Public Health

Possible Cause Of IVF Failure Identified

A new study has linked a previously unexplored biological process to the failure of embryos to attach to the uterine wall during in vitro fertilization (IVF). IVF only has around a 25% success rate, largely due to the high rates of failure when embryos try ...

Article - News Staff - Feb 2 2015 - 7:00pm

Spaceflight Ages The Immune System Prematurely

Mars One, a private effort to do what governments seem incapable of achieving, has believers excited about colonizing another planet, but the long-term consequences of living in low or no-gravity conditions remain unclear. Mice are not people but if they ...

Article - News Staff - Feb 2 2015 - 8:33pm

Ellagic Acid In Red Wine Could Help You Burn Fat

If you need a reason to drink wine, there is more good news from the world of science. A recent study exposed human liver and fat cells grown in the lab to extracts of four natural chemicals found in Muscadine grapes, a dark-red variety native to the south ...

Article - News Staff - Feb 6 2015 - 10:30am

IUDs Still Effective Contraception For A Year Beyond Approved Use

Hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) and contraceptive implants remain highly effective even one year beyond their approved duration of use, according to a new study. Now the researchers are evaluating whether such long-acting forms of birth control are ef ...

Article - News Staff - Feb 6 2015 - 1:31pm

Steam Douching: Gwyneth Paltrow Is As Wrong As Floating Wombs And Fumigation Were

'Steam douche' advocate Gwyneth Paltrow. More like hot air. Erprofe, CC BY-NC By Helen King, Professor of Classical Studies at The Open University Gwyneth Paltrow stirred up an interesting discussion with her latest recommendation for the spa f ...

Article - The Conversation - Feb 6 2015 - 5:35pm

Is The Next Big Diet Fad Chili Peppers?

A recent finding about capsaicin from chili peppers curbing obesity in mice may be why nutritionists and diet marketing groups latch onto it in 2015. The world doesn't need another gimmick diet but clearly people need to eat less. Fully one third of t ...

Article - News Staff - Feb 8 2015 - 10:20pm

With a Grain of Salt

Research shows that six month old infants who have been introduced to salted starchy food have a greater preference to salty taste as compared to infants who are not yet fed such foods. This early exposure to salty food is carried on to preschool with pre ...

Blog Post - Akiva Gross - Feb 9 2015 - 1:16pm

Energy Drinks Increase Hyperactivity In Young Students

Middle-school children who consume energy drinks are 66% more likely to be at risk for hyperactivity and inattention symptoms, according to results from the Yale School of Public Health, which could have implications for school success and lends support to ...

Article - News Staff - Feb 9 2015 - 10:44am

How Much Weight Can You Gain Due To Water Retention?

Question: I am a 30-year-old woman, very active in my home routines. But during my menstrual cycles I have noticed excess weight around my abdomen. I am really confused about it. My friend told me it may be due to water retention. I really want, to know ...

Blog Post - Kelly Everson - Feb 10 2015 - 1:45pm

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