Posted on February - 06 - 2012
Malaria remains a worldwide scourge, but scientists at Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute believe they have found a way to get the mosquitoes to help stop passing the disease to humans. They have shown that they can genetically engineer Anopheles mosquitoes’ immune systems to block transmission of the malaria-causing parasite. Specifically, the scientists engineer the mosquitoes to produce a higher than normal level of an immune system protein called Re12 when they feed on human blood to boost the parasite fighting capabilities.
They found their modified mosquitoes live as long and can compete for survival with the disease-transmitting mosquitoes. <
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Posted on January - 23 - 2012
Weight loss massage is a popular method of helping you shed extra pounds. Weight loss and massage may seem like two unrelated things, but research has shown that treating yourself to a body massage after a good workout may actually help you in your quest for weight loss. Read on to learn more about how massage can help you lose weight.
Muscle Recovery and Development
A weight loss massage greatly contributes to muscle recovery and development, which is extremely important if you wish to achieve successful weight loss. After a strenuous workout, muscles are in need of nutrients to be able to recover for the strain.
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Posted on January - 16 - 2012
Seattle, WA – The FDA is now testing all oranges out of Brazil for an unapproved fungicide first discovered by Coca-Cola which makes popular brands like Minute Maid and Simply Orange.
While there is not a recall, some local grocery stores like PCC have already pulled those orange juice brands until the tests are complete.
Joe Bizzare with Ken’s Market is waiting for word on how much to raise the price of orange juice.
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Posted on January - 10 - 2012
Jan. 6, 2012 — All asthma is not the same. As a result, a new study shows many people with asthma are not helped by corticosteroid medication prescribed to control their breathing problems.
The government-funded study is one of the largest to delve into the biology of asthma.
Researchers collected data on nearly 1,000 people with asthma who were enrolled in nine clinical trials sponsored by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.
Most of the studies followed patients over time and collected samples of mucus from the lower part of the lungs.
Researchers checked the samples for certain kinds of white blood cells, called eosinophils, that cause airway inflammation.
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