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Food Fortification With Vitamin B12 In Addition To Folic Acid Could Reduce Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease (p 227)
Authors of a research letter in this week's issue of THE LANCET conclude that vitamin B12 in addition to folic acid should be used to fortify food to lower concentrations of the blood protein homocysteine, thereby potentially reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. Mandatory fortification of... view more (2002-01-17)

Caught in the Cobweb
Turbulent and Colourful LMC Region Imaged from La Silla   view more (2004-12-10)

Tropical Atlantic cooling and African deforestation correlate to drought, report scientists
Against the backdrop of the Montreal Summit on global climate being held this week, an article on African droughts and monsoons, by a University of California, Santa Barbara scientist and others, which appears in the December issue of the journal Geology, underlines concern about the effects of... view more (2005-12-05)

Patient information booklets fail to reduce consultation rates
Widespread distribution of information booklets on minor illness is unlikely to reduce demand for health services and therefore may have a limited role in the National Health Service, conclude two studies in this week's BMJ. The first study included almost 4,000 patients in England who were sent... view more (2001-05-16)

The Wild, Hidden Cousin of SN 1987A
Over a decade after it exploded, one of the nearest supernovae in the last 25 years has been identified. This result was made possible by combining data from the vast online archives from many of the world's premier telescopes.   view more (2008-09-26)

COX2 inhibitor could offer benefits over other anti-inflammatory drugs for osteoarthritis (pp 639, 665, 675)
Results of an international multi-centre study in this week's issue of THE LANCET suggest that the COX2 inhibitor lumiracoxib could be an effective treatment for osteoarthritis-its use was associated with an 80% reduction in gastric complications compared with other conventional anti-inflammatory... view more (2004-08-18)

Exercise helps reduce pain in old age
People who exercise regularly experience 25% less muscle and joint pain in their old age than people who are less active.   view more (2005-09-19)

CU researchers shed light on light-emitting nanodevice
An interdisciplinary team of Cornell nanotechnology researchers has unraveled some of the fundamental physics of a material that holds promise for light-emitting, flexible semiconductors.   view more (2007-10-09)

Can condoms prevent sexually transmitted infections other than HIV?
Consistent condom use can reduce the spread of HIV, but are they the answer to rising rates of other sexually transmitted infections"   view more (2008-01-25)

Compact, wavelength-on-demand Quantum Cascade Laser chip offers ultra-sensitive chemical sensing
Engineers from Harvard University have demonstrated a highly versatile, compact and portable Quantum Cascade Laser sensor for the fast detection of a large number of chemicals, ranging from infinitesimal traces of gases to liquids, by broad tuning of the emission wavelength.   view more (2007-12-04)

Low-fat diet possibly linked to lower risk of ovarian cancer
A low-fat diet may decrease the risk of ovarian cancer in postmenopausal women.   view more (2007-10-10)

Most of Arctic's Near-Surface Permafrost May Thaw by 2100
Global warming may decimate the top 10 feet (3 meters) or more of perennially frozen soil across the Northern Hemisphere, altering ecosystems as well as damaging buildings and roads across Canada, Alaska, and Russia.   view more (2005-12-20)

Surgery for Child Apnea Leads to Weight Gain
A study by a University at Buffalo pediatric researcher investigating the causes of weight gain in children after they have their tonsils and adenoids removed to treat sleep-disordered breathing has shown that removing these tissues results in less fidgeting and other non-exercise motor activity.   view more (2006-03-01)

Emissions rising faster this decade than last
The latest figures on the global carbon budget to be released in Washington and Paris today indicate a four-fold increase in growth rate of human-generated carbon dioxide emissions since 2000.   view more (2008-10-02)

Low-level heat wrap therapy safely reduces low back pain and improves mobility in the workplace
The use of continuous low-level heat wrap therapy (CLHT) significantly reduces acute low back pain and related disability and improves occupational performance of employees in physically demanding jobs suffering from acute low back pain.   view more (2006-01-23)

Extremely low dose CT coronary angiography shows promise in assessing cardiac function
Extremely low dose CT coronary angiography can be used to measure cardiac function and has the potential for use when other commonly used examinations are limited, a preliminary study indicates.   view more (2008-04-14)

ESC Congress 2003: CHARM Programme demonstrates clear benefits of candesartan in the treatment of a broad spectrum of heart failure patients
IMPORTANT: This press release accompanies both a presentation and an ESC press conference given at the ESC Congress 2003. Written by the investigator himself/herself, this press release does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the European Society of Cardiology Hot Line I - Medical Treatment /... view more (2003-08-31)

Methane gas levels begin to increase again
The amount of methane in Earth's atmosphere shot up in 2007, bringing to an end a period of about a decade in which atmospheric levels of the potent greenhouse gas were essentially stable, according to a team led by MIT researchers.   view more (2008-10-30)

U of M study identifies factors associated with successful weight loss in teens
Participating in moderate to vigorous physical activity and limiting time in front of the television are some of the keys to successful weight loss in teens, according to researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School.   view more (2007-03-28)

Using HEPA filters may improve cardiovascular health
One day doctors may recommend using high efficiency particle air (HEPA) filters along with weight loss, smoking cessation, and exercise to improve cardiovascular health, according to researchers in Denmark.   view more (2008-02-15)

Ultraviolet radiation induced flux of nitrogen oxides from pine needles
In the latest edition of Nature (March 13th, 2003) a group of scientist led by professor Pertti Hari from the University of Helsinki presents a novel observation: ultraviolet radiation induced a flux of nitrogen oxides (NOx) from pine needles to the atmosphere. This result is interesting because... view more (2003-03-14)

Study Calls For Cheaper Antitoxins For Plant Poisoning In Less-developed Countries (p 1041)
Antitoxins for plant poisoning and antidotes to snake venom should be included in the global drive to reduce costs and increase access to drugs in less-developed regions of the world, conclude authors of a research letter in this week's issue of THE LANCET. Oleander self-poisoning is common in Sri... view more (2003-09-24)

Eating less fat may lower breast-cancer risk, have little impact on colon-cancer, heart-disease risk
Adopting a low-fat diet in later life and following such a regimen for nearly a decade does not appear to have a significant impact on reducing the overall risk of breast cancer, colorectal cancer or heart disease.   view more (2006-02-08)

Leverhulme Trust Major Research Fellowships for Manchester academics
Two academics from The University of Manchester, Professor Hillel Steiner and Professor David Hulme, have received Leverhulme Trust Major Research Fellowships- one of the most prestigious research awards in the UK. More than 200 academics apply for the award each year, and only around 25 are... view more (2005-03-08)

New research finds that cholesterol busting statins also reduce blood pressure
A new study led by researchers at Warwick Medical School at the University of Warwick reveals that patients using cholesterol busting statins get a bonus benefit from such drugs as the Warwick researchers have now found that statins also have a positive effect on blood pressure levels.   view more (2007-03-09)
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