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US FDA approves hair loss-fighting cap for cancer patients
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared for marketing in the United States the first cooling cap to reduce hair loss (alopecia) in female breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. “We are pleased to see a product for breast cancer patients […]
Singing boosts memory and mood
Singing can help boost memory and lighten the mood of people with dementia (and maybe even those without), according to a study led by Dr. Teppo Särkämö at University of Helsinki, Finland and published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. […]
Blue is a “greener” choice in packaging
Researchers from the University of Cincinnati found out that logos and packages that are blue are perceived to be more eco-friendly than green logos or packages. University of Oregon and University of Cincinnati researchers published their work in the Journal […]
World’s first dengue vaccine approved in Mexico
Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of Sanofi, announced that Mexican authorities approved Dengvaxia, making it the first vaccine to be licensed in the world for the prevention of dengue. “Today, with this first marketing authorization of Dengvaxia, we have achieved […]
Text messages that end in a period look less sincere
Text messages that end with a period are seen to be less sincere than messages that don’t, according to newly published research from Binghamton University. A team of researchers led by Celia Klin, associate professor of psychology and associate dean […]
Long nights and lazy days could send you to an early grave
Sleeping more than nine hours a night, and sitting too much during the day could be a dangerous combination, particularly when added to a lack of exercise, according to new findings to emerge from the Sax Institute’s 45 and Up […]
Playing 3-D video games boosts memory formation
Playing three-dimensional video games can boost the formation of memories, according to University of California, Irvine neurobiologists. Along with adding to the trove of research that shows these games can improve eye-hand coordination and reaction time, this finding shows the […]
Getting the most from your stretching routine
For over 30 years, from the 1960s to the late 1990s, fitness professionals, enthusiasts and athletes were told that static stretching (stretching muscles while the body is at rest) was important for increased flexibility, improved performance and injury reduction. This […]
World’s first ibuprofen patch relieves pain directly
Researchers developed and patented the world’s first ibuprofen patch to deliver pain relief directly on the skin. University of Warwick researchers worked with bioadhesives company Medheran to invent a transparent adhesive patch that can consistently deliver a prolonged high dose […]
Impulsiveness is genetic
Researchers found that delay discounting, or the tendency to go for the smaller, immediate reward instead of waiting it out, is an inherited trait. According to a report presented at the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology annual meeting in Hollywood, Florida, […]
