Archive: 19/06/2013
Dietary fructose causes liver damage in animal model, study finds
The role of dietary fructose in the development of obesity and fatty liver diseases remains controversial, with previous studies indicating that the problems resulted from fructose and a diet too high in calories.
Jun 19, 2013
Researchers identify risk and protective factors for youth involved in bullying
New research out of the University of Minnesota identifies significant risk factors for suicidal behavior in youth being bullied, but also identifies protective factors for the same group of children.
Jun 19, 2013
Nearly 7 in 10 Americans are on prescription drugs, study finds
Nearly 70 percent of Americans are on at least one prescription drug, and more than half take two, Mayo Clinic researchers say. Antibiotics, antidepressants and painkilling opioids are most commonly prescribed, their study ...
Jun 19, 2013
Study shows probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri NCIMB 30242 significantly increased vitamin D levels
A study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism is the first report of an oral probiotic supplement significantly increasing circulating vitamin D levels in the blood.
Jun 19, 2013
Researchers develop powerful new technique to study protein function
In the cover story for the journal Genetics this month, neurobiologist Dan Chase and colleagues at the University of Massachusetts Amherst describe a new experimental technique they developed that will allow scientists to ...
Jun 19, 2013
States vary widely on success rates for minorities in drug treatment programs
A University of Iowa study reveals significant disparities between minority and white clients in success rates for completing substance abuse treatment programs. Moreover, these disparities vary widely from state to state.
Jun 19, 2013