23 Dec, 2013 | by Labroots
Drug Can Drastically Reduce Breast Cancer RiskPost-menopausal women who have a high risk of developing breast cancer may be able to reduce their risk by taking the breast cancer drug, anastrozole. The drug has been used as a treatment for women who have developed breast cancer and gone through menopause. It lowers estrogen hormone levels to shrink cancer tumors and slow down their growth. A study of the IBIS II trial that was funded by Cancer...... Read More
20 Dec, 2013 | by Labroots
Bird Flu Is Back with an Even Stronger PunchA few years ago, bird flu was causing a lot of concern as experts worried that the serious influenza would cross over into humans and lead to a widespread outbreak. Now, according to Science Daily News, a virulent new strain of influenza like the one that causes avian flu apparently retains its ability to lead to serious disease in humans even though it has developed a resistance to antiviral medications. Researchers...... Read More
19 Dec, 2013 | by Labroots
Early Lead Exposure May Lead to Alzheimer’s Later in LifeMeasurements taken to reduce lead exposure may already be helping to prevent children today from having Alzheimerâs later in life. A study that took place over a 23 year time span showed that monkeys who drank a formula rich in lead while they were infants later developed the tangles of tau, a key brain protein linked to Alzheimerâs. Although more research needs to be performed before there is...... Read More
18 Dec, 2013 | by Labroots
Mutated Gene Found to Control Consumption of AlcoholA science article printed in the science journal, Nature Communications, possibly explains why some people consume large amounts of alcohol while others do not. In a study performed on mice, a consortium of researchers from five UK universities found that a mutation to the gene Gabrb1 resulted in mice having an overwhelming preference to drink alcohol over water. In comparison, normal mice had no interest...... Read More
17 Dec, 2013 | by Labroots
Soon, Your Bra Could Tell You when You Need to Stop EatingObesity continues to be a problem in this country, with statistics reflecting the problems people have controlling what and/or how much they eat -- particularly women. Stress is known to be a significant factor that causes a negative cycle of eating, gaining weight, and stressing out so that you eat again. This common problem is especially difficult during the holidays. In response, researchers have...... Read More
16 Dec, 2013 | by Labroots
Link Found between Cholesterol and Breast CancerAlthough high cholesterol levels have long been associated with the incidence of breast cancer according to previous research studies, the chemical that causes the relationship has not been known until now. Drs. Donald McDonnell and Erik Nelson of Duke University have discovered a cholesterol metabolite that causes high cholesterol levels to precipitate the development and spread of breast cancer. The...... Read More
13 Dec, 2013 | by Labroots
3D Printing Developments: Guns, Livers, Houses… Happy Meals?!With each passing day, rapid prototyping â what is commonly referred to as â3D printingâ â is increasingly poised to change the world like no other innovation since the introduction of Interne. With the first printing units, priced under a thousand dollars for the home market, set to hit streets soon and accompanied by increasingly affordable laser scanning, 3D printing may well be the hottest...... Read More
12 Dec, 2013 | by Labroots
Clue Discovered to Nerve Cell Re-GrowthSince the beginning of modern medicine, it has been widely recognized that among the chief obstacles of the healing arts has been repair of the central nervous system. Whereas other types of differentiated cells throughout the body can readily regenerate, and though the peripheral nervous system has demonstrated some capacity toward healing, those of the central nervous system â which is comprised...... Read More
11 Dec, 2013 | by Labroots
Aspirin before Bed More Effective against Heart AttacksNumerous science articles continue to explain the importance for those with a high risk of heart attacks to take a reduced dosage of aspirin daily, in order to reduce that risk. Now, a new study breaks those benefits down further, according to when the aspirin is taken. The findings suggest that taking the aspiring before bed may further reduce the odds of having a stroke or heart attack in the morning. Aspirin...... Read More
10 Dec, 2013 | by Labroots
Caffeinated Coffee Helpful for Blood VesselsThat morning cup of coffee that you rely on to get you awake and on the move may be doing more for you than you realized. Previous research has led to the conclusion that consuming moderate amounts of coffee can help cardiovascular health. Although the connection between coffee and improvements in heart health were made, they werenât understood. A science article in USA Today based on the findings...... Read More