Coconut Oil Could Combat Tooth Decay
September 28, 2012 by Society for General Microbiology
Digested coconut oil is able to attack the bacteria that cause tooth decay It is a natural antibiotic that could be incorporated into commercial dental care products, say scientists presenting their work at the Society for General...
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Study Identifies Risk Factors for Compli…
September 15, 2011 by Lauren Pearson & Kayee Ip
Findings aim to help patients and surgeons address potential risks before surgical procedures In the last 20 years, due to diagnostic and surgical advances, more and more patients have become appropriate candidates for spine surgery, and the...
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More gene links to breast cancer risk
October 19, 2012 by Vanderbilt University
The well-known BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations linked to breast cancer are rare and have a strong effect on cancer risk But since these mutations only contribute to a small percentage of breast cancers, much of the genetic...
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Scientists Discover How the Brain Ages
September 12, 2012 by Newcastle University
Researchers at Newcastle University have revealed the mechanism by which neurons, the nerve cells in the brain and other parts of the body, age. The research, published today in Aging Cell, opens up new avenues of understanding...
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The Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill Hel…
January 18, 2012 by European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology
The combined oral contraceptive pill does alleviates the symptoms of painful menstrual periods A large Scandinavian study that has been running for 30 years has finally provided convincing evidence that the combined oral contraceptive pill does, indeed, alleviate the symptoms...
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Teens Use Tanning Beds to Look Good Desp…
May 16, 2011 by Todd Edwards
You're So Vain: New Survey Shows Teens Use Tanning Beds to Look Good Despite Knowing Health Risks For many teens and young adults, living in the moment is all about having fun, looking good and not worrying...
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