Exposure to air pollution, particularly at school, could be associated with a higher risk of overweight and obesity during childhood.
High-dose radiation therapy improves long-term survival in patients with stage-IV cancers, trial finds
The first report from a phase II, multi-center clinical trial indicates that a newer, more aggressive form of radiation therapy…
New knowledge could help predict and prevent depression
Researchers have demonstrated that people with the highest genetic propensity are over two and a half times as likely to…
Risk aversion rises with violent crime
Fear in the wake of violent conflicts causes people to take fewer risks, which may come at the expense of…
Pinpointing a cause of pigmentary glaucoma
An international team of researchers has identified a gene responsible for the onset of pigmentary glaucoma, which may lead to…
Nano-encapsulation technology enhances DHA absorption for early brain development
Scientists have announced the findings on novel nano-encapsulation technology for optimizing the maternal and fetal absorption of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).…
Cooking chemistry minus heat equals new non-toxic adhesive
A new soy-based, non-toxic adhesive could be used in organic food packaging and some speciality food items.
Americans concerned about weight, but don’t understand link to heart conditions, health
A new survey finds that while most Americans (88 percent) understand that there is a connection between a healthy heart…
Nearly half of all adult Americans have cardiovascular disease
At least 48 percent of all adults in the United States have some form of cardiovascular disease, according to the…
Discontinuation of adjuvant hormone therapy among breast cancer patients not previously attending mammography screening
Breast cancer patients who have not previously attended mammography screening may be more likely to discontinue adjuvant hormone therapy and…