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10/03/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
Study: Mice with Alzheimer’s have their memories reawakened…with lasers
Alzheimer’s disease has long been thought to completely erase an individual’s memories. The clumps of tau tangles and amyloid plaques that accumulate in the brain are believed to destroy the neurons associated with memory storage. That may no longer be the case, however, as demonstrated by a team of researchers from Columbia University. In their […]
09/30/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
Universities are now rejecting all science research they deem to be “politically incorrect,” no matter how good the science
This year is set to become the year where feelings take precedence over facts. Bath Spa University has drawn in a fair bit of attention over its decision to reject a proposal from one of its researchers, a psychotherapist named James Caspian. Apparently, performing a study on regret-driven, reverse-gender assignment surgery was a bit too […]
09/30/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
Agave fiber found to improve gut health, help maintain healthy weight
Supplementing with agave extract can lead to better gut health and even weight loss, claim the researchers behind a new study. Their findings, which have been published in Nutrients, suggested that agavins—a type of indigestible sugar derived from the agave plant—can balance out and diversify gut microbiota. For the purposes of their study, the researchers […]
09/28/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
More proof that deeply colored vegetables prevent cancer; purple potatoes found to stop tumors and inflammatory disease
The frequent consumption of purple potatoes can decrease the risk of colon cancer, claim the researchers of a compelling new study. According to the DailyMail.co.uk, the researchers came to this conclusion after they gave pigs a high-calorie diet that included purple potatoes. In doing so they found that the levels of a detrimental, pro-inflammatory protein […]
09/25/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
Humans are herd animals: Study finds people are more unethical when operating in groups
Groups have a greater propensity for lying than individuals, claim behavioral scientists from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität in Munich, Germany. According to ScienceDaily.com, they came to this conclusion after conducting an experiment to delve into whether dishonesty is the result of singular or collective decision making. Led by Martin G. Kocher, the team recruited 273 students for their […]
09/24/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
Anti-cancer herb extract found to be ten times more effective when combined with aminolevulinic acid (ALA)
Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) recently discovered the potential of using the anti-malarial drug artemisinin in combination with aminolevulinic acid (ALA) as a treatment for cancer. Specifically, they found that the anti-cancer properties of artemisinin are enhanced by the addition of ALA, a photosensitizer that can generate cancer cell-killing free radicals on […]
09/24/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
More proof stress will kill you: Study finds a link between PTSD and lupus
Women who’ve been exposed to trauma or have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are thrice as likely to develop lupus, according to new research. The study, published in Arthritis & Rheumatology, contributes to the growing body of evidence linking high levels of stress to autoimmune diseases. Led by Andrea Roberts, PhD, the researchers from Harvard University […]
09/23/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
New AI can diagnose Alzheimer’s 10 years before human doctors
Researchers from Italy have developed a machine-learning algorithm that can detect signs of Alzheimer’s disease almost 10 years before human doctors can. According to the DailyMail.co.uk, the team from the University of Bari Aldo Moro trained their artificial intelligence (AI) by using 67 MRI scans: 29 came from a healthy control group, while 38 were […]
09/21/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
Prevent asthma by cleaning less: Increased exposure to allergens and pet dander actually reduces risk
According to new research, exposing infants to high levels of pet and pest allergens can greatly lower their risk of developing asthma by the age of seven. These findings were made by the researchers behind the ongoing Urban Environment and Childhood Asthma (URECA) study, which looks into the risk factors of asthma among urban children. […]
09/18/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
Women low in vitamin D found to have an increased risk of multiple sclerosis, claims new study
The link between vitamin D deficiency and multiple sclerosis has been strengthened in a new study. According to the findings, published in Neurology, checking vitamin D levels in the blood can help determine and assess the risk of this debilitating neurological disease. As explained by lead study author Dr. Kassandra Munger: “There have only been […]
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