21 Jan, 2014 | by Labroots
Concussions Could Lead to Depression in TeensTwo serious conditions in teens could be related. Those teens who have suffered from a concussion, which is considered to be a mild, traumatic brain injury, have also been found more likely to suffer from psychological effects, including depression, afterwards. The study was performed using data from the 2007 to 2008 National Survey of Childrenâs Health, according to an article in Science Daily...... Read More
20 Jan, 2014 | by Labroots
A High Fiber Diet Can Help You Avoid AsthmaIn a study where mice were fed a diet rich in fiber, they became more resistant to allergy-induced airway inflammation. This came as a result of the production of fatty acids by gut bacteria that cause a calming of the immune system. According to a recent article in Scientific American, the food you eat can have an impact on the entire body. The specific study on which the article is based showed that...... Read More
17 Jan, 2014 | by Labroots
Insect Experts Taking Advantage of Winter FreezeWhile most people hit by the unusually low temperatures in much of the country express frustration and discomfort at the conditions and inconveniences the freezing temperatures brought with them, entomologists, foresters and naturalists took advantage of the opportunity to impact some of the invasive insects that have been threatening popular tree and plant species. These professionals play an important...... Read More
16 Jan, 2014 | by Labroots
Cancer Drug Shown to Protect Against Type 1 DiabetesMedicine that is already used to treat cancer patients has been shown effective at preventing the development of type 1 diabetes, while also protecting insulin-producing cells from being destroyed. Findings from the study performed by researchers from the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen were published in the distinguished science journal Proceedings of the National...... Read More
15 Jan, 2014 | by Labroots
Jet Lag Could Increase Susceptibility to InfectionThe body is an amazing machine, with many processes that turn on and off naturally with unbelievable precision. The bodyâs circadian rhythms ensure that the various processes follow the cycles that keep the body operating efficiently. Scientists have now found that confusing the master clock that drives the bodyâs processes might impair a personâs immune system and prevent them from being able...... Read More
14 Jan, 2014 | by Labroots
Study Leads to Better Understanding of the Dog-PaddleIt has long been believed that dogs do not actually swim, but instead trot to propel them through water. A trot means that the front paw rises and falls in sync with the opposite hind paw. After looking at six breeds of dogs as they propelled through water, however, it looks more like they are running. This preliminary discovery was made by Frank Fish of West Chester University in Pennsylvania, before...... Read More
13 Jan, 2014 | by Labroots
Faster Aging may be Another Side Effect of RacismRacial disparities in health are well-documented, predicting a shorter life expectancy and an increased risk of age-related illnesses at younger ages for African Americans, in comparison to those in whites. Now, a new study shows that there may be a link between accelerated aging at the biological level to the impact that racism has on individuals at the cellular level. Findings from the study were...... Read More
10 Jan, 2014 | by Labroots
Temperature-Related Earthquake Mechanism Supported by ResearchersMost people associate earthquakes with damage on the Earth's surface, and are unaware of other rumblings deep within the Earth that don't propagate to the surface. However, seismometers (and seismologists) regularly take note of these deep tremors in order to study propagation mechanisms and improve earthquake prediction and warning capabilities. The journal Geophysical Research Letters recently published...... Read More
09 Jan, 2014 | by Labroots
3D Space Camera Tech Proves Multiple UsesMost of us think of the technology used in space science as being primarily used for space exploration and monitoring. However, the growth in technology has allowed the capability of crossing over lines into other areas of science, and in consumer and commercial use. The 3D One camera is one example where a piece of equipment developed for one use has proven to be beneficial for use in multiple applications,...... Read More
08 Jan, 2014 | by Labroots
Human Brain Size Not Most Important Factor in Thinking CapabilitiesThe human brain stands out from that of all other species by facilitating cognitive tasks that other species are not able to achieve. The human brain weighs about three pounds -- a gigantic size relative to the body. Scientists have long believed that the large size of the human brain and our powerful minds are closely connected. Based on fossils found of ancient ancestors, there was a huge increase...... Read More