Archive: 08/05/2014
Overcoming stigma in mood and anxiety disorders
Now that Mental Health Awareness Week is well underway, researchers and activists across the country are collaborating on projects in the hopes of eliminating stigma and raising awareness of mental health issues.
May 8, 2014
Emotional arousal makes us better at swearing
People swear more colourfully when they are in a emotionally aroused state. This suggests that swearing is closely related to emotion.
May 8, 2014
Resistance to antibiotics is a serious threat to global public health
The World Health Organisation, WHO, recently published its first Global Report on Antimicrobial Resistance. This publication demonstrates that resistance against antibiotics is a serious threat to global public health. The ...
May 8, 2014
Team examines DNA damage, repair and risk of cancer
(Medical Xpress)—Human cellular DNA endures more than 30,000 daily damages due to everyday, functional activity in and around those cells. Of these damages, about one third are due to oxidative damage which is normally ...
May 8, 2014