The Autistic Bee?!
Monday, 14 August 2017
Many animals share behavioral traits with human beings—for example, while some humans kiss their dogs, they in turn show affection by licking their masters or playmates. Apes and chimpanzees show their parenting skills by grooming their young and keeping them out of harm’s way. Now, a new study published in the Proceedings of the National
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Stroke Rates Declining for Men But Not for Women, Study Finds
Friday, 11 August 2017
You either heard it on TV or read it in the newspapers that a recent study published in the journal Neurology found that “decreases in stroke incidence over time are driven by a decrease in ischemic stroke in men. Contrary to previous study periods, stroke incidence rates were similar by sex in 2010.” The study specifically
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In Vino Veritas!
Monday, 07 August 2017
Researchers Claim Moderate Alcohol Use May Lower Your Risk Against Diabetes According to a major study conducted in Denmark, drinking moderate amounts of alcohol may actually lower your risk against getting diabetes. And shockingly enough, teetotalers who abstain run a higher risk of getting diabetes! The Danish paper published in Diabetologia (the Journal of the
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The Fountain of Youth May Be Our Own Blood
Thursday, 03 August 2017
When explorer Ponce de León set out on his many expeditions, his goal was to find the “Fountain of Youth.” He settled instead for Florida—which today, ironically, is a fountain of retirement. Perhaps inspired by Ponce de León’s quest for youthful vitality, scientists have stumbled upon an actual rejuvenation technique which harnesses proteins found within
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Ticked Off! Managing Your Risks Against Tick-Borne Diseases
Monday, 31 July 2017
The spring and summer seasons are the best for gardening, hiking, picnicking and enjoying all other outdoor activities; however, lurking in our woods, parks and gardens are tiny terrors that spread a host of diseases and pathogens. Welcome to the world of ticks! According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the
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E-Cigarettes: When Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
Friday, 28 July 2017
Decades ago, when walking down the street or sitting in a restaurant one would be surrounded by wafts of tobacco smoke. Nowadays pedestrians are surrounded by puffs of cotton candy and mint smoke emanating from electronic cigarettes. The act of smoking electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes (EC) is known as vaping. Vaping has created a new
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New Leukemia and Lymphoma Treatment Shows Promise
Monday, 24 July 2017
Young adults and children suffering with leukemia and lymphoma now have hope as a new CAR-T Therapy Tisagenlecleucel, developed and manufactured by Novartis, has been recommended by an oncology advisory panel of The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Many experts believe CAR-T Therapy presents a paradigm shift in how we approach and treat cancer.
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How to Beat Summer Heat in a Healthy Way
Thursday, 20 July 2017
Summer is the time of year when we pull out our sandals, bathing suits, shorts, and 32-ounce water bottles. We hear ‘hydration, hydration, hydration,’ but many of us associate it with just water, which without electrolytes can lead to serious problems such as seizures and cardiac arrest. What are electrolytes? Electrolytes are naturally occurring elements
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Java Joy: Coffee is Good For You
Monday, 17 July 2017
“I’m a zombie until I drink my coffee,” so say many coffee addicts who claim to not feel “alive” until they’ve had a coffee to start their day. A recent study in Annals of Internal Medicine found that drinking two to four cups of coffee reduces the likelihood of circulatory disease and cerebrovascular disease mortality.
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Sweets for My Sweet: Children’s Allergies Linked to Mothers’ Sugar Intake During Pregnancy
Wednesday, 12 July 2017
There has been an “epidemic” of asthma and allergies in children in the last 50 years. Currently 235 million people have asthma and it is expected to affect 400 million by 2025. The reason why so many more children are being diagnosed with asthma and other allergies is still unclear. However, a study by the
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