University of Aberdeen
The University of Aberdeen was founded in Aberdeen, Scotland in 1495. It is the 3rd oldest university in Scotland and the 5th oldest in the U.K. The University of Aberdeen is rated first in health science research in the U.K. Through the years various institutions of higher learning and professional schools have merged and created a very modern university with three main components or colleges; College of Arts and Social Sciences, College of Life Science and Medicine and College of Physical Science. There are also a number of research centers and institutes. Three Nobel Laureates have been associated with the University of Aberdeen.
Surgery most effective for persistent heartburn and reflux
(Medical Xpress)—Surgery is more effective than medicine at providing relief from the symptoms of persistent heartburn and reflux, a University of Aberdeen-led study has found.
Cardiology
Apr 19, 2013 |
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Obesity more of a problem for boys from poor backgrounds shows study of 36 years' data
(Medical Xpress)—New research analysing 36 years' data for children when they were aged five and six shows that obesity rates are now generally falling except in more deprived communities where obesity levels continue to ...
Overweight and Obesity
Mar 07, 2013 |
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Early healthy nutrition vital for later life
What a mother eats before and during pregnancy can impact on her offspring in many ways, a University of Aberdeen researcher will tell a conference in Edinburgh today (February 7).
Health
Feb 08, 2013 |
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New report on complementary therapies for arthritis reveals lack of scientific evidence
(Medical Xpress)—A new report written by a senior lecturer from the University of Aberdeen into the effectiveness of the complementary therapies that are commonly used for treating arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions ...
Arthritis & Rheumatism
Jan 10, 2013 |
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Study shows how dark chocolate may be good for our health—particularly if you are male
(Medical Xpress)—Cocoa-rich dark chocolate might help protect against heart disease and stroke, but probably more so if you are a man.
Health
Dec 24, 2012 |
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'Good' bug may have a role in bowel disease
(Medical Xpress)—A bug thought to be one of the 'good bacteria' in our gut may actually have a role in the development of a bowel disorder that is on the rise in Scotland.
Inflammatory disorders
Dec 11, 2012 |
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Past evidence of success of flagship parenting programme called into question
(Medical Xpress)—The Triple P positive parenting programme has been hailed as a success around the world and invested in heavily by public bodies in Scotland, the UK and beyond.
Other
Nov 05, 2012 |
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High-fat diet may cause change in hypothalamus
(Medical Xpress)—A high fat diet may damage the part of the brain that controls appetite and energy expenditure which in turn dictates our weight.
Medical research
Sep 11, 2012 |
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Fish oil key in preventing sarcopenia in the elderly?
Presented last week at the British Science Festival, a new study by University of Aberdeen scientists will examine if the consumption of fish oil combined with weight training exercises could help protect ...
Health
Sep 10, 2012 |
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Skill set key to sticking to a healthy diet
Executive functions are psychological skills we use to achieve goals – for example planning actions in advance, solving problems and ignoring distractions. People with less efficient 'executive functions' are less able ...
Health
Sep 10, 2012 |
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Rehabilitation favoured over methadone according to study findings
The public does not value drug treatment generally but believes detoxification and rehabilitation is a better approach to drug treatment than methadone maintenance, according to a University of Aberdeen study, ...
Addiction
Sep 07, 2012 |
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Should food addiction be classified in similar terms as drug or alcohol addiction?
(Medical Xpress)—Scientists investigate whether food addiction should be classed as a mental disorder.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Sep 07, 2012 |
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Air quality device helps reduce children's exposure to smoke in the home
Providing parents who smoke with measurements of their homes indoor air quality (IAQ), in addition to usual smoking advice, leads to better IAQ and reduces children's exposure to second hand smoke.
Health
Sep 07, 2012 |
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Sex and sewage
Environmental endocrine disruptors are man-made chemicals that have been shown to have adverse effects on animal and human health and fertility. Aberdeen scientists told the British Science Festival today their effects on ...
Health
Sep 06, 2012 |
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Balanced diet required in prevention of cancer
(Medical Xpress)—Balancing your diet with protective foods rich in fibre and vitamin C can help prevent the formation of cancer causing compounds in the gut, the British Science Festival will hear today.
Cancer
Sep 06, 2012 |
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