Existing technique could accelerate metabolism to fight obesity
Researchers identify a protein in fat and liver cells that can be altered to increase energy expenditures By manipulating a biochemical process that underlies cells’ … Read more
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Sea otters can get the flu, too
Human H1N1 pandemic virus infected Washington state sea otters Northern sea otters living off the coast of Washington state were infected with the same H1N1 … Read more
Alcohol’s role in traffic deaths vastly underreported: Study
It’s no secret that drinking and driving can be a deadly mix. But the role of alcohol in U.S. traffic deaths may be substantially underreported … Read more
High plasticizer levels in males linked to delayed pregnancy for female partners
Women whose male partners have high concentrations of three common forms of phthalates, chemicals found in a wide range of consumer products, take longer to … Read more
Making diabetes screening more available at the dentist’s office
You may have diabetes and not even know it. According the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25.8 million people have diabetes. Of these, 7 … Read more
Alzheimer’s much larger cause of death than reported
A new study suggests that Alzheimer’s disease may contribute to close to as many deaths in the United States as heart disease or cancer. The … Read more
Self-administration of flu vaccine with a patch may be on its way
The annual ritual of visiting a doctor’s office or health clinic to receive a flu shot may soon be outdated, thanks to the findings of … Read more
Canadian study finds flu vaccine working well against H1N1
Canadian researchers today released a preliminary estimate that this year’s influenza vaccine reduces the risk of infection from the 2009 pandemic H1N1 (pH1N1) virus by … Read more
Study examines consumption of added sugar, death for cardiovascular disease
Many U.S. adults consume more added sugar (added in processing or preparing of foods, not naturally occurring as in fruits and fruit juices) than expert … Read more
Fragmented sleep accelerates cancer growth
Poor-quality sleep marked by frequent awakenings can speed cancer growth, increase tumor aggressiveness and dampen the immune system’s ability to control or eradicate early cancers, … Read more
Full Day’s Calories, Fat and Sodium in an Average Restaurant Meal
Consumers tend to think of sit-down restaurants as offering healthier options than fast-food venues but there is little evidence to support that idea. In a … Read more
