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12/29/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
A healthy diet for chickens found to have less environmental impact than using traditional feed
Organic food has been touted as being good for the body and the environment. One ecological economist has done the legwork and found this to be true. For chickens, at least. Nathan Pelletier, a sustainability consultant affiliated with the University of British Columbia, put forth a new study claiming that chickens given vegan organic feed […]
12/28/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Scientists study the relationship between obesity and diabetes, discovering that excess weight compromises the immune system, resulting in insulin resistance
German researchers have uncovered a critical link between obesity and diabetes. As reported by MPG.de, a sub-population of immune cells known as natural killer (NK) cells were found to increase the risk of diabetes. The researchers discovered these cells during the course of a different study, one that looked at how the immune system reacts […]
12/03/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Research shows that steroids, which are hard on the liver, do not help children with liver disease
The researchers behind a 2014 study found that steroids had no effect on infants with biliary atresia, a childhood liver disease. According to the press release from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, steroids could, in truth, possibly increase the risk of serious adverse events. To come to this conclusion, the researchers observed 140 infants with […]
11/27/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Recycling platinum: Researchers achieve breakthrough in developing fuel cells for the next wave of green energy
Fuel cells are electrochemical cells that combine hydrogen with oxygen to generate electricity, water, and heat. The market for these devices has been growing since the early 2010s, primarily due to their efficiency and independence conventional fuels. In order for fuel cells to function, however, they require the rare precious metal platinum. To that end, […]
11/25/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
New satellite data from NASA show how carbon links everything on Earth
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has released satellite data gathered by the Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2). This carbon dioxide-monitoring satellite has collected over two-and-a-half years’ worth of information that, according to NASA scientists, show how carbon links together everything on Earth. From human activities to weather hazards to biological processes, carbon is present […]
11/24/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Research shows the hormone that allows female mammals to feed their young also affects their brains, encouraging nurturing behavior
The survival instinct is inherent in us all, as is evidenced by a recent study by researchers from New Zealand. The team of University of Otago scientists discovered that the hormone prolactin, best known for its role in milk production, also helps solidify the nurturing bond between mother and child, reported Science Daily. They came […]
11/12/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Another study finds turmeric and curcumin to be a safe, effective treatment for lowering cholesterol and protecting the heart
Turmeric and curcumin are two substances most known for their wide array of health benefits. One of these is their positive impact on the heart; though the lipid-lowering effects of either substance is unknown. To answer this quandary, a team of researchers from The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University conducted a meta-analysis of […]
10/21/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Groundbreaking study discovers how the human body mounts a bewildering defense against invading pathogens
A radical discovery has provided new insight into the function of the immune system. Led by researchers from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and University of California, Berkeley, a team of scientists has identified a ring-shaped protein cluster utilized by the immune system. Called the “NAIP5-NLRC4 inflammasome”, this ring of proteins has been observed neutralizing […]
10/05/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Deployment effects on diet quality and nutrition markers in special operations soldiers
A multi-institutional team of researchers has determined the impact of combat deployment on the diet quality and nutritional status of Special Operations Forces (SOF) soldiers. Nutritional status markers for pre-deployment baseline data were collected via blood extraction from 107 male participants assigned to an elite U.S. Army Special Operations unit. Additionally, all participants answered a […]
09/18/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Is the artichoke an effective natural remedy for diabetes?
Far from just being a popular edible plant, the artichoke has also been utilized as a medicinal plant throughout the centuries by numerous cultures. A study published in the Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences investigated the plant’s effects on diabetes, as well as evaluate the nutritional profiles of the head and leaves. First, […]
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