A new study from the University of Georgia pinpoints lifestyle factors that could lead to hardened arteries. One of the
The neurobiology of noshing: Why is it so easy to overeat calorie-rich tasty foods?
When you eat something super tasty, ever wonder why you really don’t want to stop even though you know you’ve
Researchers map sound, response and reward anticipation in mouse brain
University of Oregon neuroscientists report that two areas of the mouse brain combine representations of what is heard and anticipated,
New immune pathway involved in resistance to parasite worms found in undercooked pork
Scientists from Lancaster University in the UK have discovered that immune responses originally found to prevent fungal infections are also
Nutrients from food, not supplements, linked to lower risks of death, cancer: Study also identifies association between excess calcium supplement intake and increased risk of death from cancer
Adequate intake of certain nutrients is associated with a reduction in all-cause mortality when the nutrient source is foods, but
In mice, single population of stem cells contributes to lifelong hippocampal neurogenesis
Scientists once thought that mammals entered adulthood with all of the neurons they would ever have, but studies from the
Drinking hot tea linked with elevated risk of esophageal cancer
Previous studies have revealed a link between hot tea drinking and risk of esophageal cancer, but until now, no study
High-fat diet and age alter microflora and cause inflammation in heart failure: Experiments with mice show involvement of gut bacteria and spleen in this heart pathology
Growing older and a high-fat diet enriched with omega 6 fatty acids are major contributors to health risks ranging from
Phthalates may impair fertility in female mice
A phthalate found in many plastic and personal care products may decrease fertility in female mice, a new study found.
Skin cancer can spread in mice by hijacking the immune system
Scientists have uncovered molecules released by invasive skin cancer that reprogram healthy immune cells to help the cancer to spread.