Breastfeeding associated with lower cardiovascular risk Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is a key contributor to cardiovascular disease, one of the leading causes of death globally. Apr 10, 2019 0 6
Leap to middle school is hard, but can be a fresh start for socially anxious children For young people, the transition from elementary to middle school can be a time of stress, disruption and discomfort. For children who already have trouble interacting with their peers, the transition can be particularly ... Apr 10, 2019 0 7
Immigrant children's health declines rapidly after arrival in Canada A healthy, happy future, free from poverty: This is the aspiration of many new immigrants and refugees to Canada and the United States. Leaving harsh conditions and food scarcity behind, they embrace the safety and relative ... Apr 10, 2019 0 5
Researchers identify factors linked with healthy memory in older adults In a new study that has implications for preventing Alzheimer's disease through targeted early intervention efforts, University of Alberta neuroscientists have identified different factors for maintaining healthy memory and ... Apr 10, 2019 0 11
Do insecticide-treated mosquito nets harm sleep quality? Between 2015 and 2017, 624 million insecticide-treated mosquito nets were distributed, mostly for free, to reduce malaria, severe disease and death in regions of the world where malaria is endemic. Apr 10, 2019 0 1
Suicide rates in suicidal people discharged from hospital down 50% A new study by UNSW Sydney researchers has explored a half-century of research into the suicide rates of people discharged from hospital after they presented with suicidal thoughts or behaviours. Apr 10, 2019 0 8
Opinion: Here's why well-intentioned vegan protesters are getting it wrong Protests from animal-rights activists around the country have drawn a swift national backlash. The Prime Minister has condemned the animal-rights protesters as "shameful," "un-Australian" and, memorably, "green-collar criminals." Apr 10, 2019 0 1
What can we do to keep people from gaining more weight? During a plane ride, Sara Bleich watched a flight attendant take an overweight passenger's drink order. The passenger asked for cranberry juice. Apr 10, 2019 0 1
Inflammation linked to chemical imbalance in schizophrenia A study published in Molecular Psychiatry has identified changes in inflammation-related biochemical pathways in schizophrenia that interfere with proper brain nerve cell communication. Researchers have found the first direct ... Apr 10, 2019 1 429
New non-antibiotic strategy for the treatment of bacterial meningitis With the increasing threat of antibiotic resistance, there is a growing need for new treatment strategies against life-threatening bacterial infections. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden and the University of Copenhagen ... Apr 10, 2019 0 95
