Medical Xpress: Science Network WA in the news http://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress provides the latest news from Science Network WA Pregnancy model shows obstacles to remote care Estimates of the cost of pregnancy in Western Australia have revealed those with inadequate access to antenatal care, mostly those in remote areas, are paying $2,581 more than those with access. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-pregnancy-obstacles-remote.html Obstetrics & gynaecology Thu, 17 Jan 2013 08:50:02 EST news277634132 Scientists localise genetic mutations responsible for abnormal thyroid function Thyroid hormone resistance has been linked to mutations in the IGSF1 gene for the first time—surprising researchers who did not suspect it played a role in the maintenance of normal thyroid function. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-scientists-localise-genetic-mutations-responsible.html Genetics Wed, 16 Jan 2013 10:32:56 EST news277554769 Fruit and veg flavanoids give cardioprotective effects A study published in the journal of Biochemical Pharmacology suggests major flavonoid quercetin is beneficial in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-fruit-veg-flavanoids-cardioprotective-effects.html Medical research Wed, 09 Jan 2013 09:21:29 EST news276945657 Hoarders lack decision-making capacity, study finds Compulsive hoarders struggle to throw out their many possessions because their brains lack flexibility, new research suggests. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-hoarders-lack-decision-making-capacity.html Psychology & Psychiatry Tue, 08 Jan 2013 08:34:54 EST news276856485 Higher as well as regular tea consumption benefits found The benefits of tea drinking have been shown again in a study that has found the risk of ovarian cancer is reduced in tea drinkers. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-12-higher-regular-tea-consumption-benefits.html Health Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:02:24 EST news274525336 Warnings intended to dissuade women from overindulging might have contradictory effect, study finds Australian study has found warnings intended to dissuade women from over-indulging in chocolate can actually prompt increased consumption. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-12-dissuade-women-overindulging-contradictory-effect.html Health Tue, 11 Dec 2012 08:38:52 EST news274437523