December 2012
Sleeping Pills Owe Half Their Benefits to Placebo Effect, Study Finds
Multiple Media Use Tied to Depression, Anxiety
Men With Erection Problems Are Three Times More Likely to Have Inflamed Gums, Study Finds
Baby's Health Is Tied to Mother's Value for Family
Intestinal Immune Cells Play an Unexpected Role in Immune Surveillance of the Bloodstream
infants Learn to Look and Look to Learn: Model Explains Crucial Links Among Looking, Learning, and Memory
Digested Formula, but Not Breast Milk, Is Toxic to Cells, in Vitro Study Finds
November 2012
The Aftermath of Calculator Use in College Classrooms
Meditation Appears to Produce Enduring Changes in Emotional Processing in the Brain
Infants Mimic Unusual Behavior When Accompanied by Language
Humans Are Slowly but Surely Losing Intellectual and Emotional Abilities, Article Suggests
How Chronic Inflammation Can Cause Cancer
Antibiotics Disrupt Gut Flora in Infants: Recovery Still Incomplete After Eight Weeks
Gargling Sugar Water Boosts Self-Control, Study Finds
Bacteria Talk to Each Other and Our Cells in the Same Way, Via Molecules
Losing Weight, Especially in the Belly, Improves Sleep Quality
Reactions to Everyday Stressors Predict Future Health
Trickle-Down Anxiety: Study Examines Parental Behaviors That Create Anxious Children
Health of Kidney Disease Patients: Diet and Blood Pressure
October 2012
Summer Babies Less Likely to Be CEOs
Plant-Based Foods May Offer Reduced Risk for Aggressive Prostate Cancer
In Vitro Fertilization Linked to Increase Risk for Birth Defects, Research Suggests
American Academy of Pediatrics Weighs in for First Time on Organic Foods for Children
Crusty Foods May Worsen Heart Problems Associated With Diabetes
Exercise the Body to Keep the Brain Healthy, Study Suggests
Eating More Legumes May Improve Glycemic Control, Lower Estimated Heart Disease Risk
Academia Should Fulfill Social Contract by Supporting Bioscience Startups, Case Study Says
Dietary Supplements Can Cause Liver Injury, Says Hepatologist
Every Single Junk Food Meal Damages Your Arteries, New Study Reveals
Vitamin Variants Could Combat Cancer as Scientists Unravel B12 Secrets
Whether We Like Someone Affects How Our Brain Processes Movement
Mathematics Sheds Light on What Delays in Getting Pregnant Mean for Prospects of Having a Baby
BPA Linked to Thyroid Hormone Changes in Pregnant Women, Newborns
Mom's High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Could Affect Child's IQ Into Old Age
Gut bacteria produces vitamin B12
September 2012
Social Bullying Prevalent in Children's Television
Identification of Microbes in Healthy Lungs Sheds Light on Cystic Fibrosis
Gut Reaction: Morality in Food Choice
Yogurt Consumption, Blood Pressure, and Incident Hypertension
Sesame and Rice Bran Oil Lowers Blood Pressure, Improves Cholesterol
Epigenetics: Mother's Nutrition -- Before Pregnancy -- May Alter Function of Her Children's Genes
Food for Thought: Do Family Meals Really Make a Difference for Child Academics or Behavior?
Agriculture Is the Direct Driver for Worldwide Deforestation
Exercise Does a Body -- And a Mind -- Good
Gut Bacteria Could Could Play Key Role in Development of Type 2 Diabetes
Monsanto Roundup weedkiller and GM maize implicated in ‘shocking’ new cancer study
Pacifiers May Have Emotional Consequences for Boys
Oral Bacteria May Signal Pancreatic Cancer Risk
When TV and Marriage Meet: TV's Negative Impact on Romantic Relationships
Longer Exercise Provides Added Benefit to Children's Health
Early Menopause Associated With Increased Risk of Heart Disease, Stroke, Study Suggests
Emotional Neglect in Children Linked to Increased Stroke Risk Later in Life
Protecting Ecosystems Brings Benefits to Society
Birth Is No Reason to Go to Hospital, Review Suggests
Music Underlies Language Acquisition, Theorists Propose
Food Supplements Have Little Effect on the Weight of Malnourished Children
Keeping Mom and Baby Together After Delivery Beneficial
Women Are Starting Families Later in Life Because They Are Spending Longer in Education
Pregnancy Exposures Determine Risk of Breast Cancer in Multiple Generations of Offspring
Crows React to Threats in Human-Like Way
Risk-Glorifying Video Games May Lead Teens to Drive Recklessly
Babies' Ability to Detect Complex Rules in Language Outshines That of Adults, Research Suggests
Lights Out? The Dangers of Exposure to Light at Night
Want to Encourage Eco-Friendly Behavior? Give Consumers a Nudge (Don't Tell Them What to Do)
Fasting Makes Brain Tumors More Vulnerable to Radiation Therapy
Even Small Weight Gains Raise Blood Pressure in College Students
What's the Main Cause of Obesity -- Our Genes or the Environment?
