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- Meddling with male malaria mosquito 'mating plug' to control an epidemic
- 'DNA wires' could help physicians diagnose disease
- Red wine compound could help seniors walk away from mobility problems
- Good mood foods: Some flavors in some foods resemble a prescription mood stabilizer
- What’s best for very low birth weight babies
| Meddling with male malaria mosquito 'mating plug' to control an epidemic Posted: 19 Aug 2012 06:11 PM PDT Using information about the unique mating practices of the male malaria mosquito - which, unlike any other insect, inserts a plug to seal its sperm inside the female - scientists are zeroing in on a birth-control drug for Anopheles mosquitoes, deadly carriers of the disease that threatens 3 billion people, has infected more than 215 million and kills 655,000 annually.  |
| 'DNA wires' could help physicians diagnose disease Posted: 19 Aug 2012 12:37 PM PDT Scientists have found that Mother Nature uses DNA as a wire to detect the constantly occurring genetic damage and mistakes that can result in diseases like cancer. DNA wires are potentially useful in identifying people at risk for certain diseases.  |
| Red wine compound could help seniors walk away from mobility problems Posted: 19 Aug 2012 12:34 PM PDT In a stride toward better health in later life, scientists have reported that resveratrol, the so-called "miracle molecule" found in red wine, might help improve mobility and prevent life-threatening falls among older people.  |
| Good mood foods: Some flavors in some foods resemble a prescription mood stabilizer Posted: 19 Aug 2012 12:34 PM PDT New evidence reveals the possibility of mood-enhancing effects associated with some flavors, stemming at least in part from natural ingredients bearing a striking chemical similarity to valproic acid, a widely used prescription mood-stabilizing drug, scientists have reported. This effect joins those previously reported for chocolate, teas and some other known comfort foods.  |
| What’s best for very low birth weight babies Posted: 16 Aug 2012 05:15 PM PDT While the health benefits of breast feeding baby are well known, a new study finds that, for very low birth weight (VLBW) babies, a small amount of fortification can improve growth rates without sacrificing the benefits associated with mother's milk. Human milk provides babies with exactly the right nutrients for growth and also helps protect against infections and diseases. Breast fed babies are less likely to have diarrhea or vomiting, they have fewer chest and ear infections, and long term are less likely to become obese or develop eczema. However, in hospitals human milk is also associated with slower growth in the first few months of life compared to formula-fed infants.  |
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