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02/14/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Nutrients and brain health: Which ones are great for improving mental health?

An increasing number of studies suggest that supplementation with a combination of micronutrients benefits people with mental health issues. The results of randomized controlled trials show that vitamin and mineral supplements are effective alternative medications for people with psychiatric conditions. According to experts, supplementation allows people to meet their daily nutritional requirements, which helps ensure optimal brain functioning. […]

02/14/2020 / By Arsenio Toledo

Ancient ingenuity: Amazon tribes built fishponds to survive long droughts

According to a study led by researchers from the Federal University of Western Para in Brazil along with colleagues from France and Germany, ancient tribes that lived in the Llanos de Moxos region in Bolivia for thousands of years used a network of fish ponds to support their settlements. The researchers also believe that these fish ponds were used […]

02/14/2020 / By Michael Alexander

Scientists dig up perfectly preserved 42,000-year-old horse – with blood and internal organs intact

Is the world ready to enter the gates of a real-life Jurassic – or in this case, Cenozoic – Park? An international team of scientists seems to think so. The idea stems from an announcement made by scientists working deep in the frozen Siberian tundra concerning the successful extraction of liquid blood from the frozen carcass of […]

02/14/2020 / By Tracey Watson

Beagles can “sniff out” lung cancer more accurately than “advanced technology”

Lung cancer is the second most common type of cancer and the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women in the United States. There are several types of lung cancer, but non-small cell (NSCLC) is the most common form. Since NSCLC is so deadly, early detection is vital if a patient is […]

02/13/2020 / By Isabelle Z.

Researchers discover a method that can potentially block tumor growth in animal subjects with cancer

In an exciting new development, scientists from the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine have found what they term the Achilles’ Heel of cancerous tumors. According to a study published in Nature Cell Biology, activating transcription factor 4 (ATF4) could be the key to conquering cancer. While millions of our body’s cells essentially commit […]

02/13/2020 / By Ralph Flores

Wow, that’s tart: Research shows astringency or dryness in red wine is linked to tannins and interactions with saliva

Nothing says “sophistication” better than a glass of red wine. In fact, people who know their wine can easily tell you which foods go well with dry wines like Cabernet Sauvignon, and which ones are perfect for fruity reds like Pinot Noir. But what makes a wine “dry”? A recent study found that the perception of dryness is influenced by […]

02/13/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Exploring the biological activities of Thymus capitatus essential oil

In this study, researchers from Tunisia determined the biochemical components and geographic variability of essential oils derived from Thymus capitatus, commonly known as conehead thyme. Their results were published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research. To characterize T. capitatus essential oils, the researchers performed chromatographic analysis using gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry. They extracted the […]

02/13/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Tannin from Sanguisorba officinalis exhibit potential anti-cancer properties

In this study, researchers from China identified the active compound and molecular mechanism of Sanguisorba officinalis against the Wnt/B-catenin signaling pathway, and developed Wnt inhibitors from natural products as anti-colorectal cancer agents. Their results were published in the journal Chinese Medicine. S. officinalis or di yu is a popular Chinese herb that can inhibit the growth […]

02/13/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Australian researchers mull over dietary guideline improvements

Researchers from Australia, Finland and the U.K. sought to improve dietary guidelines by taking age and sex into account. Their report on a new Dietary Guidelines Index (DGI) was published in the journal Nutrition Research. The researchers believe that measuring diet quality over time is important due to its impact on health. To their knowledge, a […]

02/12/2020 / By Grace Olson

Want to improve your memory while staying fit? Try exercising for at least half an hour regularly

Regular exercise is a key component of a healthy lifestyle, but its benefits go beyond just strengthening muscles and reducing fat. Researchers from the University of Maryland (UMD) found that exercising for at least 30 minutes each day can help improve memory. Their study, which appeared in the Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, is one of many that seek to […]

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