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Obesity creates wimpy rats
Obesity appears to impair normal muscle function in rats, an observation that could have significant implications for humans, according to Penn State researchers.
“Our findings demonstrate that obesity involves more than accumulating excess fat an…
Study examines folic acid absorption rates from softgel capsule and standard tablet
NORTHRIDGE, CA (April 26, 2011) — Folic acid, an essential vitamin formulated to be part of a multivitamin + DHA liquid softgel capsule, is absorbed and available within the body in amounts similar to folic acid formulated for solid tablets, acco…
The science behind the cape
Bethesda, Md. (Mar. 8, 2011) — What do you have when you line up a martial artist, acrobatic gymnast, police officer, firefighter, NASCAR driver, and NFL running back? “Watson,” the IBM super-computer that recently routed humanity’s best on …
Body mass index and thrombogenic factors in newly menopausal women
Westminster, Colo. (August 27, 2010) — Although having a high body mass index (BMI) is a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease, researchers are only beginning to understand how BMI affects the physiological processes involved in the devel…
Macrophages: The ‘defense’ cells that help throughout the body
Westminster, Colo. (August 26, 2010) — The term “macrophage” conjures images of a hungry white blood cell gobbling invading bacteria. However, macrophages do much more than that: Not only do they act as antimicrobial warriors, they also play cri…
