In an animal study, scientists at the Salk Institute found that mice lacking the biological clock needed for a healthy metabolism could still avoid obesity and metabolic diseases by having their food restricted to a ten-hour window of the day – and fasting for the remaining 14. The work, which appeared in the journal Cell… Continue reading Eat 10 Hours Per Day – and Avoid Obesity?
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A Cure for Degenerative Eye Disease?
Researchers at Mount Sinai have successfully restored vision in mice through activating retinal stem cells, something that has never been done before. Their study, published in the August 15 online issue of Nature, could transform treatment for patients with retinal degenerative diseases, which currently have no cure. “This study opens a new pathway for potentially… Continue reading A Cure for Degenerative Eye Disease?
Why Do We Stick with A Wrong Choice?
You may not have heard of the term “sunk cost fallacy,” but if you’ve ever stuck out an unhealthy or unappealing relationship, you’ve engaged in it. Psychologists and economists use the term for the behavior of people who remain committed to a choice, even when it is clear that an alternate choice would be better.… Continue reading Why Do We Stick with A Wrong Choice?
A Common Additive That Could Harm Your Gut
Triclosan, an antimicrobial additive contained in thousands of consumer products, causes colon inflammation and exacerbates colon cancer in mice, scientists say. A news release from the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) says the results of the analysis indicate that health authorities might want to reinvestigate regulatory policies about the usage of triclosan.… Continue reading A Common Additive That Could Harm Your Gut
Off-Hours Snacking Leads to Sun Damage? Maybe
Although it may seem bizarre for there to be a connection between off-hours snacking and harmful solar rays, research indicates that could be the case. A study in mice from the O’Donnell Brain Institute and University of California Irvine shows that eating at abnormal times disrupts the biological clock of the skin, including the daytime potency… Continue reading Off-Hours Snacking Leads to Sun Damage? Maybe
A New Clue to Stuttering
Mice that vocalize in a repetitive, halting pattern similar to human stuttering may provide insight into a condition that has perplexed scientists for centuries, according to a new study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The researchers created mice with a mutation in… Continue reading A New Clue to Stuttering
A Key to Fighting Severe Viruses
Scientists seem to have figured out a way to attack a protein that many viruses rely on to replicate. It has been difficult to treat viruses that cause severe disease because there are few options for effective treatment. Many viral infections, such as the common cold, cause mild illnesses that the body’s immune system eventually… Continue reading A Key to Fighting Severe Viruses
The Role of Free Radicals in Aging
When scientists from the Buck Institute bred mice that produced excess free radicals that damaged the mitochondria in their skin, they expected to see accelerated aging across the mouse lifespan – additional proof of the free radical theory of aging. Instead, they saw a surprising benefit in young animals: accelerated wound healing due to increased… Continue reading The Role of Free Radicals in Aging
Light Could Someday Replace Painkillers
Despite the abuse potential of opioid drugs, they have long been the best option for patients suffering from severe pain. The drugs interact with receptors on brain cells to tamp down the body’s pain response. But now, neuroscientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found a way to activate opioid receptors… Continue reading Light Could Someday Replace Painkillers
Another Reason Why Red Meat Is Bad for You
Researchers have found that eating red meat, already known to be a bad health habit, may also introduce a tumor-forming substance into the body. The discovery was made by researchers from the University of California, San Francisco and was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The scientists focused on the possibly… Continue reading Another Reason Why Red Meat Is Bad for You