Ouch! Plucking Hair in Specific Patterns Regrows Hair Six Times Thicker...
If there's a cure for male pattern baldness, it might hurt a little. A team led by USC Stem Cell Principal Investigator Cheng-Ming Chuong...
Think You Have Alzheimer’s? Study Say You Might be Right
New research by scientists suggests that people who notice their memory is slipping may be on to something. The research, led by Richard Kryscio,...
Gamma-Tocotrienol Slows Diet-Induced Obesity and Improves Insulin Resistance in Animal Model
Researchers from the University of Florida report that gamma-tocotrienol from red palm oil accumulates in adipose tissues, slowing down high-fat diet-induced obesity and improving...
Gene Therapy Helps Weak Mice Grow Strong, May Benefit ALS and...
A virus that shuttles a therapeutic gene into cells may one day help people with a range disorders, from muscular dystrophy to amyotrophic lateral...
Common Pain Reliever Blocks Ability to Feel Pleasure
Researchers studying the commonly used pain reliever acetaminophen found it has a previously unknown side effect: It blunts positive emotions. In the study, participants...
Early Diagnosis of Autism with EEG Test in Development
One in every 68 American children has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD); however, diagnosis of this condition is stuck in the dark ages —...
Study Raises Concern Over Release of BPA, Antimony From Warm Plastic...
A study from the University of Florida reveals that plastic water bottles made from polyethylene terephthalate release antimony and bisphenol A, commonly called BPA....
Saffron Extracts: Potential Role in Prevention of Prostate Cancer
A new Italian study suggests that crocins, natural carotenoid chemical compounds found in saffron (Crocus sativus L.), and crocetin esters, which are produced in...
Salt Isn’t as Bad For You as The Government Says –...
To reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, the World Health Organization recommends we consume no more than 2000 mg of sodium a...
Common Antidepressant Clogs Arteries (Coronary Atherosclerosis) Six-Fold in Animal Study
A commonly prescribed antidepressant caused up to a six-fold increase in atherosclerosis plaque in the coronary arteries of non-human primates, according to a study...
