Pain Gene Common to Flies, Mice and Humans
People with minor variations in a newly discovered gene showed clear differences in susceptibility to acute heat pain and chronic back pain. While.
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Dangerous Chemicals in Food Wrappers Likely Migrating to Humans
Popcorn popped in a microwave. PAPs are applied as greaseproofing agents to paper food contact packaging such as fast food wrappers and microwave.
- November 9, 2010
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Obesity Rate Will Reach at Least 42 Percent
Researchers at Harvard University say America’s obesity epidemic won’t plateau until at least 42 percent of adults are obese, an estimate derived by.
- November 8, 2010
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How Ancient Plants and Soil Fungi Turned Earth Green
Colonized plant. (Credit: Image courtesy of University of Sheffield) New research by scientists at the University of Sheffield has shed light on how.
- November 3, 2010
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Scientists Describe New Approach for Identifying Genes for Common Diseases
“Mathematics, statistics, and fancy computers alone won’t do it,” Schork said. “A much more integrative approach has to occur in order to make.
- October 29, 2010
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Obese Children Show Signs of Heart Disease Seen in Middle-Aged Adults
“We were surprised to find that these obese children already have stiff blood vessels,” said Dr. Harris from B.C. Children’s Hospital. The blood.
- October 26, 2010
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Coffee Linked to Lowered Risk of Diabetes
It’s been linked to lowered risk of diabetes, and contains soluble fiber, the type that can help lower cholesterol. Coffee lovers may be.
- October 22, 2010
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Watching Violent TV or Video Games Promote Aggressive Behavior
Watching violent films, TV programmes or video games desensitises teenagers, blunts their emotional responses to aggression and potentially promotes aggressive attitudes and behaviour,.
- October 20, 2010
- 4 minutes read
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Temperature Rhythms Keep Body Clocks in Sync
“Small changes in body temperature can send a powerful signal to the clocks in our bodies,” said Dr. Takahashi. DALLAS—Researchers at UT Southwestern.
- October 15, 2010
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Too Much Light at Night May Lead to Obesity, Study Finds
“Although there were no differences in activity levels or daily consumption of food, the mice that lived with light at night were getting.
- October 12, 2010
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