A Laboratory of the Future Human Experience
If you’ve ever blamed your gray hair on stress, you weren’t far from the truth. Genotoxic stress–the kind that can damage a cell’s DNA–causes hair to whiten over time, according to a new study. Continue reading… “Gray Hair Signals DNA Has Been Damaged”
New research led by the University of Cincinnati (UC) suggests that the hunger hormone ghrelin is activated by fats from the foods we eat-not those made in the body-in order to optimize nutrient metabolism and promote the storage of body fat.
The findings, the study’s author says, turn the current model about ghrelin on its head and point to a novel stomach enzyme (GOAT) responsible for the ghrelin activation process that could be targeted in future treatments for metabolic diseases. Continue reading… “Fire Up Your Hunger Hormone”
Tired of wondering how bad your breath really smells sometimes? Researchers have developed a tiny breath test that can detect bad-breath bacteria in your mouth. Continue reading… “Pocket-Size Breath Test”
We’re not popping government-issued Soma tablets yet, but a new study out of Japan suggests a decidedly Brave New World approach to mental health. Continue reading… “Lithium In Your H20”
The traditional stroller hasn’t changed too much in over a century, you still need to move the thing using good old fashioned walking power. And while this Taga trike may not be the first Taga isn’t the first pedal powered vehicle with space to load up the kiddies, it does put add a few new levels of convenience to the way you schlep your offspring around. Continue reading… “Taga Stroller/Trike”
A young medical researcher in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Tel Aviv University is giving hope to the millions of people who may otherwise die of sudden heart attacks. Dr. Sharon Zlochiver has developed a mathematical model to predict heart attacks. Continue reading… “Model To Determine When Heart Attacks Will Occur”
A woman who went on an intense grapefruit-based diet developed a blood clot in her leg and risked losing the limb, US doctors have reported.The unusual case, written up in the Lancet medical journal, occurred in Washington state in November last year.
Medics concluded grapefruit had affected the way the 42-year-old’s body processed her contraceptive pill.
A UK expert stressed this was an unusual case, but said extreme diets may have “unpredictable consequences”.
Continue reading… “Grapefruit Diet Risk Exposed”
When doctors need to perform a coronary bypass, it typically involves cracking open the patient’s chest and stopping all functions of the heart. From Waseda University in Japan comes a robot that could end the need for that second step, at least. Continue reading… “Japanese Surgical Robot”
How many ab-exercise devices are there – a million? And how many really give you any benefit over just doing crunches on a mat? Very few, I’d wager, though the AbCoaster, which just came out with a home version of its ab-crunching contraption, is the latest to make a case. Resembling a cardio machine, the ‘Coaster supports your knees while you pull up your legs in a “natural arc motion,” similar to leg raises. You can swivel the kneepad to do obleiks, it works the entire abdominal muscle, reduces unnecessary stresses… blahblahblah. Continue reading… “AbCoaster”
ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug. 7 (UPI) — A Minnesota man has learned an important lesson: If you want your testicles removed, leave it to the professionals. Continue reading… “Don’t Try This At Home..EVER!!”
We accept on a regular basis the premise that our minds are being screwed with. Advertisers, politicians, magicians; we accept that they know the tricks to pull the wool over our eyes. But as it turns out, the ways in which your head is being truly and royally messed with the most, are coming from inside.
Please be advised that your brain does not want you reading the following list, and may kill you to protect its secrets. These include… Continue reading… “5 Ways Your Brain Is Messing With You”
If you fancy a workout watch — one that tracks your time, calories burned, and gives you a bit of training challenge — then the new FR 60 may be for you. But for $130, don’t expect it to tell you how to get where you’re going or much else. Continue reading… “Workout Watch”
