Drinking coffee and the increase risk of having a heart attack has been under debate for a long time. Some researchers say the risk lies within your genes, and one particular variation in a gene can slow metabolism of caffeine and increase the risk of heart attack. Coffee is the most commonly stimulant used around the world by millions of…
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The Latest Asthma Research
Asthma is a serious condition affecting millions of people. Its rapid rise among all developed countries is cause for deep concern. In response to this alarming trend, researchers are working diligently to find more effective treatments for those already diagnosed with the disease, and possibly a cure to stop its progression. According to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences,…
What Is Hgh
HGH is the acronym for Human Growth Hormone. It was discovered about a half century ago, but it wasn’t until sometime in the 1970s that researchers and scientists actually figured out the role of HGH in the body. For those intervening years, HGH remained a mystery compound – though it had been isolated in the human body, it remained a…
Scientists Discover Links Between Hair Loss And Genetics
Scientists from the University of Bonn recently discovered a gene that is responsible for a hereditary form of hair loss known as Hypotrichosis simplex. The research is the first-ever to identify a specific receptor that is essential for hair growth. The researchers said that their findings will lead to new breakthroughs that could resolve the problem of hair loss. “Although…
Technology And The Pace Of Change In Our Lives Is Becoming More Rapid
The pace of change is accelerating. In today’s vernacular, the paradigm shift is happening twice as fast. Technology of today, will be obsolete shortly. In the case of information technology, in less than one year, progress is doubling. Information technology covers more than computers, software and electronics. Researchers are making vast strides in health care issues, medicine and drugs. They…
Can Hair Dye Cause Cancer In Women
Women want the dye to be present on the hair, but not on the scalp. Among women with other slow genes (the “CYP1A2 slow” phenotype), exclusive permanent hair dye use was associated with a 2.5-fold increased risk. Large epidemiological studies show no elevated health risk for women using hair dyes. Now, an equally important part of the study is those…
Setis Online Quest For Extra Terrestrials
Space. The great beyond. Are we alone in the galaxy? Researchers at the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence, or SETI, have pondered the question for years. Drawing on high-powered radio telescopes, SETI has been scanning the stars for years, searching for answers to the questions that our existence poses. While the search has relied upon private funding and dedicated researchers for…
The Strong Connection Between Sleep Deprivation And Weight Gain
The number of overweight children is growing at such an alarming rate. In a nutshell, children today are now spending less time playing outside and exercising, therefore having more time in front of the television, computer, or video game consoles. A normal family today may have less free time to prepare nutritious, home cooked meals for the day. This situation…
Hormone May Be A Real Fountain Of Youth
Researchers recently discovered a hormone that may extend your life. Thus far this hormone has only extended the life of several mice, however it may help scientists develop new drugs that can expand our lives as well. Wouldn’t it be great if scientists discovered the real life fountain of youth? The idea may not be as far fetched as we…