Archive: 12/12/2018

Tube travel linked to the spread of flu-like illnesses

Despite the commuter cold being a widely accepted concept, it's never been proven that public transport contributes to the spread of airborne infections. Now new research on the London underground commute has proven a link ...

Dec 12, 2018

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New data on disease prevention and the utilization of medical services by children and adolescents in Germany

Has tooth brushing frequency improved among children and adolescents? At what age is occupational therapy most commonly used? How many girls have been vaccinated against Human papillomavirus (HPV)? What influence does social ...

Dec 12, 2018

How imaginary friends could boost children's development

Psychologists first became interested in imaginary friends in the early 19th century because they feared they could be a sign of emotional unstability or psychological problems in children. But as scientists have learned ...

Dec 12, 2018

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How bullying affects the brain

New research from King's College London identifies a possible mechanism that shows how bullying may influence the structure of the adolescent brain, suggesting the effects of constantly being bullied are more than just psychological.

Dec 12, 2018

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Hispanics bear brunt of exposure to workplace hazards: study

(HealthDay)—Exposure to metals and pesticides at work could increase risk of heart disease, researchers say.

Dec 12, 2018

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Teachers don't understand the depth of dyslexia

Dyslexia is a common learning difficulty that most of us know for causing problems with writing, reading and spelling. But it is more than this, and can affect people in many different ways.

Dec 12, 2018

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Always have room for dessert? Here's why

You're stuffed with cheese and olives, crackers and dips. Glazed ham, roast turkey, barbecued prawns. A million salads, roast veggies and your aunt's famous beans. So why is there always room for dessert?

Dec 12, 2018

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Santa calorie counting

Heated debates often flare in the festive season. Fuelled by the spirit of Christmas, controversial ideas can be flung flippantly across the table.

Dec 12, 2018

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Moderate consumption of alcohol is associated with fewer hospitalizations

A study of the Department of Epidemiology and Prevention of IRCCS Neuromed (Pozzilli, Italy), in collaboration with the Department of Nutrition of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (Boston), finds that people ...

Dec 12, 2018

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New compound could enhance the efficacy of standard breast cancer treatment

A novel compound against breast cancer improves the efficacy of standard cancer treatment and shows superior tolerability in laboratory tests when compared to similar agents, setting the stage for its further clinical development. ...

Dec 12, 2018

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