Deep in the ear, 95 percent of the cells that shuttle sound to the brain are big, boisterous neurons that, to date, have explained most of what scientists know about how hearing works. Whether a rare, whisper-small second set of cells also carry signals from the inner ear to the brain and have a real role in processing sound has been a matter of debate. Continue reading ...
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
High Protein Diet May Shrink Brain Say Alzheimer's Researchers
Researchers observing the effects of various diets on the brains of genetically engineered mice bred for studying Alzheimer's disease found quite unexpectedly that mice fed a high protein, low carbohydrate diet, developed brains that were five per cent lighter than those of mice fed other diets. Continue reading ...
Monday, October 19, 2009
New FRAX Report for World Osteoporosis Day
In recognition of World Osteoporosis Day and the millions of women and men who have osteoporosis or who are at risk of the disease, the International Osteoporosis Foundation is issuing a new report on FRAX®. The FRAX was developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and stands for “Fracture Risk Assessment Tool.”
In recognition of World Osteoporosis Day and the millions of women and men who have osteoporosis or who are at risk of the disease, the International Osteoporosis Foundation is issuing a new report on
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Deborah Mitchell
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