Tiny particles may pose big DNA risk
Some nanoparticles commonly added to consumer products can significantly damage DNA. Thousands of consumer products — including cosmetics, sunscreens, and clothing — contain nanoparticles added … Read more
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First comprehensive atlas of human gene activity released
A large international consortium of researchers has produced the first comprehensive, detailed map of the way genes work across the major cells and tissues of … Read more
New childhood TB cases double earlier estimates
Researchers from Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) and Harvard Medical School (HMS) have estimated that around 1 million children contract tuberculosis (TB) annually — … Read more
MRSA spreads to the barnyard
From farm animals to family pets, the deadly bacteria may lurk where you least expect it March 20, 2014—If you think the drug-resistant infectious bacteria … Read more
Fried foods may interact with genes to influence body weight
Chances of obesity twice as likely for individuals at highest genetic risk The results show that eating fried food more than four times a week … Read more
New school meal standards significantly increase fruit, vegetable consumption
Efforts to weaken new standards not warranted, say researchers Boston, MA — New federal standards launched in 2012 that require schools to offer healthier meals … Read more
Mediterranean diet linked with lower risk of heart disease among young U.S. workers
Among a large group of Midwestern firefighters, greater adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet was associated with lower risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a … Read more
Skip the juice, go for whole fruit
Eating more whole fruits, particularly blueberries, grapes, and apples, was significantly associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a new study … Read more
Coffee drinking tied to lower risk of suicide
Drinking several cups of coffee daily appears to reduce the risk of suicide in men and women by about 50 percent, according to a new … Read more
Unexpected discovery of the ways cells move could boost understanding of complex diseases
A new discovery about how cells move inside the body may provide scientists with crucial information about disease mechanisms such as the spread of cancer or … Read more
Exposure to high pollution levels during pregnancy may increase risk of having child with autism
Women in the U.S. exposed to high levels of air pollution while pregnant were up to twice as likely to have a child with autism … Read more
