Scientists unravel molecular mechanisms of Parkinson's disease Detailed brain cell analysis has helped researchers uncover new mechanisms thought to underlie Parkinson's disease. Jun 12, 2018 0 274
Medicine fails to control blood pressure during exercise People with high but under control blood pressure saw a jump in their levels during exercise, an increase that mirrored the spikes seen under similar conditions among people with untreated hypertension, according to a new ... Jun 12, 2018 0 37
Research suggests poet Robert Burns may have had bipolar disorder Researchers at the University of Glasgow suggest Robert Burns may have had bipolar disorder, according to a paper published in The Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. Jun 12, 2018 0 126
From designer microbes to stem cells, researchers are investigating new strategies to treat bowel disease The University of Toronto's David McMillen and his research team are creating a new life form to ward off disease – a bespoke, gut-dwelling microbe engineered to release drugs when needed. Jun 12, 2018 0 51
Massive study sheds light on the genetic roots of atrial fibrillation Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), a condition causing a rapid, irregular heart rate that can increase the risk of stroke, could use some new treatment options. Despite how common the condition is, the current treatment ... Jun 12, 2018 0 348
Activated charcoal doesn't detox the body – four reasons you should avoid it On her Goop website, Gwyneth Paltrow claimed that charcoal lemonade was one of the "best juice cleansers". That was in 2014. Today, charcoal products – from croissants to capsules – are everywhere. Even high street coffee ... Jun 12, 2018 0 236
From plagues to obesity: how epidemics have evolved The word "epidemic" immediately brings to mind a highly infectious and deadly disease of the kind found in Hollywood films. In Contagion, for instance, a lethal infection with frightening symptoms spreads like wildfire, threatening ... Jun 12, 2018 0 29
Why we all need to be proactive about our bowels Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a mounting burden on health-care systems globally. Jun 12, 2018 0 32
Moral development: children become more caring and inclusive as they age Schools track and nurture the academic development of children, measuring literacy and numeracy against a bell curve. But what about children's moral development? A new study has found this also develops over time, and there's ... Jun 12, 2018 0 58
Exercise opposite side to keep casted limb strong When you injure an arm, exercising the same healthy limb on the other side of the body may be key to maintaining strength and muscle size in the injured limb, a University of Saskatchewan study shows. Jun 12, 2018 0 29
