Scientists Discover Six New Obesity Genes

Rane — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:06:16 -0800

With obesity rates on the rise, scientists have discovered six new obesity genes that may be responsible for appetite control and eating problems.

Slings That Explain Your Accident For You

Rane — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:54:04 -0800

Growing up, I was an accident-prone child and therefore broke many bones. At first it was kind of cool telling everyone my story, but after awhile it got old. For those of you that also get sick of explaining your accidents, there may now be the perfect product for you.

Coffee May Protect From Certain Types of Cancer

Rane — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:19:54 -0800

Do you crave the fresh cup of coffee every morning to get you through the day? Even though studies before have shown that drinking coffee isn’t good for you, a new study says that coffee may protect you from certain types of cancers.

Study Finds Big Butts are Healthy

Rane — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 14:49:55 -0800

Do you worry about having a big butt or those unsightly “thunder thighs”? Researchers state that having a little extra weight in the butt and hips may protect you against type 2 diabetes.

New Technology May Heal Bones in Minutes

Rane — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:41:07 -0800

The worst part of breaking a bone (besides the pain) is the healing process. Wearing an uncomfortable cast can be irritating and aggravating, making it harder to move around for months at a time. Well, that process may soon change. A company has developed a product called “Injectable Bone” that may repair the broken bone in minutes.

Scientists Discover Molecule That Targets Brain Tumors

Rane — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 09:19:13 -0800

Researchers at the UC Davis Cancer Center have discovered a molecule that may provide hope for treating a highly deadly form of cancer.

Study Shows Brain is Affected by Seeing Family Members

Rane — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 09:01:54 -0800

Do you have a positive or negative reaction when visiting your family for the holidays? A new study shows that seeing or spending time with your family can trigger activity in your brain that affects how you feel about them.

Caffeine Produces Better Results in Men

Rane — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:29:24 -0800

A new study has shown that caffeine gets to work in as little as ten minutes and also has a greater effect on men.

New Device May Stimulate Brain Sexually

Rane — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:13:58 -0800

People having trouble enjoying sex will soon have reason to celebrate. A new brain chip may be used one day to stimulate the pleasure center of the brain and deliver orgasms.

Study: Headbanging is Hazardous to your Health

Rane — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:24:32 -0800

Listen up all you hardcore heavy metal music fans! A new study has shown that head banging at just the right angle may cause damage to your health.

Taste Sensations Better in Girls than Boys

Rane — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:07:48 -0800

Here is one more reason why girls are better than boys: a new study has found that girls have a better sense of taste than boys do.

Study: Intentional Pain Worse Than Accidental Pain

Rane — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:41:10 -0800

We all know that pain can hurt. However, a new study says that pain hurts more if the person giving you the pain does it on purpose.

Study Shows Immune System Strongest at Night

Rane — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 06:54:21 -0800

According to a new study done on fruit flies, the body’s immune system works hardest during the night, while at its lowest during the day.

Delaying School By One Hour May Improve Sleep and Decrease Auto Accidents

Rane — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 06:17:16 -0800

I always thought that high school started too early in the morning. It was hard waking up so early in the day, especially when I had been studying late the night before. A new study says that delaying school start times by just one hour improves sleep in teens and decreases their chances of getting into an auto accident.

Teen Girls Who Smoke May Suffer Weight Problems as Adults

Rane — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:28:09 -0800

To all those teenage girls that are thinking about smoking, a new study says that teen smokers are more likely to be obese as adults.

Father’s Genes Determine if it’s a Boy or a Girl

Rane — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:22:36 -0800

A new study is currently looking at families and helping them determine whether they are more likely to have a boy or a girl.

Study Says Money Is More Incentive to Lose Weight

Rane — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:03:29 -0800

Losing weight can be tough. There are so many different diets out there that it’s hard to choose when you’re ready to take on the challenge. However, a new study says that people are more motivated to lose weight when money is involved.

Researchers Find Men and Women Are Different Colors

Rane — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:27:06 -0800

Researchers at Brown University have discovered that men and women have different skin colors. Men are red, and women are green.

Cover Your Mouth! Study Finds One Sneeze Can Give Cold to 150 People

Rane — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 07:35:10 -0800

Public transportation can really stink sometimes. All those coughing, sniffling and sneezing people. Well now a new study says that one sneeze can give up to 150 people a cold in just five minutes.

Exercise May Help Overweight Children Be Less Angry

Rane — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:56:32 -0800

Studies have shown that overweight kids tend to be bullies or be bullied. And why do bullies push other kids around? Most likely because they are angry. A new study says that regular exercise may help reduce anger in healthy, overweight children.

New Online Tool May Help Predict Depression

Rane — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:16:33 -0800

Researchers at University College London (UCL) have developed an online tool that may help predict the risk of someone suffering from depression in the future.

Handheld Device Detects Early Signs of Cancer

Rane — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:40:52 -0800

Researchers at Stanford University have developed a prototype blood scanner that can locate cancer markers in the bloodstream.

New Drug May Cure Jet Lag

Rane — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:11:26 -0800

A new drug developed by researchers helps the body produce more of the sleep hormone melatonin and could get rid of problems caused by jet lag and shift work.

Baby Monitor Developed Focuses on Infant’s Breathing

Rane — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:09:20 -0800

Researchers have developed a prototype baby monitor that focuses on a baby’s breathing.

Newborns Exposed to Smoking Moms Are More Irritable

Rane — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:07:25 -0800

While it is known that babies born to mothers that smoke during pregnancy can have low birth weight and an increased risk for sudden infant death syndrome, a new study now shows that these babies are also more irritable and difficult to soothe.

Night Terrors in Children May Be Inherited

Rane — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:03:41 -0800

Have your children ever woken up from a night terror? You know the symptoms: bolting up out of bed with their eyes wide open, almost as in terror, with a look of fear on their face and sometimes letting out a horrifying scream.

Study Shows Drivers Are Distracted Most by Cell Phones

Rane — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:21:08 -0800

A new study conducted by the University of Utah found that cell phones are more of a distraction than anything else for drivers.

Study Finds Link Between Mental Illness and Abortion

Rane — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:34:20 -0800

A new study shows that women who have an abortion have a 30 percent increased risk for developing a mental health problem.

Study Finds Tongue May Hold Clue to Obesity

Rane — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:56:57 -0800

Neuroscientists at Penn State have done a study that links taste to body weight, claiming that fat on a body could hook the brain on junk food.

New Molecule Discovered That May Suppress Hunger

Rane — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 06:34:15 -0800

As the holidays quickly approach, many weight-loss resolutions are made in order to start the new year fresh. However, new discoveries may help with the battle of the bulge.