Pouch Packaging Holds Promise For Extended Shelf Life Of Foods For Space Travel And On Earth

Scientists from Lockheed Martin and NASA conducted research to find out the potential shelf of food products packaged in retort pouches (a flexible package in which prepared food is hermetically sealed for long-term unrefrigerated storage) in order to determine the suitability of these foods to support long-duration (three-to-five years) spaceflights…

Protein, Not Sugar, Stimulates Cells Keeping Us Thin And Awake, New Study Suggests

A new study has found that protein and not sugar activates the cells responsible for keeping us awake and burning calories.

Heart Protection From Component Of Garlic Oil

A component of garlic oil may help release protective compounds to the heart after heart attack, during cardiac surgery, or as a treatment for heart failure. At low concentrations, hydrogen sulfide gas has been found to protect the heart from damage

Excessive Amounts Of Vitamin D Linked To Onset Of Atrial Fibrillation

While previous studies have linked vitamin D deficiency to an increased risk for cardiovascular disease, new research at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute shows that too much vitamin D can lead to the onset of a dangerous heart condition known as atrial fibrillation…