http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/health_medicine/fibromyalgia/ Tired all the time? Muscle aches and pains? It might be fibromyalgia. Read the latest medical research on fibromyalgia and find out about new treatments. en-us Sat, 26 May 2012 13:05:01 EDT Sat, 26 May 2012 13:05:01 EDT 60 http://www.sciencedaily.com/images/logosmall.gif http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/health_medicine/fibromyalgia/ For more science articles, visit ScienceDaily. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120423103724.htm Patients coping with the complex pain disorder fibromyalgia often have difficulty sleeping, and a new study reports that despite the negative quality of life implications, poor sleep is not a significant predictor of fibromyalgia pain intensity and duration. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:37:37 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120423103724.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111122113000.htm A recent trial shows cognitive-behavioral therapy reduces functional disability and depressive symptoms in adolescents with juvenile fibromyalgia. The psychological intervention was found to be safe and effective, and proved to be superior to disease management education. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:30:30 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111122113000.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111114095717.htm Researchers from Norway have uncovered an association between sleep problems and increased risk of fibromyalgia in women. The risk of fibromyalgia increased with severity of sleep problems, and the association was stronger among middle-aged and older women than among younger women. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:57:57 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111114095717.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110928125401.htm Kentucky women who smoke heavily may experience more chronic musculoskeletal pain, suggests a new study. Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:54:54 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110928125401.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/07/110727131421.htm A new study finds that practicing yoga reduces the physical and psychological symptoms of chronic pain in women with fibromyalgia. The study is the first to look at the effects of yoga on cortisol levels in women with fibromyalgia. Participants' saliva revealed elevated levels of total cortisol following a program of 75 minutes of hatha yoga twice weekly over the course of eight weeks. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:14:14 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/07/110727131421.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110526091248.htm Researchers have shown that music therapy combined with other relaxation techniques based on guided imagery significantly reduces pain, depression and anxiety, and improves sleep among patients suffering from fibromyalgia. Thus, this therapy enhances patients' quality of life. This experimental study has shown that these two techniques enhance the well-being and personal power of patients with fibromyalgia. Thu, 26 May 2011 09:12:12 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110526091248.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110516121732.htm Childhood physical abuse is associated with significantly elevated rates of functional somatic syndromes such as chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and multiple chemical sensitivities among women, according to new findings. Mon, 16 May 2011 12:17:17 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110516121732.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110418152338.htm Immediate treatment by a physiotherapist, bypassing a waiting list, can reduce problems with recurring low back pain, new research suggests. Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:23:23 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110418152338.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110321093649.htm Individuals with poorer health or psychological issues may be prone to developing chronic widespread pain following a traumatic event. New research has found that the onset of chronic pain was more often reported following a traffic accident than from other physically traumatic triggers. Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:36:36 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110321093649.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/12/101230113253.htm Afflicting up to 5 percent of the U.S. population, mostly women, fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread pain and range of function problems. A new study reports there is close association between obesity and disability in fibromyalgia patients. Thu, 30 Dec 2010 11:32:32 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/12/101230113253.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/12/101211201847.htm A drug commonly used to treat depression and anxiety disorder was effective at reducing joint and muscle pain associated with a breast cancer treatment, according to a new study. Sat, 11 Dec 2010 20:18:18 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/12/101211201847.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/10/101015091454.htm A new study finds that adults with fibromyalgia had a much higher prevalence and risk of restless legs syndrome than healthy controls. The study suggests that treating RLS may improve sleep and quality of life in people with fibromyalgia. Fri, 15 Oct 2010 09:14:14 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/10/101015091454.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/10/101014083119.htm Yoga exercises may have the power to combat the chronic pain caused by fibromyalgia -- a medical disorder characterized by chronic widespread pain. Thu, 14 Oct 2010 08:31:31 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/10/101014083119.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/09/100918214644.htm Adolescents with fibromyalgia who are physically active report lower levels of pain and disability, according to a new study Sat, 18 Sep 2010 21:46:46 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/09/100918214644.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/08/100816142116.htm Sociology research investigates the challenges of patients experiencing pain symptoms that don't visibly turn up on any test. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:21:21 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/08/100816142116.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100624091755.htm Chronic muscular pain may be linked to a previously unknown principle for how pain signals are transmitted in the human body, according to new research from Sweden. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:17:17 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100624091755.