Despite public health efforts, many people who get fungal infections in their blood streams die, even if they can be
Month: December 2018
New evidence that females might benefit most from a low-salt diet
A low-salt diet may be more beneficial in lowering blood pressure in females than males, report scientists who found that
More Blood Pressure Meds Recalled Due to Carcinogen
Over the past few months, numerous recalls of the popular heart drug valsartan have already occurred. Now, generics maker Mylan
Using water molecules to unlock neurons’ secrets
Neurons are brain cells that communicate with each other by sending electrochemical signals along axons. When a neuron is about
Nuclear events make a flower bloom
Flowers do more than give plants beautiful lovely colors and fragrances. They are the reproductive organs of the plant. Their
More Illnesses From Tainted Romaine Lettuce Reported
Nine more people have been sickened by E. coli in an outbreak involving romaine lettuce grown in parts of California,
Women having a heart attack wait longer than men to get help
Women are being urged to call an ambulance immediately if they have heart attack symptoms, following research showing they
Immune cells sacrifice themselves to protect us from invading bacteria
The stomach flu can turn the strongest individual into a limp dishrag. Snot and slime are going wild in kindergartens.
Tenacious and flexible goal pursuit gets older people on the move
Tenacious goal pursuit and flexible goal adjustment have been shown to help maintain psychological well-being despite age related challenges and
Online game trains players how to sort waste correctly
A simple online game can teach people to more accurately sort waste–with lasting results, a new UBC study has found. Study