Supertasting describes the ability to strongly detect food flavors such as bitter and sweet, and it can affect a person's food preferences. For example, supertasters are often averse to green vegetables because their bitter taste is amplified. Supertasters may also prefer foods lower in sugar and fat. Approximately one out of four people is a supertaster, and a supertaster's avoidance of sweet and fatty foods may have protective cardiovascular effects. Christopher Nosrat and colleagues at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and the Monell Chemical Senses ...

NEW YORK (June 21, 2012) — Weill Cornell Medical College researchers have devised an innovative boxer-like strategy, based on the serial use of two anti-cancer drugs, to deliver a one-two punch to first weaken the defenses of multiple myeloma and then deliver the final knock-out punch to win the fight. The study, published online by the journal Blood, is the first to show that precise timing of therapies that target a cancer cell's cycle — the life phases leading to its division and replication — disables key survival genes, resulting in cell death. The drug that delivers ...

Young drivers are heeding the safety messages around speeding and driving under the influence, but are putting other drivers at risk by fiddling with their phones while behind the wheel, according to new research from leading auto insurer AAMI. The 11th AAMI Young Drivers Index revealed that young drivers performed better in almost all of the 'traditional' risky driving behaviour indicators, but they are the most likely to be distracted by their mobile phone, GPS unit, iPod, radio or CD player. AAMI spokesperson, Reuben Aitchison, said that that 'Nomophoboia' - a ...

Washington, D.C.—Until now, Earth was the only planet known to have vast reservoirs of water in its interior. Scientists analyzed the water content of two Martian meteorites originating from inside the Red Planet. They found that the amount of water in places of the Martian mantle is vastly larger than previous estimates and is similar to that of Earth's. The results not only affect what we know about the geologic history of Mars, but also have implications for how water got to the Martian surface. The data raise the possibility that Mars could have sustained life. The ...

AMES, Iowa – Two planets with very different densities and compositions are locked in surprisingly close orbits around their host star, according to astronomers working with NASA's Kepler Mission. One planet is a rocky super-Earth about 1.5 times the size of our planet and 4.5 times the mass. The other is a Neptune-like gaseous planet 3.7 times the size of Earth and eight times the mass. The planets approach each other 30 times closer than any pair of planets in our solar system. The discovery of the Kepler-36 planetary system about 1,200 light years from Earth is ...

EsoDates.com is a unique online community that connects people interested in Spirituality. The website might look like a traditional dating service, but it is much more than that. EsoDates is a social network devoted to give a friendly environment for all people around the globe who are interested in sharing ideas on spirituality, mysticism, meditation, astral projection, dreams and religions. People of all faiths join the site to meet new like-minded people and exchange ideas. EsoDates has been created by a group of enthusiasts who share the same mission: connecting ...

Medical researchers at the University of Alberta reviewed test results from thousands of patients with various types of cancer and discovered that "disorganized" cancers were more difficult to treat and consistently resulted in lower survival rates. Principal investigator Jack Tuszynski says physicians could use a mathematical equation, or algorithm, to determine how disorganized their patients' cancer is. Once physicians determine that, then they could pinpoint which cancer treatment would be the most effective. Some cancer drugs are effective at treating simple cancers, ...

Researchers in the Biometric Technologies Laboratory at the University of Calgary have developed a way for security systems to combine different biometric measurements—such as eye colour, face shape or fingerprints—and create a learning system that simulates the brain in making decisions about information from different sources. Marina Gavrilova, the founding head of the lab—among the first in the research community to introduce and study neural network based models for information fusion—says they have developed a biometric security system that simulates learning patterns ...

A groundbreaking new study led by UCLA climate expert Alex Hall shows that climate change will cause temperatures in the Los Angeles region to rise by an average of 4 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit by the middle of this century, tripling the number of extremely hot days in the downtown area and quadrupling the number in the valleys and at high elevations. Released today, "Mid-Century Warming in the Los Angeles Region" is the first study to provide specific climate-change predictions for the greater Los Angeles area, with unique predictions down to the neighborhood level. The ...

Dr. Sebastiana Springmann, Williamsburg dentist, is happy to be using her practice's Facebook page and blog to increase her accessibility to her patients and help educate her patients about various dental topics. Along with her staff, the dentist in Williamsburg uses the Facebook page to post updates on her practice and links to blog posts. "I am very excited to be jumping into the world of social media through our Facebook page. It's great to be able to update our patients on everything that is going on at our practice and interact with them through the comments ...

CHAPEL HILL, NC – Over 15 years ago, researchers linked a defect in a gene called survival motor neuron -- or SMN -- with the fatal disease spinal muscular atrophy. Because SMN had a role in assembling the intracellular machinery that processes genetic material, it was assumed that faulty processing was to blame. Now, University of North Carolina scientists have discovered that this commonly held assumption is wrong and that a separate role of the SMN gene – still not completely elucidated -- is likely responsible for the disease's manifestations. The research appears ...

Dr. Kenneth Meisler, New York City Podiatrist, is pleased to announce that he has helped his 40,000th patient-allowing them to enjoy healthy happy feet. Having now treated over 40,000 patients over the past 25 years, Dr. Meisler continues to provide the same dedication and commitment to keeping patients walking and enjoying their day-to-day lives without pain. "It has always been my goal to provide New York City with outstanding podiatric care. Having treated 40,000 patients, it is my pleasure to continue to provide my patients with the same quality care I have ...

ANN ARBOR, Mich.—A dry spring in portions of the Midwest is expected to result in the second-smallest Gulf of Mexico "dead zone" on record in 2012, according to a University of Michigan forecast released today. The U-M prediction calls for a 2012 Gulf of Mexico dead zone of about 1,200 square miles, an area the size of Rhode Island. If the forecast is correct, 2012 would replace 2000 (1,696 square miles) as the year with the second-smallest Gulf dead zone. The smallest Gulf oxygen-starved, or hypoxic, zone was recorded in 1988 (15 square miles). "While it's encouraging ...