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/05/100524143427.htm The American College of Rheumatology is proposing a new set of diagnostic criteria for fibromyalgia that replaces the tender point test with a rating system that includes common symptoms such as fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive problems, as well as pain. Mon, 24 May 2010 14:34:34 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/05/100524143427.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/04/100429082353.htm Researchers in Norway have found an association between the level of leisure time physical exercise and a future risk of developing fibromyalgia. The research team also identified BMI as an independent risk factor for fibromyalgia. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 08:23:23 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/04/100429082353.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/04/100428101450.htm Researchers are examining how the diagnosis of fibromyalgia can affect marriages. Initial findings reveal that diagnosed spouses have considerably higher levels of depressive symptoms and pain and report more marital instability and anger than their spouses. For both spouses, the symptoms can trigger increased emotional withdrawal and mental strain. Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:14:14 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/04/100428101450.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/04/100427081053.htm A researcher from Spain has designed a reliable method that -- combined with the diagnostic criteria of the American College of Reumathology -- helps to diagnose fibromyalgia on the basis of patients' walk parameters, i.e. their gait. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 08:10:10 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/04/100427081053.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100329203230.htm Short bursts of physical activity can ease fibromyalgia symptoms. Researchers have shown that encouraging patients to undertake "Lifestyle Physical Activity" can markedly increase the average number of steps taken per day and produce clinically relevant reductions in perceived disability and pain. Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:32:32 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100329203230.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/01/100120163704.htm Controlled breathing at a slowed rate can significantly reduce feelings of pain, according to new research. Chronic pain sufferers, specifically fibromyalgia (FM) patients, also reported less pain while breathing slowly, unless they were overwhelmed by negative feelings, sadness or depression. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:37:37 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/01/100120163704.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091026105736.htm People suffering from fibromyalgia have reduced activity in the parts of the brain that inhibit the experience of pain. Drugs that affect the CNS can be effective against the disease, and are thought to be even more so if administered early in its course, according to a Swedish researcher. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:57:57 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091026105736.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090810104935.htm Acupuncture has been used for over two millennia in East-Asian medicine to treat pain. Using brain imaging, researchers have provided novel evidence that traditional Chinese acupuncture affects the brain's long-term ability to regulate pain. Their findings show acupuncture acts as more than a placebo, and can activate receptors in the brain that process and dampen pain signals. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:49:49 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090810104935.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090616190258.htm Previous studies have shown that fibromyalgia is associated with reductions in gray matter in parts of the brain, but the exact cause is not known. Using sophisticated brain imaging techniques, researchers have found that alterations in levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine might be responsible for gray matter reductions. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:02:02 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090616190258.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090417084002.htm A small pilot study was conducted over a 14-week period to test the new use of a low dose of a drug called naltrexone for the treatment of chronic pain. The drug, which has been used clinically for more than 30 years to treat opioid addiction, was found to reduce symptoms of pain and fatigue an average of 30 percent over placebo. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:40:40 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090417084002.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090217123124.htm Widespread body pain in fibromyalgia patients is associated with specific brain metabolite abnormalities, according to new research. Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:31:31 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090217123124.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/01/090113174428.htm The use of antidepressant medications by patients with fibromyalgia syndrome is associated with a reduction in pain, sleep disturbances and depressed mood and improvement of health-related quality of life, according to an analysis of previous studies. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:44:44 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/01/090113174428.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/11/081103084040.htm Using single photon emission computed tomography, researchers in France were able to detect functional abnormalities in certain regions in the brains of patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia, reinforcing the idea that symptoms of the disorder are related to a dysfunction in those parts of the brain where pain is processed. Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:40:40 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/11/081103084040.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/05/080531091216.htm Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition that causes widespread pain and tenderness throughout the body. A new study, published in The Journal of Pain, shows that fibromyalgia is associated with central nervous system abnormalities evidenced by patients' elevated sensitivity to auditory and pressure sensations. Sat, 31 May 2008 09:12:12 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/05/080531091216.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/05/080513191552.htm "Drug approved. Is disease real?" "Does it really exist or is it all in women's heads?" "The doctors are in. The jury is out. " The New York Times headlines rankle Barbara Keddy. For more than 40 years, she has suffered from fibromyalgia, a chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain and fatigue. Tue, 13 May 2008 19:15:15 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/05/080513191552.