3 Cups Of Coffee Daily Could Improve Heart Function, Study Finds
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The effects of beverages such as coffee and tea are widely studied but still not clearly understood. Recently, the decision to have coffee carry cancer warning labels was met with mixed responses from experts and the general public.
Living Near A Green Space May Not Have Any Impact on Obesity
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Having a green space in the area around your home may not have any impact on the amount of exercise you take or on local levels of obesity, according to new Irish research.
Sitting Is Bad for Your Brain: Study
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Studies show that too much sitting, like smoking, increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes and premature death.
Background Hum of Space Could Reveal Hidden Black Holes
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Deep space is not as silent as we have been led to believe. Every few minutes a pair of black holes smash into each other.
Syrian President Welcomes Opening of Iranian University in Syria: Velayati
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has welcomed the opening of new branches of Iran’s Islamic Azad University (IAU) in the Arab country, said Ali Akbar Velayati, who heads the Founding Council and Board of Trustees of the IAU.
Alzheimer's Disease Gene Successfully Removed From Human Brain
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Scientists were able to successfully remove a gene that caused Alzheimer's disease from the human brain, possibly paving the way for a new kind of treatment against the dreaded illness.
Binge-Eating Mice Reveal Obesity Clues
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Mice fed on a high-fat or chocolate-based diet show abnormal feeding behaviors such as snacking, bingeing and disrupted eating patterns, according to new research.
Unexpected Finding May Deter Disabling Diabetic Eye Disease
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A new study is the first to find that a particular type of lipid, or fat, thought to only exist in the skin, now lives in your eye and might play a major role in deterring diabetic retinopathy.
A New Class of Antibiotics to Combat Drug Resistance
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Researchers report on the discovery of a new class of antibiotics that may be effective at treating drug-resistant infections.
Common Diabetes Drug May also Help with Nicotine Withdrawal
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – In a mouse study, a drug that has helped millions of people around the world manage their diabetes might also help people ready to kick their nicotine habits.
Finding Alien Life Unlikely Due to Lack of Phosphorus in Universe
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Amid efforts to find alien life, scientists have not yet confirmed the existence of an extraterrestrial civilization.
Injectable Bandage Created
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A penetrating injury from shrapnel is a serious obstacle in overcoming battlefield wounds that can lead to death. Given the high mortality rates due to hemorrhaging, there is an unmet need to quickly self-administer materials that prevent fatality due to excessive blood loss.
5 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - According to the Alzheimer’s Association, “Today, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s every 65 seconds. By mid-century, someone in the United States will develop the disease every 33 seconds.”
Stroke Affects More Than Just The Physical
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A new study looks at what problems affect people most after a stroke and it provides a broader picture than what some may usually expect to see. Stroke affects more than just physical functioning.
Unique Galaxy Has Less Dark Matter than Expected
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A unique galaxy is making the case for dark matter, even though it has very little of the mysterious substance.
Space Telescope Captures Rare Death of Star 1.3bln Light-Years Away
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – NASA's Kepler Space Telescope has captured a rare death of a star wrapped inside a dense layer of gas and dust, which ended in an intense explosion that's unlike any other supernovae.
Stopping Exercise Can Increase Symptoms of Depression
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Stopping exercise can result in increased depressive symptoms, according to new mental health research.
High Temp Grilled Meat May Raise Blood Pressure
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Among people who routinely eat meat, chicken and fish, those who grill, broil or roast these foods at high temperatures may be more likely to develop high blood pressure.
