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News & Articles By Frances Bloomfield
08/08/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Low-cost, pollution-free solution to infrastructure problem: New self-healing concrete has fungi that “heals” cracks in crumbling structures
America’s infrastructure has seen better days. The American Society of Civil Engineers scored the country a near-failing D+ in its 2017 Infrastructure Report Card. D’s and C’s were given across the board, with the railway system being the only category to have scored a B. Those grades could be changing for the better in the […]
08/02/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
The effects of heat on the beneficial qualities of turnip greens
A team of researchers from the University of Santiago de Compostela conducted an experiment to determine which cooking method had the least detrimental effects on Brassica vegetables. Exposing these types of vegetables to heat is known to negatively impact their phytochemical content. Four sample of turnip greens were washed, chopped, and sliced prior to being […]
07/28/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Scientists review the potentially harmful effects of anesthesia on developing brains
The usage of general anesthesia can have detrimental effects on the brains of young children. This was the conclusion that Dr. Vesna Jevtovic-Todorovi, head of the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, came to in her review of past scientific studies that discussed the matter. The studies that Jevtovic-Todorovi assessed […]
07/27/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Natural remedies for heart health: Study finds pomegranate juice combined with propolis protects against heart attack
Heart attacks, or acute myocardial infarctions, are among the leading causes of death, second only to cancer. Many of these heart events are preventable, however, and one of the best ways to avoid them is to adhere to a heart-healthy diet. Various foods are said to be good for one’s heart and, in the case […]
07/25/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Does surviving a terrorist attack rewire the brain? Study finds exposure to terror may increase risk of migraine, other headaches
Terror attack survivors are at higher risk of experiencing frequent migraines and tension headaches, claim the researchers behind a compelling study published in Neurology. Speaking to ScienceDaily.com, study author Dr. Synne Øien Stensland said: “We know a lot about the psychological effects of terror attacks and other extreme violence on survivors, but we don’t know […]
07/23/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Memory and the microbiome: Scientists are discovering more and more ways gut health relates to brain health
Among those involved in psychiatric and neurological studies, little thought has been given to a potential relationship between the central nervous system and microorganisms. This in spite of the decades’-worth of information, which includes a potential link between the gut microbiome and behaviors and diseases of the brain. But new research presented at the 2018 […]
07/19/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Waterborne illness contracted through recreational activities costs U.S. citizens almost $3B annually
Swimming, fishing, and boating may be enjoyable pastimes, but they can be harmful too. According to a new study, these recreational activities account for over 90 million cases of skin-related, ear, eye, respiratory, and gastrointestinal diseases annually recorded in the United States. Moreover, these cases can cost the nation as much as $2.9 billion a […]
07/19/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
We only THINK we’re smarter: Scientists shocked when orangutans were filmed making their OWN MEDICINE for sore limbs
Humans aren’t the only ones to use plants as medicine for aching joints — shocking evidence has emerged demonstrating that orangutans do this as well. Video footage from the Borneo Nature Foundation shows a female orangutan in the Sabangau Forest chewing on the leaves of a plant and working them into a soapy lather. She […]
07/17/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Cost prohibitive AND completely ineffective: Weeds can no longer be controlled by herbicides, demanding new management strategies
The continued use of herbicides has given rise to weeds resistant to these chemicals, calling for the utilization of new weed management strategies. This was the conclusion that a multi-institutional team of researchers came to in their study, published in Nature Ecology & Evolution. The study, a cooperative work among scientists from the University of […]
07/17/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Does aging BEGIN in the brain? Development of new neurons slows down as we get older, followed by regular signs of aging
Can aging be slowed down or even reversed? The answer to that is yes, according to researchers from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. One needs only to look at the hypothalamus, where certain neural stem cells can both precipitate and reverse the aging process. For their study, the researchers made use of healthy mice. When the animals […]
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