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Weekend binging just as bad as regular junk food intake
Dieters who reward themselves with a weekend junk food binge may be undoing all their hard work. A University of New South Wales study shows that junk food disrupts gut bacteria in rats. This disruption may lead to inflammatory bowel […]
Household items can preserve DNA
Wannabe-detectives can now preserve DNA using a few household items like hand sanitizer and antifreeze. “This is great news because unlike high-concentration chemicals, such as 95 percent ethanol or pure propylene glycol — which are expensive and hard to access […]
Biopsy robot combines MRI and ultrasound
Dutch researchers are working on a robot that can perform an MRI and an ultrasound. The biopsy robot aims reduce this percentage of false negatives in breast cancer diagnosis. A biopsy in the MRI scanner could present a solution, explains […]
Protein “handbrake” stops leukemia
Melbourne researchers found a protein that can stop leukemia from spreading. Hhex is a protein that helps leukemia cells to grow uncontrollably. Targeting the said protein can treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML) by stopping cells growth and division. Existing AML […]
Dementia patients benefit from learning self-management
The best way to take care of people with early dementia is to let them take care of themselves. A study found that self-management sessions that involved socialization, problem solving, and goal setting promoted independence and provided support for people […]
Too much candy damages brain reward circuits
Too much candy during your early years damages the brain’s reward circuits, making it hard for you to have fun later in life. In a study on rats, Wiley researchers show that over-consumption of sugary food decreases the enjoyment of […]
Dieters, eat on large tables
To eat less food, serve food in small portions on large tables. A Cornell Food & Brand Lab fed people pizza for a science experiment. Best people ever. Researchers cut up four large pizzas into either eight or sixteen slices. […]
Similar heights attract
A study published in Genome Biology says that we are attracted to people we see eye-to-eye with, without the inconvenience of looking up of stooping down. Scientists analyzed 13,000 couples and found out that genes responsible for our own height […]
Tiny implants monitor brain injuries, then melt away
Scientists develop a small electronic implant that can monitor brain after injuries and then melt away when no longer needed. Since the implants melt, there’s no need for surgery to remove them. The implant monitors temperature and pressure in the […]
Fitness selfies keep dieters motivated
Before and after shots are the best motivators, says a study from the University of Alicante. More than watching the weighing scales, keeping a photo diary can keep dieters motivated to achieve their target weight. Isaac Elías Kuzmar Daza, a […]
