Caffeine linked to miscarriage
Interesting article on Yahoo!...
A new study showed that Caffeine consumption by pregnant women can increase the risk of miscarriage.
It doesn't matter if the caffeine comes from coffee, te ...
Folate-Rich 'Super Tomato' Could Cut Birth Defects
You say tomato, scientists say "fewer birth defects."
U.S. researchers say they've created a folic acid-enriched "super tomato" that could cut the rate of birth defects, anemia and other folate defic ...
Genetically Modified Foods: Boon or Boondoggle?
When you bite into an apple, you pretty much know what you're getting. The same can't be said for many packaged foods, which often contain ingredients that have been "genetically modified."
Corn and ...
Does Genetics Influence Obesity?
The last several weeks have seen an explosion of articles in the news regarding the link of genetics and obesity. It is known that if your parents struggle with weight, the likelihood you will too is ...
Drug
Drug abuse has a strong hereditary component. However, new research suggests genetics and shared encironment have little impact when it comes to selecting a particular illegal drug. There are cases, ...
Not Everyone Is Meant to be a Size 0-6
The verdict is out and science has finally proved that some people are genetically predisposed to weigh more. The new study shows that people with two copies of a particular gene variant have a 70% hi ...
Muscle Burns More Fat...
"Weight Training" Reduces Fat and Improves Metabolism in Mice
ScienceDaily (Feb. 7, 2008) — Researchers from the Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have demonstrated that in mice, t ...