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/04/080425165218.htm Are you exhausted? Do you have pain all over but can't figure out what's wrong? If so, you may be suffering from fibromyalgia, a chronic condition that causes exhaustion, sleep disturbances and diffuse pain in your muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:52:52 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/04/080425165218.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/04/080407153037.htm A recent study reveals a biological link between pain and fatigue and may help explain why more women than men are diagnosed with chronic pain and fatigue conditions like fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:30:30 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/04/080407153037.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/03/080310112658.htm Researchers have found a key linkage between pain and a specific brain molecule, a discovery that lends new insight into fibromyalgia, an often-baffling chronic pain condition. Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:26:26 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/03/080310112658.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/02/080222082433.htm Patients suffering from fibromyalgia could benefit significantly from regular exercise in a heated swimming pool, a study in Arthritis Research & Therapy shows. The findings suggest a cost effective way of improving quality of life for patients with this often-debilitating disorder. Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:24:24 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/02/080222082433.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/02/080217214547.htm Patients with fibromyalgia treated with a synthetic form of marijuana, nabilone, showed significant reductions in pain and anxiety in a first-of-its-kind study. Fibromyalgia syndrome has no cure, is difficult to diagnose, and effective pain management strategies are a must to help patients cope with the disease. An estimated 12 million Americans have fibromyalgia, which is characterized by widespread muscle and joint pain and myriad other symptoms. The condition is far more prevalent in women and the incidence increases with age, reaching 7 percent among women 65 years and older. Sun, 17 Feb 2008 21:45:45 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/02/080217214547.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/11/071129113750.htm An estimated nine million men and women in the United States live with myofascial pain syndrome, a condition marked by pain that permeates muscles in the neck, back and shoulders. The condition is difficult to diagnose and not entirely understood, but research studies indicate that a new imaging technology holds promise for a definitive diagnosis and, perhaps eventually, new treatments for people who have the syndrome. Thu, 29 Nov 2007 11:37:37 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/11/071129113750.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/11/071112163625.htm An exercise program that incorporates walking, strength training and stretching may improve daily function and alleviate symptoms in women with fibromyalgia, according to a new article. These benefits appear to be enhanced when exercise is combined with education about managing the disease. Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:36:36 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/11/071112163625.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/10/071030220054.htm The unexplained pain experienced by patients with fibromyalgia is the result of a mismatch between sensory and motor systems, new research suggests. Scientists note that this finding adds to a growing body of evidence that many of the symptoms of this common disorder may be perpetuated, or even triggered, by the sensory-motor conflict researchers identified. Tue, 30 Oct 2007 22:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/10/071030220054.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/09/070927131357.htm New research shows that people with fibromyalgia were found to have reduced binding ability of a type of receptor in the brain that is the target of opioid painkiller drugs such as morphine. Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:13:13 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/09/070927131357.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/08/070805134742.htm Fibromyalgia has emerged as a common, yet difficult to treat disorder. A group of investigators has proposed a new modality of treatment. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) proposes a systematic program for reduction of suffering associated with a wide range of medical conditions. Sun, 05 Aug 2007 13:47:47 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/08/070805134742.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/06/070625095756.htm Fibromyalgia, a chronic, widespread pain in muscles and soft tissues accompanied by fatigue, is a fairly common condition that does not manifest any structural damage in an organ. Fibromyalgia, affecting approximately 2% of the US population, is an example of a class of maladies called CSS. These diseases are based on neurochemical abnormalities and include irritable bowel syndrome, migraine and restless legs syndrome. Mon, 25 Jun 2007 09:57:57 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/06/070625095756.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/06/070622090149.htm The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Lyrica (pregabalin), the first drug to treat fibromyalgia, a disorder characterized by pain, fatigue and sleep problems. Lyrica reduces pain and improves daily functions for some patients with fibromyalgia. Fri, 22 Jun 2007 09:01:01 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/06/070622090149.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/06/070611122223.htm New research shows that the anticonvulsant medication gabapentin, which is used for certain types of seizures, can be an effective treatment for the pain and other symptoms associated with the common, often hard-to-treat chronic pain disorder, fibromyalgia. Mon, 11 Jun 2007 12:22:22 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/06/070611122223.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/06/070601182522.htm Fourteen years ago, Josephine began to experience severe pain throughout her body. As her symptoms became worse, she sought help from a variety of specialists, but no one could diagnose her condition. Fri, 01 Jun 2007 18:25:25 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/06/070601182522.