Archive: 15/08/2019

Uric acid pathologies shorten fly lifespan, highlighting need for screening in humans

Few people get their level of uric acid, a breakdown product of metabolism, measured in their blood. Based on Buck research published August 15 in PLOS Genetics, it might be time to rethink that, given that 20 percent of ...

Aug 15, 2019

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Too much of a good thing can be dangerous, finds researchers investigating hypoglycemia

For people with diabetes, taking medications and monitoring their blood sugar is part of the rhythm of their daily lives. However, according to new research from Mayo Clinic, more than 20% of adult patients in the U.S. are ...

Aug 15, 2019

Care less with helmet

The significance of some objects is so deeply entrenched in our psyche that we rely on them even when they are not actually helpful. This is the case with a bike helmet. Since our childhood, we learn that we are more protected ...

Aug 15, 2019

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How technology designed for space can help detect disease on Earth

Sepsis, a life-threatening condition in which the body is fighting a severe infection that has spread via the bloodstream leading to poor circulation and lack of blood perfusion of vital tissues and organs, is one of the ...

Aug 15, 2019

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Treating vision and hearing problems early can contribute to longer years in good health

Older adults aged 60 years and above with vision and hearing impairments may enjoy fewer years of life and healthspan compared to those with no impairments. Detecting and managing these conditions early could prolong the ...

Aug 15, 2019

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Scars: Gone with the foam

A scar on the elbow that is strained with every movement, or a foot, on which a wound simply does not want to close—poorly healing injuries are a common cause of health restrictions. And although millions of people are ...

Aug 15, 2019

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One in five awaiting new hip suffer acute pain

Almost 20 percent of people awaiting hip replacements are experiencing extreme pain or discomfort, a study shows.

Aug 15, 2019

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New survey reveals dangerously high salt levels in picnic foods

A new survey by Action on Salt, based at Queen Mary University of London, has found that the food content of a "typical" picnic basket could contain more than 5g of salt.

Aug 15, 2019

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Wiggling it beats a path for a better performance at school

Marching, wiggling and tapping a beat aids young children to develop their self-regulation skills and improve school readiness, as shown in newly-published QUT early childhood research.

Aug 15, 2019

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Preventing ADHD: Positive mothers, well-behaved kids

Studies have shown that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children can be reduced through positive parenting: by encouraging them, reassuring them, structuring their tasks and, of course, giving affection.

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