20:22 25 October 2013 by Jacob Aron For similar stories, visit the Quantum World Topic Guide Time is an illusion – at least in a toy model of the universe made of two particles of light. The experiment shows… Read More ›
University of Alberta
Researchers abuzz over caffeine as cancer-cell killer
UAlberta research team uses caffeine and fruit flies to pinpoint genetic pathways that guide DNA repair in cancer cells. Posted by News Staff April 17, 2013 Images showing the normal eye of a fruit fly (left), versus the disfigured… Read More ›
149th Health Research Report 22 FEB 2013
Health Research Report 149th Issue Date 22 FEB 2013 Compiled By Ralph Turchiano http://www.vit.bz http://www.youtube.com/vhfilm www.facebook.com/engineeringevil http://www.healthresearchreport.me In this Issue: 1. Infant gut microbiota influenced by cesarean section and breastfeeding practices 2. Analysis finds vitamin D potency… Read More ›
Infant gut microbiota influenced by cesarean section and breastfeeding practices ( Lifelong Effects )
Contact: Kim Barnhardt kim.barnhardt@cmaj.ca 613-520-7116 x2224 Canadian Medical Association Journal Practices may affect health in later life Method of birth (vaginal birth s. cesarean delivery) and feeding practices (breastfeeding v. formula-feeding) influence the development of gut bacteria in newborns and… Read More ›
Commonly prescribed medications for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Can cause Heart Damage
Contact: Quinn Phillips quinn.phillips@ualberta.ca 780-399-7505 University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry New UAlberta research shows commonly prescribed medications could have adverse effects A research team with the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta reported… Read More ›
Fast-food diet cancels out benefits of breastfeeding in preventing asthma: Just eating fast food once or twice a week
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Lindsay Elleker lindsay.elleker@ualberta.ca 780-492-0647 University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry Many studies have shown that breastfeeding appears to reduce the chance of children developing asthma. But a newly published study led by… Read More ›
Flu shot does not reduce risk of death
2008 Study posted for filing Contact: Keely Savoie ksavoie@thoracic.org 212-315-8620 American Thoracic Society The widely-held perception that the influenza vaccination reduces overall mortality risk in the elderly does not withstand careful scrutiny, according to researchers in Alberta. The vaccine does… Read More ›
Natural trans fats have health benefits, University of Alberta study shows: Trans vaccenic acid (VA)
Contact: Michel Proulx michel.proulx@ales.ualberta.ca 780-492-8127 University of Alberta Contrary to popular opinion, not all trans fats are bad for you. University of Alberta researcher Flora Wang found that a diet with enriched levels of trans vaccenic acid (VA) – a… Read More ›
28th Health Research Report 15 APR 2008 – Reconstructed
http://healthresearchreport.me/2008/04/15/28th-health-research-report-15-apr-2008-reconstructed/ Editors Top Five: 1. Feta cheese made from raw milk has natural anti-food-poisoning properties 2. ‘Healing clays’ show promise for fighting deadly MRSA superbug infections, other diseases 3. Stanford researcher criticizes FDA plans to reduce oversight of… Read More ›
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