Five faculty named fellows of the AAAS Edward Hawrot, Timothy Herbert, Agnes Kane, John Mustard, and Gary Wessel have been named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. They will be officially welcomed as fellows on Saturday, Feb. 19, during the 2011 AAAS Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.        PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown […]

After reading numerous things about how to relieve severe itching, stinging, extreme skin sensitivity, etc. I finally decided to try OxyHives. Sometimes I break out with a rash or hives, but a lot of times I don’t but still have the same extreme symptoms. If you are suffering from any skin discomfort, it’s worth your time to try this product. After using it just once, I felt it immediately start to work. Other people have said it takes a few days of using it. Whatever you do, don’t give up because this has really worked for me.

Nursing home closures concentrated in poorest areas A nationwide study of nursing home closures finds that the country has lost 5 percent of its beds, and that closures are twice as likely in the poorest areas than in the richest areas. Researchers say this will mean less access to nursing home care for the people […]

Neuroscientist to Discuss Action Video Games as Learning Tool Cognitive scientist Daphne Bavelier, Ph.D. January 10, 2011 Cognitive scientist Daphne Bavelier, Ph.D., will discuss her work using video games to explore the remarkable capacity of the brain to adapt as part of a lecture series highlighting biological and biomedical research at the University of Rochester. […]

Species loss tied to ecosystem collapse and recovery Geologists at Brown University and the University of Washington have a cautionary tale: Lose enough species in the oceans, and the entire ecosystem could collapse. Looking at two of the greatest mass extinctions in Earth’s history, the scientists attribute the ecosystems’ collapse to a loss in the […]

Patients who loathe appearance often get better, but it could take years A new study by Brown University psychiatrists finds evidence that given enough time, patients with body dysmorphic disorder frequently recover and rarely relapse. The surprisingly high rate may be related to patients in prior studies having had especially severe cases of the disease. […]

St. John’s wort may cause increased sensitivity to sunlight. Other side effects can include anxiety, dry mouth, dizziness, gastrointestinal symptoms, fatigue, headache, or sexual dysfunction.
Research has shown that St. John’s wort interacts with many medications in ways that can interfere with their intended effects. Examples of medications that can be affected include:

Functional Foods are foods or dietary components that may provide a health benefit beyond basic nutrition. You can take greater control of your health through the food choices you make, knowing that some foods can provide specific health benefits. Examples can include fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fortified or enhanced foods and beverages, and some dietary supplements. Biologically active components in functional foods may impart health benefits or desirable physiological effects. Functional attributes of many traditional foods are being discovered, while new food products are being developed with beneficial components.

HHS and EPA announce new scientific assessments and actions on fluoride Agencies working together to maintain benefits of preventing tooth decay while preventing excessive exposure WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today are announcing important steps to ensure that standards and guidelines on […]

Researchers Pinpoint Origin of Deadly Brain Tumor Scientists have identified the type of cell that is at the origin of brain tumors known as oligodendrogliomas, which are a type of glioma – a category that defines the most common type of malignant brain tumor. In a paper published in the December 2010 issue of the […]