Spacecraft Completes Biggest Maneuver
PASADENA, Calif. — NASA's Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft successfully refined its flight path Wednesday with the biggest maneuver planned for the mission's journey between Earth and Mars.
Study Offers Clue as To Why Alcohol Is Addicting
SAN FRANCISCO-Drinking alcohol leads to the release of endorphins in areas of the brain that produce feelings of pleasure and reward, according to a study led by researchers at the Ernest Gallo Clinic and Research Center at the University of California, San Francisco.
Diet Rich In Slowly Digested Carbs Reduces Markers Of Inflammation In Overweight And Obese Adults
SEATTLE – Among overweight and obese adults, a diet rich in slowly digested carbohydrates, such as whole grains, legumes and other high-fiber foods, significantly reduces markers of inflammation associated with chronic disease, according to a new study by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Such a “low-glycemic-load†diet, which does not cause blood-glucose levels to spike, […]
Researchers Isolate Messenger Protein Linking Exercise to Health Benefits
BOSTON–A team led by researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has isolated a natural hormone from muscle cells that triggers some of the key health benefits of exercise. They say the protein, which serves as a chemical messenger, is a highly promising candidate for development as a novel treatment for diabetes, obesity and perhaps other disorders, […]