Brain

Throwing Out The Garbage: Cancer Drug Clears Toxic Proteins From The Brain

By Christie Rizk | May 10, 2013 12:15 AM EDT

Researchers use small doses of a leukemia drug to treat neurodegenerative diseases in a new study.

High Protein Breakfast

High Protein Breakfast Benefits: Appetite Control, Reduced Snacking

By Ashik Siddique | Mar 26, 2013 05:54 PM EDT

A high-protein breakfast's benefits can include controlling your appetite and reducing food cravings for fatty snacks later in the day, says a new brain imaging study on overweight and obese teenagers.

Boosted Protein May Protect Against Cancer, Aging, Turns Mice Into Mini Olympians

By Makini Brice | Dec 17, 2012 01:06 PM EST

Scientists believe that they have discovered a protein that protects against both cancer and aging.

women, obesity

High-Protein Diet May Help Some People Shed Pounds

By Genevra Pittman | Nov 01, 2012 11:50 AM EDT

Dieters who eat meals and snacks high in protein might lose a bit more weight than those who get less protein and more carbohydrates.

sex

Sex Produces "Remarkable" Responses in Female Genes Linked to Fertility, Behavior and Sleep and Eating Patterns

By Christine Hsu | Sep 12, 2012 11:54 AM EDT

Sex can trigger "remarkable" responses in women, including altered fertility, immunity, libido as well as changes in eating and sleep patterns, according to a new study.

lung cancer

Discovery Could Help in Treatment of Deadly Lung Cancer

By Amber Moore | Sep 08, 2012 12:07 PM EDT

Scientists have discovered two molecules in the cell that may open new doors in the treatment of a highly aggressive form of lung cancer called small cell lung cancer.

muscle

"Hulk" Gene Discovered: Protein Builds Bigger and Stronger Muscles Without Working Out

By Christine Hsu | Aug 31, 2012 04:57 PM EDT

Want to get jacked, but too lazy to hit the weight room?

vaccines research

Artificial Molecule Halts Cancer In Its Tracks

By Amber Moore | Aug 26, 2012 05:53 AM EDT

For years researchers were trying to shut down molecules that promote cancer growth. Now, U.S researchers have developed an artificial molecule, a stapled peptide, that stops the effects of a molecule in cancer development.

neuron

Incredible Video Footage Reveals Just What Happens Inside the Human Brain

By Christine Hsu | Aug 23, 2012 11:02 AM EDT

Scientists have been able to capture on video how the brain works from inside.

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