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Popular Diabetes Drugs' Cardiovascular Side Effects Explained
May 3, 2011 — Drugs known as thiazolidinediones, or TZDs for short, are widely used in diabetes treatment, but they come with a downside. The drugs have effects on the kidneys that lead to fluid retention as the ... > full story -
Before You Start Bone-Building Meds, Try Dietary Calcium and Supplements, Experts Urge
May 2, 2011 — Has a bone density scan placed you at risk for osteoporosis, leading your doctor to prescribe a widely advertised bone-building medication? Not so fast! A new study finds that an effective first ... > full story -
Spiders and Ticks
Biology
Frogs and Reptiles
Insects (including Butterflies)
Pests and Parasites
Cell Biology
Scorpion Venom: Bad for Bugs, Good for Pesticides
April 27, 2011 — Fables have long cast scorpions as bad-natured killers of hapless turtles that naively agree to ferry them across rivers. Scientists, however, see them in a different light. Insect toxicologists and ... > full story -
Self-Powered, Blood-Activated Sensor Detects Pancreatitis Quickly and Cheaply
April 25, 2011 — A new low cost test for acute pancreatitis that gets results much faster than existing tests has been developed by scientists. The sensor, which could be produced for as little as a dollar, is built ... > full story -
Elevated Levels of Sodium Blunt Response to Stress, Study Shows
April 5, 2011 — All those salty snacks available at the local tavern might be doing more than increasing your thirst: They could also play a role in suppressing social anxiety. New research shows that elevated ... > full story -
Physical Activity Decreases Salt's Effect on Blood Pressure, Study Finds
March 23, 2011 — The less physically active you are, the more your blood pressure rises in response to a high-salt diet, new research finds. Following a low-salt diet may be particularly important in lowering blood ... > full story -
Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Associated With Higher Blood Pressure
February 28, 2011 — Soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages such as fruit drinks are associated with higher blood pressure levels, according to a new study. Adults with higher sodium intake had a stronger association ... > full story -
Why Drugs Increase Risk of Heart Attacks and Strokes: Analysis Highlights Cardiovascular Risk of Fluid Retention
February 22, 2011 — New research shows that medications which have raised safety concerns over heart attack and stroke risks may not have gotten approval from the US Food and Drug Administration if the cardiovascular ... > full story -
Energy and the Environment
Alternative Fuels
Renewable Energy
Fuel Cells
Energy and Resources
Electricity
Hydrogen Cartridges Fuel Laptops and Phones for Outdoor Enthusiasts
February 17, 2011 — Scientists have developed new hydrogen cartridges, which provide energy to fuel cells designed to recharge cell phones, laptops and GPS units. The green power source is geared toward outdoor ... > full story -
Diet Soda May Raise Odds of Vascular Events; Salt Linked to Stroke Risk
February 9, 2011 — Drinking diet soda daily is linked to a higher risk of stroke, heart attack and vascular-related deaths, according to new research. High salt intake may double the risk of ischemic stroke, ... > full story
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