Archive: 14/04/2023

Key mechanism identified for reducing chronic inflammation in cardiovascular diseases

A breakthrough discovery in understanding how white blood cells move in the body could pave the way for new treatments for chronic inflammation-related diseases including cardiovascular diseases, according to a recent study ...

Apr 14, 2023

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Social media unlikely to cause mental health problems in adolescents

There is little evidence to show that teenagers in the UK who spend more time on social media have worse mental health, finds a new study by UCL researchers.

Apr 14, 2023

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Declining number of children being vaccinated against measles in Aotearoa

There are not enough children under the age of 5 in Aotearoa protected against measles to stop a potential national outbreak, a new University of Otago, Christchurch study shows.

Apr 14, 2023

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Study: Single-use surgical items contribute two-thirds of carbon footprint of products used in common operations

A new analysis of the carbon footprint of products used in the five most common surgical operations carried out in the NHS in England shows that 68% of carbon contributions come from single-use items, such as single-use gowns, ...

Apr 14, 2023

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Drawing pictures is great for children's development—here's how parents can help

When the weather's bad and there's no prospect of a trip to the park, we might well reach for crayons, pencils and paper as a way to keep our children entertained. But drawing is much more than a fun activity. It has wide-ranging ...

Apr 14, 2023

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Planning for a baby? Why both men and women should consider quitting alcohol before and during pregnancy

When a couple is planning on having a baby, it's often the woman who is seen as responsible for the health of the unborn child.

Apr 14, 2023

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Dutch to allow euthanasia for under-12s

The Dutch government on Friday gave euthanasia for children under 12 the green light, permitting mercy deaths for young minors suffering "unbearably and without hope".

Apr 14, 2023

Drug form of traditional Chinese medicine compound found to improve survival of mice with brain tumors

A new study shows how a drug made from a natural compound used in traditional Chinese medicine works against malignant brain tumors in mice, creating a promising avenue of research for glioblastoma treatment.

Apr 14, 2023

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Smartphone study reveals that bodily rhythm affects behavior

Leiden researchers Arko Ghosh and Enea Ceolini analyzed the use data of hundreds of mobile phones and discovered that the body has rhythms ranging between seven and 52 days. These cycles influence how we behave. Their research ...

Apr 14, 2023

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Offering medications for opioid addiction to incarcerated individuals leads to decrease in overdose deaths, study shows

New research from Boston Medical Center concluded that offering medications to treat opioid addiction in jails and prisons leads to a decrease in overdose deaths. Published in JAMA Network Open, the study also found that ...

Apr 14, 2023

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