Nordic Walking reported to be superior to Pilates for postmenopausal health
An exercise program is important at all stages of life, from childhood to old age. A new study compared the benefits of Nordic Walking...
Study: Body-painting protects against bloodsucking insects — (Details)
A study by researchers from Sweden and Hungary shows that white, painted stripes on the body protect skin from insect bites. It is...
Health: Existing drug dials down inflammation in mice — (Study)
Scientists have zeroed in on a culprit that spurs damaging inflammation in the heart following a heart attack. The guilty party is a...
Study: Nanomachines aim to deliver cancer drugs to hard-to-reach areas like the brain —...
In a recent study in mice, researchers found a way to deliver specific drugs to parts of the body that are exceptionally difficult...
Researchers Now Think Adolescence Should Last Until Age 24
We used to consider adolescence ending at age 19, but now scientists in the UK think we should consider the period of development as...
Researchers using nanoparticles to speed blood clot busting
When a person is brought into the emergency room, having suffered a heart attack or stroke, one of the first things the trauma team...
Study: Their results pave the way for the treatment of aphasia and other language...
Effective verbal communication depends on one's ability to retrieve and select the appropriate words to convey an intended meaning. For many, this process...
Study: New method enables accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease — (Details)
Diagnosing Alzheimer's disease can be difficult, as several other conditions can cause similar symptoms. Now a new brain imaging method can show the...
Study: Pulse wave analysis provides reliable information on heart health in young people —...
Arterial stiffness is one of the early signs of cardiovascular disease, and arterial stiffening has been observed in children. A recent study suggests...
Study: Chemists characterize the fatal fungus among us — (Details)
Life-threatening fungal infections affect more than two million people worldwide. Effective antifungal medications are very limited. Until now, one of the major challenges...
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Hey ISIS, You Suck: Local Muslims Post Anti-ISIS Billboard
A new billboard on Manchester Road in Missouri reads, "HEY ISIS, YOU SUCK!!! From: #ActualMuslims."
A group of Muslim-Americans have put up a blunt billboard...
