Medical Xpress: McMaster University in the news http://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress provides the latest news from McMaster University It's in the cards: Human evolution influences gamblers' decisions, study shows New research from an international team of scientists suggests evolution, or basic survival techniques adapted by early humans, influences the decisions gamblers make when placing bets. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-03-cards-human-evolution-gamblers-decisions.html Psychology & Psychiatry Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:14:15 EST news282823960 When in doubt, sit them out 'When in doubt, sit them out' should be the new catchphrase for parents and coaches of children who have received a concussion. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-03-when-in-doubt-sit-them.html Health Fri, 15 Mar 2013 07:21:49 EST news282550896 Research stresses the importance of 'test and treat' HIV strategy A new study involving a McMaster researcher calls for an aggressive "test and treat" approach to HIV-positive individuals in Africa. The study measures the importance of different routes of transmission in 18 African countries and regions. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-02-stresses-importance-hiv-strategy.html HIV & AIDS Mon, 18 Feb 2013 06:30:01 EST news280391356 Tips for having a heart-healthy holiday (Medical Xpress)—It's the season of joy, peace and goodwill, but it's also the time of year that brings a spike in heart attacks with most occurring on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-12-heart-healthy-holiday.html Cardiology Fri, 21 Dec 2012 07:20:08 EST news275296152 Researchers find age not factor in immunity to viruses Our immune system does not shut down with age, says a new study led by McMaster University researchers. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-12-age-factor-immunity-viruses.html Immunology Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:20:20 EST news274641607 'Obese but happy gene' challenges the common perception of link between depression and obesity Researchers at McMaster University have discovered new genetic evidence about why some people are happier than others. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-obese-happy-gene-common-perception.html Psychology & Psychiatry Tue, 20 Nov 2012 05:43:58 EST news272612627 Probiotics show potential to minimize C. difficile (Medical Xpress)—New cases of C. difficile-associated diarrhea among hospitalized patients taking antibiotics can be reduced by two-thirds with the use of probiotics, according to new research published Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-probiotics-potential-minimize-difficile.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Tue, 13 Nov 2012 06:05:25 EST news272009113 New website will assist people with dementia Researchers from McMaster and the University of Waterloo have developed a new website to help those living with dementia navigate the journey. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-website-people-dementia.html Alzheimer's disease & dementia Fri, 09 Nov 2012 06:37:24 EST news271665385 Global study suggests need for strategies to combat unhealthy lifestyles among the poor and the rich Healthy foods such as fruits and vegetables, proteins and total fats are consumed more often by the wealthy while poorer people consume more carbohydrates, says a new study involving people from 17 countries. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-08-global-strategies-combat-unhealthy-lifestyles.html Cardiology Sun, 26 Aug 2012 04:06:40 EST news265172760 Infographic: McMaster researchers break-down the perfect athlete At the halfway point of the 2012 London Olympics, viewers have already witnessed some of the most awe-inspiring performances in the history of the Games - from 15-year-old Lithuanian Ruta Meilutyte taking gold in the 100-metre breaststroke, to our own Canadian men's eight claiming silver in the dying seconds of Wednesday's race (including Mac grads Jeremiah Brown and Doug Csima). http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-08-infographic-mcmaster-break-down-athlete.html Other Mon, 06 Aug 2012 07:52:37 EST news263458177 Psychological abuse puts children at risk Child abuse experts say psychological abuse can be as damaging to a young child's physical, mental and emotional health as a slap, punch or kick. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-07-psychological-abuse-children.html Pediatrics Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:20:01 EST news262785571 Golfing like a pro is all in your head When it comes to golf, practice doesn’t necessarily make perfect – but perfect practice might. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-07-golfing-pro.html Psychology & Psychiatry Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:16:16 EST news262602971 Research debunks bodybuilding myth: Growth-promoting hormones don't stimulate strength New research from scientists at McMaster University reveals exercise-related testosterone and growth hormone do not play an influential role in building muscle after weightlifting, despite conventional wisdom suggesting otherwise. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-06-debunks-bodybuilding-myth-growth-promoting-hormones.html Medical research Thu, 14 Jun 2012 10:59:02 EST news258890328 Study debunks belief insulin puts people with diabetes at risk of heart disease Researchers at McMaster University have discovered that long-term insulin use does not harm people with diabetes or pre-diabetes or put them at risk of heart attacks, strokes or cancer. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-06-debunks-belief-insulin-people-diabetes.html Diabetes Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:54:59 EST news258648870 Blood test identifies increased risk of death following noncardiac surgery A simple blood test can help identify people who are at high risk of dying within the month after non-cardiac surgery, a study by McMaster University researchers has found. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-06-blood-death-surgery.html Surgery Tue, 05 Jun 2012 16:00:03 EST news258113586