Summer time opens up doors so that people become more active while the weather is so warm. To help patients maintain their healthy, sparkling smile this summer, Dr. Wesley Yemoto, San Jose cosmetic dentist, offers helpful dental tips in addition to the availability of educational videos, articles and an informative blog. This summer, Dr. Yemoto, dentist in San Jose, CA, urges his patients to protect their mouths not only when participating in sports and other recreational activities, but while enjoying picnics and other get-togethers. Family parties, weddings, and picnics ...

Sons of fathers with high incomes tend to end up with higher than average incomes themselves, but new research shows that it's not just dad's money that helps a son on his way. According to a study recently published in the Journal of Political Economy, human capital endowments passed from father to son—perhaps in the form of smarts, advice, work ethic, or some other intangible—could be more important to a son's success than the size of dad's paycheck. "We know there's a correlation between fathers' income and sons'." said David Sims, an economics professor at Brigham ...

Tuberculosis can be a serious threat to monkeys and apes. A new technique for detecting the tuberculosis-causing bacteria could help in protecting the health of primate populations. The method can spot TB even among infected primates that show no outward sign of disease, but are still capable of spreading infection to others of their kind. Existing tests for TB in primates are difficult to apply and give unreliable results, often failing to detect infections. With the new approach, researchers obtained the first published evidence of TB pathogens in the mouths of ...

To better serve his patients while they are on-the-go, Dr. Frank Skiba, dentist in Walnut Creek, has created a mobile website for his dental practice. As technology continues to advance, websites continue to grow in popularity and usefulness. In order to expand on his current traditional website, Dr. Skiba, dentist in Walnut Creek, CA, has created a mobile website. With 80% of American Web users looking online for health information, it was important that Dr. Skiba continue to provide his patients with easy access to dental health care information even when they are ...

With two convenient office locations, Dr. Gary Evans, NYC podiatrist, is able to provide his patients with the care they need and deserve. Dr. Evans invites his patients to visit any of his practice's two locations for increased convenience and care. Both of his offices strive to deliver quality foot and ankle health care to informed patients in New York City and Whitestone, NY areas. With these two offices, patients can visit the location that is closest for them. Each office offers the same quality foot and ankle care, including treatment for heel pain, toenail fungus ...

Oral cancer screening is a routine part of a dental examination, and Dr. Ardalan Sanati, Vienna dentist, places further importance on this test. Oral cancer appears as a growth or sore in the mouth that does not go away, and includes cancers of the lips, tongue, cheeks, floor of the hard, hard and soft palate, sinuses, and throat, which can all be life threatening if not diagnosed and treated early. By providing oral cancer screenings, Dr. Sanati, McLean dentist, hopes to catch oral cancer early in its tracks before a person has any symptoms. Detecting oral cancer before ...

Preventing diabetes or delaying its onset has been thought to stave off cognitive decline -- a connection strongly supported by the results of a 9-year study led by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and the San Francisco VA Medical Center. Earlier studies have looked at cognitive decline in people who already had diabetes. The new study is the first to demonstrate that the greater risk of cognitive decline is also present among people who develop diabetes later in life. It is also the first study to link the risk of cognitive decline to ...

Patients can now visit the website for Burnside Dental Care to view current and upcoming dental health care specials. Dr. Robert Katz, Hartford dentist, invites patients to view Burnside Dental Care's website for instant access to the available specials. By visiting the website, patients can choose from a free Invisalign consultation, $150 off snoring prevention application, or free Lumineer consultation. Each available special can be viewed online at http://www.burnsidedentalcare.com, and redeemed at Burnside Dental Care. "Affordable dental care is important ...

Dr. John Chu, dentist in South Pasadena, continues educational courses to stay on top of the cutting edge advancements in dentistry. The pursuit of lifelong learning - whether to enrich lives, follow a new dream, or simply challenge them, ongoing training in dentistry is more important than ever before. Dental continuing education is essential for anyone working within the dental field. As in the medical field, technological advances in the field come at a rapid-fire pace, and staying abreast of the latest research, tools and treatment methods is crucial, such as new ...

A new paper by Crislyn D'Souza-Schorey, professor of biological sciences at the University of Notre Dame, discusses the biology of tumor-derived microvesicles and their clinical application as circulating biomarkers. Microvesicles are membrane-bound sacs released by tumor cells and can be detected in the body fluids of cancer patients. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that the incidence of cancer will reach approximately 9 million deaths in 2015. The rising prevalence of the disease is a major factor that drives the growth of the oncology biomarkers market. ...

The Laptop Guy announces its upcoming summer Groupon Daily Deal offering savings on iPod, iPhone, iPad, and laptop screen repairs starting June 24th, with a special preview day on Saturday, June 23, 2012. Just in time for summer, Groupon members can obtain promotional vouchers for up to 60% off and apply the vouchers to screen repairs at any Laptop Guy retail store or through the Laptop Guy's Nationwide Ship-to-Garage Service. This summer's promotion represents the third time that the Laptop Guy and Groupon have featured the popular screen repair discount. "We really ...

Intense warm climate intervals--warmer than scientists thought possible--have occurred in the Arctic over the past 2.8 million years. That result comes from the first analyses of the longest sediment cores ever retrieved on land. They were obtained from beneath remote, ice-covered Lake El'gygytgyn (pronounced El'gee-git-gin) ("Lake E") in the northeastern Russian Arctic. The journal Science published the findings this week. They show that the extreme warm periods in the Arctic correspond closely with times when parts of Antarctica were also ice-free and warm, suggesting ...