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 created Apr 19, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

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 created Mar 07, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

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 created Feb 08, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

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 created Jan 10, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

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 created Dec 24, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

'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 created Dec 11, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

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 created Nov 05, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

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 created Sep 11, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (2) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

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 created Sep 10, 2012 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

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 created Sep 10, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

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 created Sep 07, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

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 created Sep 07, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

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 created Sep 07, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

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 created Sep 06, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

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 created Sep 06, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0