Matisse: an Era ..a multi-personality
prof. Francesco CarelliUniversity of Milan, Rome “I have worked to enrich my intelligence and meet my mind’s various needs, striving with all of my being for an understanding of the different interpretations of art given by the ancient and modern masters.” Henri Matisse, ‘Notes d’un…
The Dark Matter of the Genome
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What’s the Deal with That Bad Breath?
An occasional battle with bad breath is unfortunately an experience many share, and researchers estimate that more than 80 million Americans suffer from chronic halitosis.Nico Geurs, DDS, the Dr. Tommy Weatherford/Dr. Kent Palcanis Endowed Professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry,…
Asthma pill could reduce symptoms in severe sufferers
“This new drug could be a game changer for future treatment of asthma” – Professor Chris Brightling, NIHR Senior Research Fellow at the University of Leicester The first new asthma pill for nearly 20 years has the power to significantly reduce the severity of the…
American Dental Hygienists’ Association on Interdental Cleaning
American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) advocates for dental hygiene practice that is both evidence-based and patient/client-centered. ADHA’s newly revised Standards for Clinical Dental Hygiene Practice emphasize that the dental hygiene care plan be personalized according to the individual’s unique oral health needs, general health status,…
Individualizing Weight Management Program May Increase Success Rate
Health coaches can customize program to help clients Adapting a weight management program to the client’s personality may help improve success rates, according to South Dakota State University health and nutritional sciences researcher Lacey McCormack. This is one of the preliminary findings of a study…
Combination Therapy for Type 1 Diabetes Improves Blood Glucose Control
Regimen of three medications also helped people with Type 1 diabetes shed pounds A combination of three medications—dapagliflozin, liraglutide and insulin—helped people with Type 1 diabetes improve blood sugar control and lose weight, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of…
Soy May Help Protect Women with PCOS From Diabetes, Heart Disease
Soy isoflavone supplements boosted markers of metabolic, cardiovascular health Women who have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)—a common cause of female infertility—may be able to improve their metabolic and cardiovascular health by consuming soy isoflavones, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal…
Vitamin D Levels May Drop When Women Stop Using Birth Control
Women who are trying to conceive should take action to maintain adequate levels Women risk having their vitamin D levels fall when they stop using birth control pills or other contraceptives containing estrogen, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of…
Heart Failure After First Heart Attack May Increase Cancer Risk
People who develop heart failure after their first heart attack have a greater risk of developing cancer when compared to first-time heart attack survivors without heart failure, according to a study today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.Heart failure refers to a…
Experts Warn of Hidden Risks of Do-It-Yourself Brain Stimulation
Research suggests that the application of current to the brain-known as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)-may enhance cognition and lessen symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other conditions. While tDCS devices can be built with simple tools, experts are cautioning do-it-yourself users that there may be…