Full of beans
Being full of beans might not be such a bad thing. ASU nutritionists say that eating a half-cup of the legumes each day may just keep the doctor away. --by Melissa Crytzer Fry
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Health and Medical Stories
April 10, 2008
April 8, 2008
Poultry vaccine holds promise for people
By attempting to solve avian E. coli infections in poultry, ASU researchers are hoping to also protect people against Salmonella, the leading cause of food-borne illness. --by Joe Caspermeyer
February 25, 2008
"Wii" bit of technology aids medical education
We've all heard that playing video games can improve your hand-eye coordination--usually from kids trying to evade mom's order to go play outside. But those kids may be on to something. New research shows that playing a video game on the Nintendo Wii can help medical students become better surgeons by improving hand dexterity. --by Joe Kullman
February 18, 2008
Ask your Doctor if direct-to-consumer advertising is right for you
Anyone who watches television in the United States might logically conclude that this is a nation plagued by allergies, depression and arthritis. Ads for medicines to address such conditions make it seem as though ailment sufferers outnumber the healthy. But, it wasn't always so. (Read the full text)
January 10, 2008
Vinegar helps lower blood glucose in diabetics
Taking apple cider vinegar at bedtime favorably affects waking blood glucose in Type 2 diabetics, according to a preliminary study from ASU. --by Christine Lambrakis
December 11, 2007
Low Carb Diets May Stress Body Too Much
Severely low-carbohydrate diets might help you lose weight fast, but they can also lead to bone loss, high cholesterol and low energy, according to ASU researchers and their colleagues. --by Christine Lambrakis
November 5, 2007
The hidden patient
More than 15 million Americans care for a family member with a disability or illness, such as Alzheimer's disease. Caregiving exacts a heavy toll. Researchers have found that caregivers are at greater risk for depression, anxiety and physical ailments. The REACH II program is offering some hope for those caring for loved ones with dementia. --by Adelheid Fischer
October 29, 2007
The power of language
Clear communication is the key to intercultural understanding. Poor translation can result in embarrassment or bigger problems. ASU sociology professor Victor Agadjanian studies HIV/AIDS in Africa. He also speaks 8 languages. --by Sheilah Britton
October 11, 2007
Pinto beans may lower cholesterol more than oatmeal
A new ASU nutrition study has shown that eating a half-cup of pinto beans per day resulted in an 8 percent average drop in total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol. --by Christine Lambrakis
September 27, 2007
Super germs from outer space
Space flight has been shown to have a profound impact on human physiology as the body adapts to zero gravity environments. New research shows that microbes are affected as well. Space flight may turn normal germs into highly infectious superbugs, according to Cheryl Nickerson. --by Joe Caspermeyer
September 11, 2007
Help for the helpless
For Roy Curtiss it’s always been about the people. The people he works with, the people he collaborates with; the people he learns from, the people he teaches; the people he is trying to help through his research. These days that research focuses on new vaccines for the most needy. --by Skip Derra
August 13, 2007
Spiritualism in the HIV world
The worldwide HIV/AIDs epidemic doesn’t generate much front page news anymore. But the disease has not gone away. And the story has many facets. AIDS is a story about human suffering, medical research, education, and social mores. In Mozambique, the story also involves organized religion. --by Sheilah Britton
July 23, 2007
A bit premature: Helping parents of preemies
Premature babies don't just look and act differently than full-term infants. They have special needs. Frightened parents are often unsure of their role and of their ability to care for such a tiny baby. The COPE program gives them the tools and confidence they need to help their tiny preemies and reduce their own stress levels. --by Jessica McCann
July 12, 2007
Veggies for rosy beaks
Mom always said, “Eat your veggies and good things will happen. She may have been right all along, according to the results from a new study of zebra finches at Arizona State University. --by Skip Derra
June 21, 2007
Stars and medicine
What do cancer clusters and galaxy clusters have in common? Quite a bit, it turns out. Astronomer Rogier Windhorst has discovered that software he uses to analyze telescopic images can also be used to effectively detect cancer cells and early signs of diabetes. --by Skip Derra
June 14, 2007
Healing Clay
People have touted the healing properties of clays for thousands of years. But do they really have an effect? It turns out that certain clays can kill dangerous bacteria. ASU researchers are studying this clay and trying to figure out what makes it so special. --by Margaret Coulombe
May 30, 2007
Healing poems
Poets from ASU's creative writing program write verses on-the-fly for patients in the Mayo Clinic Palliative Care unit. Their words offer tangible evidence of a life lived.
The Musician's Notes
Notes from musicians on the experience of playing for patients at the Mayo Clinic Palliative Care unit.
The art of leaving: The healing power of poetry and song
ASU musicians and poets bring a new kind of healing to severely ill patients in the Mayo Clinic's Palliative Care unit. By sharing their talents, these artists help reduce stress, bring families together, and put smiles on the faces of patients. --by Melissa Crytzer Fry
May 3, 2007
Brain implants of the future
Imagine a brain implant smart enough to maneuver around inside a person’s skull. On its own, the device locates the target area to do its work. The task might involve deep brain stimulation therapy for a patient with Parkinson’s disease. Or it might include powering the robotic arm of a person who has lost limb control. These kinds of moveable brain implants are not science fiction. They are being developed by scientists in ASU's Neural Microsystems Laboratory. --by Melissa Crytzer-Fry
April 25, 2007
Prevention program delivers message to youths
Many adolescents in the United States are already drinking alcohol or using drugs by the time they are exposed to prevention messages. But new research from ASU social workers shows that it's never too late to intervene. Their findings indicate that prevention messages can reverse the course of alcohol use even after students have started experimenting. --by Debra Palka
March 27, 2007
Clay...the next topical penicillin?
Clay has been associated with home cures since Roman times. But there have been very few scientific studies to investigate such claims--until now. Researchers at ASU have found that French green clay can kill pathogenic bacteria. --by Margaret Coulombe
February 20, 2007
Enabled by Design
More than 35 million Americans are age 65 and older. More than 20 million of those are women. Despite such demographic muscle, the needs of women in this age bracket are largely ignored in the marketplace. ASU's InnovationSpace program aims to change that. --by Adelheid Fischer
January 12, 2007
Infect to protect
Vaccines have long held great promise for wiping out the diseases that plague humans. Sometimes they work well. Sometimes they don’t. Roy Curtiss and his colleagues are working to improve on a good idea. --by Skip Derra