Global Temperature Report: January 2012

Global climate trend since Nov. 16, 1978: +0.14 C per decade

Global climate trend since Nov. 16, 1978: +0.14 C per decade

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (February 12, 2012) – To solve a mystery, sometimes a great detective need only study the clues in front of him.

PHILADELPHIA—Curcumin, an active component of the Indian curry spice turmeric, may help slow down tumor growth in castration-resistant prostate cancer patients on androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), a study from researchers at Jefferson’s Kimmel Cancer Center suggests.

NEW ORLEANS – New research suggests that consuming between 2,100 and 6,000 calories per day may double the risk of memory loss, or mild cognitive impairment (MCI), among people age 70 and older.