Health News

Brain waves predict speed of second language learning

Date: May-15-2016
For the first time, researchers show that a 5-minute electroencephalography of resting-state brain activity can predict how fast adults learn a second language.

Vehicle side windows offer low protection from UVA rays, study finds

Date: May-14-2016
A researcher finds that the side windows of automobiles offer low protection from UVA radiation, which he says could be a key contributor to skin cancer and cataracts.

Obesity no longer linked to higher risk of death

Date: May-14-2016
Research on over 100,000 individuals finds the 30 percent increased risk of death associated with obesity, compared with normal weight, that was present 40 years ago has vanished.

Ingestible 'origami robot' removes button batteries from stomach

Date: May-13-2016
Researchers have created an ingestible robot that unfolds in the stomach to remove button batteries, which are swallowed by more than 3,500 Americans every year.

Is a gluten-free diet really good for children?

Date: May-13-2016
As growing numbers of people opt for a gluten-free diet for themselves or their children, doctors are asking: Is 'gluten-free' truly beneficial, or is it based on misconceptions?

Cystic fibrosis: New molecule may prolong patient survival

Date: May-13-2016
Scientists have discovered a new protease inhibitor with potential to improve airway hydration and mucus clearance, and thus reduce frequency of infection in cystic fibrosis.

Dog genes give insight into human brain tumors

Date: May-13-2016
Dogs share more than just our homes - they also share similar cancers and genetics. Research into gliomas recently received a helping hand from our four-legged friends.

Biomarker discovery could aid obesity prevention, treatment

Date: May-13-2016
A peptide called neurotensin may be a key player in obesity, suggest researchers, after finding its presence in higher levels boosts fat absorption.

Fruit compounds could help treat obesity, type 2 diabetes, and CVD

Date: May-12-2016
Researchers show how a daily supplement containing compounds from red grapes and oranges may offer a promising treatment for a number of diseases, including type 2 diabetes.

How fruit and alcohol impact breast cancer risk

Date: May-12-2016
The lifelong risk of breast cancer seems to be lower among those who eat fruit and vegetables in adolescence and among women who reduce their alcohol intake in the midlife years.