid 3-D...
Researchers have found new treatment for Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a fatal condition that leaves lung tissue permanently scarred and leads to the decline and eventual failure of the...
Cannabis change teen brain volume
At a time when several states are moving to legalize recreational use of marijuana, new research shows that concerns about the drug's impact on...
Vitamin D supplements are of no benefit to the over 70s
There is little benefit for those over 70 taking higher dose vitamin D supplements to improve their bone strength and reduce the risk of...
Report: Tested 5 Popular Web Hosting Companies & All Were Easily Hacked
The goal of this research was to try and see if websites hosted on Bluehost, Dreamhost, HostGator, OVH, or iPage could be compromised with one click...
Sedentary lifestyle cancels benefits of having a normal weight
Starting to slip with your New Year's resolution to exercise more?
A new University of Florida study may provide some motivation.
Researchers have found that...
Researchers report bile acids play a key role in providing positive metabolic effects after...
A team of Vanderbilt investigators has pinpointed the role of bile acids and a specific signaling pathway in the positive metabolic effects of weight-loss...
AI produces the most accurate estimates of flu activity
Influenza is highly contagious and easily spreads as people move about and travel, making tracking and forecasting flu activity a challenge.
While the CDC...
