Can beetroot really improve athletic performance? Beetroot is gaining popularity as a performance-enhancer for athletes and those wanting to gain a competitive advantage in running and cycling. Feb 9, 2023 1 4
The pollutants in our diet that could accelerate aging Pollutants are, by definition, harmful. But not all of them are equally harmful. Of the multitude of synthetic chemical compounds that pollute our environment, those that set off the loudest alarm bells are persistent organic ... Feb 9, 2023 0 4
In autopsy study, over 90% of former NFL players showed signs of brain disease CTE Many football fans fondly remember Rick Arrington as the Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback from 1970 to 1973, but his daughter's memories are tainted by years spent watching her dad suffer from late-stage chronic traumatic ... Feb 9, 2023 0 1
New book explores psychology of female serial killers Movies, books and podcasts have popularized the stories of serial killers like Ted Bundy and John Wayne Gacy, but they also have contributed to the longstanding myth that women are incapable of committing such heinous crimes. ... Feb 9, 2023 0 2
Inhalable powder could protect lungs against COVID-19, flu viruses Researchers have developed an inhalable powder that could protect lungs and airways from viral invasion by reinforcing the body's own mucosal layer. The powder, called Spherical Hydrogel Inhalation for Enhanced Lung Defense, ... Feb 9, 2023 0 110
Genetic, environmental prenatal risk factors play role in early atopic dermatitis Genetic and environmental prenatal risk factors play a role in early childhood atopic dermatitis (AD), according to a review published online Jan. 27 in the Annals of Dermatology. Feb 9, 2023 0 0
Massachusetts bill would let prisoners donate organs in exchange for shorter sentence Massachusetts legislators have proposed a bill that would allow prison inmates to donate their organs or bone marrow as a way to trim the length of their sentence. Feb 9, 2023 0 2
HIV trial shows viral suppression is not achieved through increased case management alone Viral suppression of HIV by antiretroviral medications helps slow transmission of the disease and keep individuals living with it healthy, at times making viral loads so low they are undetectable even on blood tests. Sixty-five ... Feb 9, 2023 0 3
Many stroke survivors have ongoing irregular heart rhythms About 20% of people who survive what's called an ischemic stroke have irregular heart rhythms, which can lead to another stroke, researchers say. Feb 9, 2023 0 3
Examining childhood obesity prevention programs in rural schools Since 1990, obesity rates in American children—particularly in rural and underserved areas—have skyrocketed due to a variety of factors, including more sedentary human behavior and an increase in food swamps, or communities ... Feb 9, 2023 0 34
