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Of Bears and Berries: Return of Wolves Aids Grizzly Bears in Yellowstone
July 29, 2013 A new study suggests that the return of wolves to Yellowstone National Park is beginning to bring back a key part of the diet of grizzly bears that has been missing for much of the past century -- ... > full story -
Bacterial Blockade: How Gut Microbes Can Inactivate Cardiac Drugs
July 25, 2013 Researchers have identified a pair of genes which appear to be responsible for allowing a specific strain of bacteria in the human gut to break down Lanoxin -- a widely prescribed cardiac drug -- ... > full story -
Women's Height Linked to Cancer Risk, Study Finds
July 25, 2013 The taller a postmenopausal woman is, the greater her risk for developing cancer, according to a new ... > full story -
'Weightism' Increases Risk for Becoming, Staying Obese
July 24, 2013 Weight discrimination may increase risk for obesity rather than motivating individuals to lose weight, according to new ... > full story -
Pocket-Sized Sensor Gives Instant Fat Burning Updates
July 24, 2013 Fitness fanatics may soon be able to gauge if their hard work is paying off without the need for weighing scales thanks to a new device that can instantly tell if your body is burning ... > full story -
Physical Inactivity, Poor Diet and Smoking Linked to Disability in Older Population
July 24, 2013 An unhealthy lifestyle is associated with a greater likelihood of developing disability over the age of 65, with the risk increasing progressively with the number of unhealthy behaviors, suggests a ... > full story -
Athletes Need to Be Careful to Monitor Diet, Weight to Maintain Muscle Mass
July 23, 2013 Athletes seeking a healthy performance weight should eat high fiber, low-fat food balanced with their training regimen in order to maintain muscle while still burning fat, according to a new ... > full story -
Skipping Breakfast May Increase Coronary Heart Disease Risk
July 22, 2013 A large 16-year study finds men who reported that they skipped breakfast had higher risk of heart attack or death from coronary heart disease. The timing of meals, whether it’s missing a meal ... > full story -
Weight Is a Factor in Graduate School Admissions
July 22, 2013 Want to go to graduate school? Your weight could determine whether or not you receive an offer of ... > full story -
Too Many Antioxidants? Resveratrol Blocks Many Cardiovascular Benefits of Exercise
July 22, 2013 In older men, a natural antioxidant compound found in red grapes and other plants – called resveratrol – blocks many of the cardiovascular benefits of exercise, according to new ... > full story
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