Cannabinoids (marijuana) administration after experiencing a traumatic event blocks the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)-like symptoms in rats, according to a new study conducted at the University of Haifa and published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology. “We found that there is a ‘window of opport…

Scientists have found a way to prevent HIV from damaging the immune system and say their discovery may offer a new approach to developing a vaccine against AIDS. Researchers from the United States and Europe working in laboratories on the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) found it is unable to damage the immune system if cho…

Cells in bone, fat and the pancreas appear to be talking to each other and one thing they likely are saying is, “Get moving.” A small study of obese children enrolled in after-school exercise programs showed 12 weeks of vigorous exercise resulted in stronger bones, improved insulin sensitivity (reduced diabetes ri…

The old adage promoting an apple a day for better health just got a boost from science. A large Dutch study has found that eating apples and pears is associated with a lower risk of stroke. The findings counter the widespread belief that the most healthful fruits and vegetables are those that come in deep, [...]

The idea of belly fat may sound jolly, like Santa, smiling Buddha statues, or the Pillsbury Doughboy. But belly fat is bad news. Research continues to pile up implicating belly fat as a cause for increased risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes, and cancer. Fat itself is not bad. Our bodies need [...]