Health

Biomarkers In Cerebrospinal Fluid Predict Early Stages Of Alzheimer's

by Boomer Babe

A research study with more than 1500 subjects was undertaken at the Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Clinical Neurochemistry Laboratory at Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Molndal, Sweden. It coorborated the findings of many small studies showing specific changes in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that can predict Alzheimer's disease. The highlights are presented here....

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Wingless Ladybugs Promise Lasting Pest Control

by Steve Levenstein

Ladybug Ladybug fly away home, your house is on fire and your children will burn... Sorry kiddies, Japanese researchers from Nagoya University have produced "wingless" ladybird beetles that stay on (or near) the plants they're supposed to protect.

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Old Drugs Learn New Tricks For Weight Loss Pill: Contrave®

by Boomer Babe

There's a once a day pill to prevent heart attacks; maybe soon, there will be a once a day pill to fight all addictions. We're headed in that direction now, as two drugs, one used to combat drug and alcohol addiction and the other to quell nicotine addiction, have been combined to fight food cravings....

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Cannabis App Helps You Score Weed!

by Ron Callari

If you are a fan of Showtime's award-winning comedy "Weeds" you know how dangerous locating, procuring and purchasing marijuana can be. However if you have a prescription from your physician, iPhone is going to make that whole process a whole lot easier.

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Try These All Natural Dog Treats: They're Good!

by Lady Bee

Recently, I went into a pet store where samples of Free Range Dog Chews' natural dog treats were being offered to dog passers-by, and well, my dog was at home... so I tried them.

Bike Caddy Makes Golf A Little Greener

by Chris Weiss

For too long golf has been a sport in which exercise was clearly lacking. The Bicycle Golf Caddy puts a little exercise back into the game while reducing impact.

Researchers Use Military Strategy To Come Up With Breakthrough Ovarian Cancer Treatment

by Boomer Babe

You've heard the expression "War On Cancer." Well, even though that war has included ovarian cancer, there has not been much success in fighting this fatal disease in more than thirty years. Here's news though from Dartmouth Medical School, whose researchers took on ovarian cancer with a military strategy called the Trojan Horse.

Embodi: Juice Brand Promises The Same Health Benefits Of Wine

by Beth Hodgson

Recently I've been talking a lot about wine and wine related products, I'm not sure what that says other than the fact that perhaps it's been a while since my corkscrew has made in appearance. However, since not everyone likes to drink, let's focus on a company that gives the same benefits of wine, but without the alcohol.

10 New Designs Every Safe Hospital Should Have!

by Boomer Babe

... The buzz is that the British Health Services department is being cheered for encouraging the great design talent and manufacturing skills in its own country to solve a growing problem in Britain's hospitals: healthcare associated infections. In addition to manufacturing jobs, this program and those like it will eventually lead to sales jobs, customer service, and transportation jobs so needed in these times.

Study Finds Swearing May Lessen Pain

by Rane

Have you ever stubbed your toe or bumped your head and immediately yelled out a swear word? Researchers now say that pain can be more tolerable if you simply utter a curse word of your choice.

Minnies: Restaurant That Specializes In Portion Control With Miniature Foods

by Beth Hodgson

As we become more health conscious as a society, it's all about portion control and snacking versus consuming large meals. But when you eat out you will often find that you are stuck with large portions, either forgoing your healthy eating lifestyle and overeating, or wasting your food and the money you paid for it. A new restaurant makes all foods in miniature size to accommodate proper good portioning.

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Alzheimer's Study: How Smart Were You When You Were 20?

by Boomer Babe

Damage has already occurred in the Alzheimer's patient's brain before signs like memory loss or confusion are observed. But there are some persons whose brains are diseased by dementia that never show signs of memory impairment....

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New Techique Identifies Nano Changes In Normal Cells Before Cancers Develop

by Boomer Babe

A study by biomedical researchers at Northwestern's McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science has verified that normal cells exhibit changes in their nanostructures long before cancers occur in the body, and they have developed a technique to identify these changes. Will these discoveries lead to accessible pre-cancer screening tests?

BottleClip Bike Water Bottle Holder

by Chris Weiss

An interesting, if not useful design, the BottleClip is a new take on attaching your water bottle to your bike.

Japan Animal Referral Medical Center Calls For Dogs To Give Blood

by Steve Levenstein

Japan's booming pet population is aging along with its owners, increasing the need for a steady source of dog blood. The Japan Animal Referral Medical Center is hoping a recent Dog Blood Donor Clinic will convince owners it's better to give than to receive.

Chewing Robot Chomps Away At Summer Science Exhibition

by T Goodman

If the human jaw was not so complex, perhaps a Chewing Robot would not be an asset to dental research. But the jaw lets us chew in so many different ways, that humans turn out to be not-so-efficient testers of dental materials.

Locust Experiments May Lead To New Treatments For Strokes, Migraines, & Epilepsy

by Boomer Babe

Scientists at Queen's University in Canada have discovered a link betwen locust comas and human strokes, migraines and epilepsy. This is not only an interesting scientific finding, but it may lead to new drugs to prevent or alleviate the occurances of brain disturbances in humans.

Researchers Discover Fountain Of Youth In Bats

by Boomer Babe

I know the title seems like it's right out of one of those hokey ads from a vitamin company, but what I'm about to share are the results of a real scientific finding by a group of researchers in San Antonio, Texas -- reported in the July issue of the Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology. (FASEB Journal).

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New Hospice Service For Pets: Pet Peace Of Mind

by Lady Bee

What happens to pets when their owners have terminal illnesses? Unfortunately, many of them end up in already overcrowded shelters. But Pet Peace Of Mind, a program developed by the Rev. Delana Taylor McNac for the Hospice of Green County Inc. in Tulsa, has a solution that's good for the patient and good for the pet.

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Dental Plaque Detection Camera Puts Your Teeth On TV

by Steve Levenstein

Dental-ivision? It's the ultimate reality show, and besides, what would you rather watch: oral hygiene or Oral Roberts? Thanks to the Miharu Dental Intraoral Plaque Detection Camera, you CAN handle the tooth, right in your own living room.