| In the Future, We May Grow Meat |
1/15/2010 |
| MSNBC.com - Scientists have 'grown' pork from stem cells in an effort to develop non-farming methods to produce food on a worldwide scale. Lab-engineered food, a concept that still seems a little 'icky,' offers many potential benefits. |
| Spices May Boost Health Status |
12/29/2009 |
| VitalChoice.com - Cinnamon has been shown to assist in glucose management. Oregano is a powerful antioxidant. Now, pepper and turmeric show anti-tumor signs in the test tube. Spicing things up may help preserve your health. |
| Fountain of Youth is Low-Cal |
12/22/2009 |
| PHYSORG.com - Scientists have shown exactly how restricted calorie diets -- specifically in the form of restricted glucose -- help human cells live longer. This discovery could help lead to drugs and treatments that slow human aging and prevent cancer.
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| Faster and Cheaper DNA Sequencing |
12/20/2009 |
| Physorg.com - Biomedical engineers have devised a method for making future genome sequencing faster and cheaper by eliminating the expensive, time-consuming and error-prone step of DNA amplification.
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| Transforming Moment" in Cancer Research |
12/16/2009 |
| Reuters - Scientists completed a genetic map of two types of cancer. They plan to continue to sequence cancer genes to gain understanding of what makes cancer tick. This is an early glimpse of the future of cancer medicine. |
| Stem Cell Creation Steps Up in Efficiency |
11/19/2009 |
| ScienceDaily - Scientists have developed a method that improves the efficiency of creating stem cells from human adult tissue, without the use of embryonic cells. The research makes great strides in addressing a major practical challenge in the development of stem-cell-based medicine. |
| Baby Boomers May Prove More Disabled Than Their Elders |
11/13/2009 |
| HealthDay News - Data analysis suggests that there will be more disability in the current crop of Baby Boomers, as they move into their 60s. This certainly spells trouble for our healthcare system and our quality of life. But anyone can take immediate steps to improve their health. |
| Omega-3s Help Protect Skin from Serious Damage |
11/13/2009 |
| PRWEB Online - New studies suggest that omega-3 fats from oily fish and fish oil supplements help protect the skin from sun damage and can help prevent skin cancer by boosting the immune system. |
| Losing Weight Cuts Cancer Chances |
11/6/2009 |
| WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Having too much body fat causes nearly half the cases of endometrial cancer -- a type of cancer of the uterus -- and a third of esophageal cancer cases, the American Institute for Cancer Research said. |
| To Drink or Not to Drink? |
11/4/2009 |
| Wine Spectator - For years, studies have indicated that wine, consumed in moderation, improves heart and circulatory health. But is it the alcohol, or is there something particular to wine? Recent studies indicate the plant compounds present in wine play a crucial role. Other studies indicate alcohol may actually raise the risk of heart disease. |
| Ray Kurzweil selected as recipient of the 2009 Economist Innovation Award |
10/25/2009 |
| The Economist - Ray Kurzweil has been selected as the recipient of the 2009 Economist Innovation Award in the category of Computing and Telecommunication for his optical character recognition and speech recognition technology. The awards, described as the “Oscars of Innovation,” celebrate individual innovators whose work has had the greatest impact on business and/or society. Ray will be formally presented with this prestigious honor during a ceremony on October 29th 2009 at The Science Museum in London, England. |
| Immortality |
10/13/2009 |
| "The Current" on CBC -
These days if you want immortality .. well it may only be a matter of waiting. Dr. Ray Kurzweil says that a form of immortality is only forty years away. He predicts an explosion of technological advances in nanotechnology and biotechnology |
| Supplements in Space |
10/9/2009 |
| Nutraceuticalsworld.com - Even in space, a multi-vitamin and omega-3 supplement are advised to support good health and to maintain the human body under strain and exertion. These two supplements have been tested on space flights and are now being examined aboard the International Space Station. |
| Genetic Tweak Slows Aging in Mice |
10/1/2009 |
| By disabling a gene involved in an important biochemical signaling pathway, scientists have discovered a way to mimic the well-known anti-aging benefits of caloric restriction, allowing mice to live longer and healthier lives. |
| Vegetables Key to Bone Health |
10/1/2009 |
| ezinearticles.com - Consumption of meat and dairy can contribute to weakened bones and mineral loss. To maintain healthy bones, an alkaline diet is recommended, de-emphasizing meat products and supporting a balance in the body. |
