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Giant frog jumps continents
A giant frog fossil from Madagascar dubbed Beelzebufo or 'the frog from Hell' has been identified by scientists from UCL (University College London) and Stony Brook University, New York.   view more (2008-02-19)

Fish oils may hold key to cutting deaths from heart disease
Heart patients are being asked to eat more fish as part of a University of Edinburgh study in a study to see if improved diet can reduce the risk of coronary attacks. The study will look at the way fish and fish oil supplements could help reduce inflammation of the arteries and break down the blood... view more (2003-03-27)

Foods high in conjugated linoleic acids can enrich breast milk
Have a cookie before breast-feeding, mom? Eating special cookies enriched with conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) can increase the level of these potentially healthful fatty acids in breast milk, reports a recent study in the journal Nutrition Research.   view more (2008-07-29)

Study shows cholesterol-lowering power of dietitian visits
Worried about your cholesterol? You may want to schedule a few appointments with a registered dietitian, to get some sound advice about how to shape up your eating habits, according to a new national study led by University of Michigan Health System researchers.   view more (2008-03-05)

Corner stores capture kids on morning commute
In most cities, the corner store, with its chips, soda and candy, is ubiquitous. Convenient for the neighborhood residents, but also researchers are discovering, a major snack source for school age children.   view more (2008-10-06)

Chalmers education strengthens the competence of General Motors engineers worldwide
Thanks to Chalmers' great competence in Automotive safety, the Swedish university has been given the assignment to develop and deliver the course Global Automotive Safety Engineering to GM engineers. The first course will commence at the end of January with 20 participants representing six nations... view more (2003-02-03)

Carnegie Mellon studies how climate change impacts food production
The old adage, "We are what we eat,'' may be the latest recipe for success when it comes to curbing the perils of global climate warming.   view more (2008-04-22)

Sweeter grass does not lead to more milk
Contrary to general expectations, the characteristics of different varieties of perennial ryegrass such as sugar content do not influence the feed intake of grazing dairy cows. Moreover cell wall degradability characteristics were not different among perennial ryegrass varieties. Research carried... view more (2004-09-22)

Karolinska Institutet to coordinate EU Network of Excellence
One of the programs within the EU's new commitments to create major networks of excellence to bring together competence will be directed from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. The EU Commission will be allocating EUR14 million over a five-year period. Professor Jan-Ã"¦ke Gustafsson and... view more (2003-08-20)

Researchers Reveal Soya's Effects On Breast Tissue
Eating a diet rich in soya products such as tofu can affect the make-up of breast tissue, potentially reducing the risk of breast cancer, according to a new study* from Cancer Research UK. Scientists have previously suggested that soya intake might contribute to the low rates of breast cancer in... view more (2002-07-04)

People with anorexia less likely to be blamed when biology, genetics explained
People given a biological and genetics-based explanation for the causes of anorexia nervosa were less likely to blame people with anorexia for their illness than those given a sociocultural explanation, a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study found.   view more (2008-01-11)

Diet a major factor in breast cancer - time for government action
Hamburg, Germany: The rapid increase in the knowledge of breast cancer determinants and the continuing increase in incidence of breast cancer means that it is time to move from knowledge to action, a scientist said today (Friday 19 March) at the 4th European Breast Cancer Conference. Dr. Franco... view more (2004-03-17)

Training primary teachers to give Spanish lessons
Primary school children in around ten Bristol schools will get a 'flying start' in learning Spanish thanks to an initiative by the University of the West of England. This novel idea recognises that Spanish is actually one of the most widely spoken European languages, with up to one-quarter of the... view more (2002-10-25)

Study identifies part of brain responsible for tone deafness
A new study has discovered that the brains of people suffering from tone-deafness are in fact lacking in white matter.   view more (2006-10-02)

Restoring fish populations leads to tough choice for Great Lakes Gulls
You might think that stocking the Great Lakes with things like trout and salmon would be good for the herring gull. The birds often eat from the water, so it would be natural to assume that more fish would mean better dining.   view more (2008-05-15)

Is fear of gaining weight keeping many women from trying to quit smoking?
Is a fear of getting fatter partly to blame for the fact that nearly one in five American women still smokes, and many don't try to quit"   view more (2007-11-07)

Student identifies enormous new dinosaur
The remains of one of the largest meat-eating dinosaurs ever found have recently been recognized as representing a new species by a student working at the University of Bristol.   view more (2007-12-12)

Weekends slow weight loss, researchers find
Saturday can be the worst enemy for our waistlines, according to researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.   view more (2008-07-02)

University pioneers ultrasound qualification for healthcare professionals
Patients to benefit from new ultrasound qualification developed by Sheffield Hallam University A new postgraduate qualification in ultrasound practice has been developed by Sheffield Hallam University to ensure health professionals offering scans are competent and safe to practice. The University... view more (2003-07-31)

Ethical committee members have different views on how to evaluate clinical trials
Members of ethical committees, which decide whether or not to grant approval for phase two clinical trials, infrequently use systematic methods when weighing up the risks and benefits of a study, according to research published today (Thursday 1 August) in the Annals of Oncology, the journal of the... view more (2002-07-29)

Meals high in saturated fat impair 'good' cholesterol's ability to protect against clogged arteries
Before you bite into that burger or devour that doughnut, first chew on this: New research shows that just one meal high in saturated fat can affect the body's ability to protect itself against some of the underlying causes of heart disease and stroke.   view more (2006-08-08)

Improper consumption of acidic foods could lead to destroyed enamel
Fruit, yogurt, citric and soft drinks, may seem like harmless snacks and beverages, but improper consumption and overuse may lead to devastating and permanent damage to teeth.   view more (2007-06-26)

Critical care of children at risk because UK medical training has not kept pace
The critical care of children in the UK is under threat because medical training has not kept pace with developments. And the numbers of junior doctors in paediatrics are being cut, contends a children’s intensive care specialist in Archives of Disease in Childhood.   view more (2003-07-18)

Obesity, inactivity as common among cancer survivors as rest of Canadians, study shows
New research supported by the Canadian Cancer Society shows that many cancer survivors in Canada are overweight and inactive, which could put them at risk for health problems, including their cancer returning.   view more (2008-04-21)

Leanest teens are biggest energy users and consumers
Teens who are most physically active and consume the most calories are the leanest, researchers say.   view more (2007-04-09)
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