Skin and Immune System Influence Salt Storage and Regulate Blood Pressure
Work With Germ-Killing Copper Could Save Thousands of Lives
Child Abuse and Discipline: What’s the Difference?
Fathers Biologically Attuned to Their Children When Sleeping Nearby, Research Reveals
August 2012
- Big Bang Theory Challenged by Big Chill
- Men Should Shed Excess Weight Before Fathering Children, Study Suggests
- A Little Music Training Goes a Long Way: Practicing Music for Only Few Years in Childhood Helps Improve Adult Brain
- Stop Grilling Dinner: Specific Toxic Byproduct of Heat-Processed Food Leads to Increased Body Weight and Diabetes, Mouse Study Finds
- Breast Milk Promotes a Different Gut Flora Growth Than Infant Formulas
- Nutrition Tied to Improved Sperm DNA Quality in Older Men: Healthy Micronutrient Intake Linked to Reduced DNA Fragmentation
- Sunbathing Helps These Bugs Stay Healthy
- Cup of Herbal Tea Could Help Fight Breast Cancer
- Mom's Emotional Health During Child's Early Years Linked to Teen's Oral Health
- Turmeric Stopped Potentially Deadly Rift Valley Fever Virus from Multiplying in Infected Cells
- Yoga: A Cost-Effective Treatment for Back Pain Sufferers?
- Gut Bacteria Linked to Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome Identified
- A Pack of Walnuts a Day Keeps the Fertility Specialist Away?
- Protective Bacteria in the Infant Gut Have Resourceful Way of Helping Babies Break Down Breast Milk
- Natural Birth -- But Not C-Section -- Triggers Brain-Boosting Proteins
- Yoga Reduces Depression in Pregnant Women, Boosts Maternal Bonding
- Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs May Be Linked to Increased Cataract Risk
- Why Do Infants Get Sick So Often? Cell Signaling Prevents Growth of Essential Immune Cells, Study Shows
- Children's Healthy Diets Linked to Higher IQ
- Lying Less Linked to Better Health
- Growing Up Grateful Gives Teens Multiple Mental Health Benefits
- Speaking Multiple Languages Can Influence Children's Emotional Development
- 'Unhealthy' Changes in Gut Microbes Benefit Pregnant Women
- Sick from Stress? Blame Your Mom… And Epigenetics
- July 2012
- Shift Work Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
- Mothers Who Give Birth to Large Infants at Increased Risk for Breast Cancer
- Exposure to Sexual Content in Popular Movies Predicts Sexual Behavior in Adolescence
- Stress Fuels Breast Cancer Metastasis to Bone
- How Exercise Improves Heart Function in Diabetics
- Organic Tomatoes Contain Higher Levels of Antioxidants Than Conventional Tomatoes, Study Suggests
- Fast Food Intake Increases Risk of Diabetes and Heart Disease in Singapore
- Women Infected With Common Parasite Have Increased Risk of Attempting Suicide, Study Finds
- Day Dreaming Good for You? Reflection Is Critical for Development and Well-Being
- Physical Activity Needed to Reap Benefits of Dietary Restriction
- Natural Intestinal Flora Strengthen Immune System
June 2012
- Common Blood Pressure Drug Linked to Severe Gastrointestinal Problems
- Our Microbes, Ourselves: Billions of Bacteria Within, Essential for Immune Function, Are Ours Alone
- Carcinogens Linked to Cancer Stem Cells, but Spinach Can Help
- Apple Peel Compound Boosts Brown Fat, Reduces Obesity in Mice
- Eat Less Meat and Farm Efficiently to Tackle Climate Change, Scientists Say
- Night Work May Put Women's Health at Risk
- Too Much Salt May Damage Blood Vessels and Lead to High Blood Pressure
- BPA Exposure Effects May Last for Generations
- More Than One Way to Be Healthy: Map of Bacterial Makeup of Humans Reveals Microbial Rare Biosphere
- Western Diet Changes Gut Bacteria and Triggers Colitis in Those at Risk
- Battle History Between Bacteria, Viruses in Human Body
