A centuries-old herbal medicine, discovered by Chinese scientists and used to effectively treat malaria, has been found to potentially aid in the treatment of tuberculosis and may slow the evolution ...
Researchers discover long sought after mechanism in human cells that could help treat diseases caused by viruses, including influenza and Ebola RIVERSIDE, Calif. (www.ucr.edu) — A team of rese...
I thought I’d share what my typical fitness week looks like. My workout regimen has changed over the years. My focus is on what my body needs and what I enjoy. I’m done with workouts that don’t make ...
During the holiday season, it can be a challenge to fit in your workout and eat healthy when faced with tempting appetizers and sweet treats everywhere you turn. Charles Pelitera, EdD, assistant prof...
“Coffee” was the most tweeted food in the continental U.S. between mid-2014 to mid-2015 followed by “beer” then “pizza”. Besides hinting at which foods are popular...
Creative achievement can provide a buffer against being anxious about death, research from psychologists at the University of Kent shows. Creative people, such as newly-announced Nobel Prize for Lite...
SPRINGFIELD, MA… Western New England University professors Dr. Ronny Priefer and Dr. Michael Rust have developed a hand-held breathalyzer that allows individuals to painlessly check their blood gluco...
In mouse experiments, University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers have shown how aging and excess dietary fat create signals that lead to heart failure after a heart attack. Clarifying the mechan...
Thanksgiving: a time to celebrate with friends and family. A time to figure out how to sneak in extra helpings of Grandma’s buttermilk pie. With a health-conscious America on the rise, planning...
Buildup of “Toxic Fat” Building Block Could be to Blame For years, scientists have known that someone who is thin could still end up with diabetes. Yet an obese person may be surprisingly...