Researchers have discovered supplementing a normal, carbohydrate-rich diet with specific ketogenic agents may significantly delay tonic-clonic seizures caused by exposure…
Genetics may influence the effects of vitamin E on cancer risk
A new study has investigated whether taking vitamin E supplements could affect risk of cancer and found that genetic variations…
Physics can show us the inside of tumors
A team of physicists has demonstrated the potential, for oncology, of an imaging technique based only on the physical properties…
Hormone therapy may be best defense against knee osteoarthritis
There is an ongoing debate regarding the relationship between knee osteoarthritis and hormone therapy (HT), with small-scale studies providing mixed…
Bacterial immunity and infectious disease
Patients with cystic fibrosis are often infected by pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacterium that infects the lungs and prevents breathing, often…
The new green alternative for drug production
For the production of drugs, pesticides and smartphone displays, most of the processes are cost-intensive and generate a large amount…
Myth of Mona Lisa’s magical gaze debunked
The ‘Mona Lisa Effect’ refers to the impression that the eyes of the person portrayed in an image seem to…
How today’s high school cliques compare to yesterday’s
Changing demographics, cultural influences and the increasing number of college-bound youth have led to the emergence of new peer groups…
Exposure to cannabis and stress in adolescence can lead to anxiety disorders in adulthood
A new study conducted on laboratory animals shows that exposure to cannabis and stress during adolescence may lead to long-term…
Technique boosts omega 3 fatty acid levels in brain 100 fold
Researchers report that adding a lysophospholipid form of EPA (LPC-EPA) to the diet can increase levels of EPA in the…