- Early Gut Bacteria Regulate Happiness
- Sick from Your Stomach: Bacterial Changes May Trigger Diseases Like Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Intensive Mobile Phone Use Affects Young People's Sleep
May 2012
- Rapid DNA Sequencing May Soon Be Routine Part of Each Patient's Medical Record
- Like Curry? New Biological Role Identified for Compound Used in Ancient Medicine
- 'Personality Genes' May Help Account for Longevity
- Calcium Supplements Linked to Significantly Increased Heart Attack Risk, Study Suggests
- Caesarean Section Delivery May Double Risk of Childhood Obesity: May Be Due to Different Gut Bacteria
- Fever During Pregnancy More Than Doubles the Risk of Autism or Developmental Delay
- Hormone Plays Surprise Role in Fighting Skin Infections
- More Physical Education in Schools Leads to Better Grades, Study Suggests
- Reverse Engineering Epilepsy's 'Miracle' Diet
- Extended Daily Fasting Overrides Harmful Effects of a High-Fat Diet: Study May Offer Drug-Free Intervention to Prevent Obesity and Diabetes
- Babies' Susceptibility to Colds Linked to Immune Response at Birth
- Not All 'Good Cholesterol' Is 'Good': Raising HDL Not a Sure Route to Countering Heart Disease
- Why Omega-3 Oils Help at the Cellular Level
- This Is Your Brain on Sugar: Study in Rats Shows High-Fructose Diet Sabotages Learning, Memory
- Sleepwalking More Prevalent Among U.S. Adults Than Previously Suspected, Researcher Says
- A Walk in the Park Gives Mental Boost to People With Depression
- Breastfeeding Benefits: Human Breast Milk Ingredient Adjusts to Optimize for Beneficial Gut Bacteria Over Time
- Excess Weight in Pregnant Women Can Have Negative Health Implications for Offspring in Adulthood
- Soybeans Soaked in Warm Water Naturally Release Key Cancer-Fighting Substance
- Eating Fast Increases Diabetes Risk
- Exercise Slows Muscle Wasting from Age and Heart Failure
- Maternal Perceptions of Toddler Body Size Often Wrong
- Parents Important in Steering Kids Away from Sedentary Activities
- Low Oxygen Levels Could Drive Cancer Growth, Research Suggests
- Garlic Compound Fights Source of Food-Borne Illness Better Than Antibiotics
April 2012
- Positive Feelings May Help Protect Cardiovascular Health
- Kidney Stone Mystery Solved: Why Some People Are More Prone to Develop Kidney Stones
- Changing Brains for the Better: Article Documents Benefits of Multiple Practices, Such as Physical Exercise and Meditation
- Gut Microbiota Transplantation May Prevent Development of Diabetes and Fatty Liver Disease
- Soda Consumption Increases Overall Stroke Risk
- Seeking HIV Treatment Clues in the Neem Tree
- Gut Organisms Could Be Clue in Controlling Obesity Risk
- Why Drinking Alcohol Is Linked to Breast Cancer
- Top Ten Toxic Chemicals Suspected to Cause Autism and Learning Disabilities
- Anxiety Increases Cancer Severity in Mice, Study Shows
- Food Ingredients Most Prone to Fraudulent Economically Motivated Adulteration
- Banned Antibiotics Found in Poultry Products
- Injectable Contraceptives Linked to Breast Cancer Risk in Younger Women
- Enzyme in Saliva Helps Regulate Blood Glucose
- Some 'Improved Cookstoves' May Emit More Pollution Than Traditional Mud Cookstoves
- Yoga Shows Psychological Benefits for High-School Students
- How Stress Influences Disease: Study Reveals Inflammation as the Culprit
- Women Spend Longer in Labor Now Than 50 Years Ago
- Glycemic Index Foods at Breakfast Can Control Blood Sugar Throughout the Day
- Link Between Fast Food and Depression Confirmed
- Meditation Improves Emotional Behaviors in Teachers
March 2012
- Eye Health Is Related to Brain Health
- Walking May Lessen the Influence of Genes on Obesity by Half
