Good News for Aging Eyes
Debilitating eyesight problems are on the decline for older Americans
Rhode Island Prohibits Indoor Tanning for Minors
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Rhode Island took a great step yesterday to protect youth from the dangers of skin cancer by prohibiting the use of indoor tanning beds by minors under the age of 18 without parental consent.
Omega-3 Fatty Acid and Curry Spice Repair Tissue Damage, Preserve Walking Ability in Rats with Spinal-Cord Injury
UCLA researchers have discovered that a diet enriched with a popular omega-3 fatty acid and an ingredient in curry spice helps to preserve walking ability in rats that have experienced damage to their spinal cords.
Seeing Fattening-Food Pictures Triggers Hunger, Appetite; the Proof Is In the Brain
A picture may be worth a thousand calories, a new study suggests. Looking at images of high-calorie foods stimulates the brain’s appetite control center and results in an increased desire for food, according to the study, which will be presented Monday at The Endocrine Society’s 94th Annual Meeting in Houston.