Keto diets may reduce risk of colorectal cancer
So much of our health relies on what we eat. In the last decade, researchers have found several foods and diets that help to stave off serious diseases. For instance, one can greatly reduce their risk of heart disease by adhering to a Mediterranean diet. The risk of cancer in particular can be Read More...
Simple mailed disposal kits reduce opioid abuse in patients
Oscar Wilde famously said that “The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it.” While he was a literary and dramatic genius, Oscar Wilde didn’t live in the age of the Opioid Epidemic, and, in this day and age, it seems like the best way to get rid of temptation is just to get Read More...
Resilient coral can be transplanted to help regenerate degraded reefs
It’s no secret that coral reefs around the world are at risk due to human-caused climate change and pollutants. However, scientists at the University of Pennsylvania figured out a way to potentially limit our damage on coral reefs by taking coral species that were strong enough to survive severe Read More...
Philadelphia doctor raises $500,000 to send oxygen tanks to India
As the Covid-19 crisis intensifies in India, many organizations and individuals are stepping up to offer whatever help they can to alleviate some of the sufferings. One such individual is Philadelphia doctor Ruchika Talwar. Talwar, a 28-year old resident at the University of Pennsylvania, has Read More...
Imaging technique leads to potential tool for diagnosing Parkinson's
At the moment, doctors can only diagnose Parkinson’s disease after symptoms occur. That’s a problem considering the damage has already been done by the time symptoms show up. But there is good news: University of Pennsylvania scientists have discovered a new way to identify alpha-synuclein, Read More...
When it comes to achievement, giving advice benefits the giver most
Getting advice from others can provide valuable insights and perspective when we are struggling to achieve our goals, but it turns out giving advice can be beneficial as well. The key factor is motivation. Lauren Eskreis-Winkler, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Pennsylvania, Read More...