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/11/061128122416.htm Many people with fibromyalgia -- a debilitating pain syndrome that affects 2 to 4 percent of the population -- have faced the question of whether the condition is real. Increasingly, though, the scientific knowledge about fibromyalgia is growing, and a new paper from the University of Michigan Health System says there are "overwhelming data" that the condition is real. Tue, 28 Nov 2006 12:24:24 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/11/061128122416.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/09/060928095529.htm Patients with irritable bowel syndrome are more likely to suffer from conditions such as migraine or depression than other individuals. A study published today in BMC Gastroenterology shows that patients with irritable bowel syndrome are 60 percent more likely to suffer from depression, migraine or chronic pain than individuals who do not suffer from IBS. Thu, 28 Sep 2006 09:55:55 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/09/060928095529.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/07/060705184726.htm Pregnant women with fibromyalgia (FM) experience significant pain, fatigue and psychological stress, symptoms that are often misdiagnosed or undertreated as a normal part of pregnancy, according to a pilot study by Karen M. Schaefer, D.N.Sc., R.N., assistant professor of nursing at Temple University's College of Health Professions. Her research, the first to look at the impact of pregnancy on women with FM, was recently presented at the 2006 Association of Women's Health, Obstetrics and Neonatal Nurses' convention in Baltimore. Wed, 05 Jul 2006 18:47:47 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/07/060705184726.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/06/060614000759.htm Fibromyalgia is a disorder considered disabling by many, and is characterized by chronic, widespread musculoskeletal pain and symptoms such as fatigue, joint stiffness and sleep disturbance. No cure is known and available treatments are only partially effective. Wed, 14 Jun 2006 00:07:07 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/06/060614000759.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/11/051122211846.htm A new study by researchers at the University of Michigan Health System sheds some light on one group of people that seems to experience the 'placebo effect.' The researchers found that people with one type of chronic pain who have greater swings in their pain fluctuations tend to be more likely to respond to placebos. Tue, 22 Nov 2005 21:18:18 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/11/051122211846.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/07/050728055413.htm Recently, researchers set out to investigate whether the dopamine receptor agonist pramipexole was safe and effective in treating fibromyalgia. Normally used to treat Parkinson's disease, this drug stimulates dopamine (a neurotransmitter) production by binding to dopamine receptor sites and is thought to inhibit sensory nerve-mediated responses. This is the first trial of pramipexole and only the second trial for this type of dopamine receptor agonist for the treatment of fibromyalgia. Thu, 28 Jul 2005 05:54:54 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/07/050728055413.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/05/050519141247.htm Dextromethorphan, an over-the-counter medication that silences coughs, may help fibromyalgia patients quiet over-reacting nerves that amplify ordinary touches into agony. Thu, 19 May 2005 14:12:12 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/05/050519141247.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/03/050308100756.htm Queen’s University has been selected as the only Canadian site to test a new antidepressant drug approved by the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) for its potential to alleviate pain in two common bladder conditions that have no known cause and no effective therapy. Tue, 08 Mar 2005 10:07:07 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/03/050308100756.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/02/050222110702.htm A new study will test an FDA-approved antidepressant for its potential to alleviate bladder pain for which there is no known cause and no effective therapy. Thousands, if not millions, of patients may benefit. The study is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Tue, 22 Feb 2005 11:07:07 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/02/050222110702.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/09/040921074750.htm New mothers with fibromyalgia (FM) face multiple barriers to breast-feeding their babies, according to a study published recently in the American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. Tue, 21 Sep 2004 07:47:47 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/09/040921074750.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2002/10/021028072113.htm Patients with lower back pain that can't be traced to a specific physical cause may have abnormal pain-processing pathways in their brains, according to a new study led by University of Michigan researchers. The effect, which as yet has no explanation, is similar to an altered pain perception effect in fibromyalgia patients recently reported by the same research team. Mon, 28 Oct 2002 07:21:21 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2002/10/021028072113.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2002/06/020607073056.htm A new brain-scan study confirms scientifically what fibromyalgia patients have been telling a skeptical medical community for years: They’re really in pain. In fact, the study finds, people with fibromyalgia say they feel severe pain, and have measurable pain signals in their brains, from a gentle finger squeeze that barely feels unpleasant to people without the disease. Fri, 07 Jun 2002 07:30:30 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2002/06/020607073056.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2001/04/010410084758.htm Mayo Clinic researchers have found that a brief interdisciplinary treatment program for fibromyalgia reduces some symptoms, especially in people more severely affected by this chronic disorder. Tue, 10 Apr 2001 08:47:47 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2001/04/010410084758.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2000/10/001030082926.htm The symptoms of fibromyalgia may be the result of a central nervous system that "remembers" pain sensations for an abnormally long time, according to research presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting Oct. 29 -- Nov. 2 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mon, 30 Oct 2000 08:29:29 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2000/10/001030082926.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/1999/05/990521094553.htm Researchers at the University of Florida and elsewhere are beginning to piece together clues that reveal the physical basis of the puzzling syndrome that causes severe fatigue and aches, and has defied easy diagnosis. Fri, 21 May 1999 09:45:45 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/1999/05/990521094553.htm