- Fatty Diets May Be Associated With Reduced Semen Quality
- Magnesium Lowers Blood Pressure, Study Suggests
- Losing Belly Fat, Whether from a Low-Carb or a Low-Fat Diet, Helps Improve Blood Vessel Function
- More Trans Fat Consumption Linked to Greater Aggression, Researchers Find
- Red Meat Consumption Linked to Increased Risk of Total, Cardiovascular, and Cancer Mortality
- How Repeated Stress Impairs Memory
- Spanking and Genetics May Increase Childhood Aggression
- Stress Making Your Blood Pressure Rise? Blame Your Immune System
- Evidence Builds That Meditation Strengthens the Brain
- Cell Phone Use in Pregnancy May Cause Behavioral Disorders in Offspring, Mouse Study Suggests
- White Rice Increases Risk of Type 2 Diabetes, Study Claims
- Highly Exposed to Phthalates as Fetuses, Female Mice Have Altered Reproductive Lives
- Antibiotic Treatment Increases the Severity of Asthma in Young Mice
- Japanese Traditional Therapy, Honokiol, Blocks Key Protein in Inflammatory Brain Damage, Study Suggests
- Genetic Variation in Human Gut Viruses Could Be Raw Material for Inner Evolution
- Lifestyle Choices Made in Your 20s Can Impact Your Heart Health in Your 40s
- Diabetes Risk from Sitting Around
February 2012
- Eat Your Broccoli: Another Mechanism Discovered by Which Sulforaphane Prevents Cancer
- Stress Changes How People Make Decisions
- Training Parents Is Good Medicine for Children With Autism Behavior Problems, Study Suggests
- Fried Food Risks: Toxic Aldehydes Detected in Reheated Oil
- Over-Reactive Parenting Linked to Negative Emotions and Problem Behavior in Toddlers
- Environmental Pollutant Level During Pregnancy Linked With Grown Daughters Who Are Overweight
- Nanoparticles in Food, Vitamins Could Harm Human Health, Researchers Warn
- Augmented Play Helps Children With Autism
- How Fast You Walk and Your Grip in Middle Age May Predict Dementia, Stroke Risk
- In the Mouth, Smoking Zaps Healthy Bacteria
- Both Maternal and Paternal Age Linked to Autism
- Curry Spice Component May Help Slow Prostate Tumor Growth
- Baby Knows Best: Baby-Led Weaning Promotes Healthy Food Preferences
- Research Finds Ways That Young Couples Experience Less Relationship Stress, Higher Satisfaction
- Fasting Weakens Cancer in Mice
- High-Quality Child Care Found Good for Children -- And Their Mothers
- Exercise Triggers Stem Cells in Muscle
- The Butterfly Effect in Nanotech Medical Diagnostics
- Physical Punishment of Children Potentially Harmful to Their Long-Term Development
- Hearing Metaphors Activates Brain Regions Involved in Sensory Experience
- Lower Levels of Sunlight Exposure Link to Allergy and Eczema in Children, Study Suggests
- Anemia May More Than Triple Your Risk of Dying After a Stroke
January 2012
- Plant Flavonoid Luteolin Blocks Cell Signaling Pathways in Colon Cancer Cells
- Lack of Sleep Makes Your Brain Hungry\
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Early Dietary Experience Shapes Salt Preference of Infants and Preschoolers
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Diet Rich in Slowly Digested Carbs Reduces Markers of Inflammation in Overweight and Obese Adults
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New Evidence That Bacteria in Large Intestine Have a Role in Obesity
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Bacteria in the Gut of Autistic Children Different from Non-Autistic Children
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Listening to Music Can Be Effective for Reducing Pain in High-Anxiety Persons
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When Overeating, Calories -- Not Protein - Contribute to Increase in Body Fat, Study Finds