Archive: 15/12/2016

Health and independence highlighted in ageing population

Health, independence and caregiving in advanced age are investigated in a major report released today that will assist policy and services on the health care impacts of population ageing in New Zealand.

Dec 15, 2016

Heart attack deaths are highest during December/January holiday season

According to a study published in Circulation, a journal of the American Heart Association (AHA), the winter holiday season is considered a risk factor for cardiac and noncardiac death.

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Can a cancer drug treat a rare cardiac disease?

About 1 in 2,500 babies born in the United States each year have Noonan syndrome (NS), a genetic disorder that results in severe heart defects, among other symptoms. A gene called PTPN11 causes the condition, for which there ...

Dec 15, 2016

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Lack of sanitation facilities linked to higher rape incidents in India

Women in India without bathrooms in their homes are more likely to face sexual violence, say University of Michigan researchers.

Dec 15, 2016

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Diagnosing, treating 'superbugs' is goal of clinical team

Dr. Michael Satlin's patients aren't just battling cancer. Many are also fighting drug-resistant bacteria – "superbugs" that threaten their fragile immune systems, and their lives.

Dec 15, 2016

Weight-lifting can help over 55s improve brain function and muscle strength

Over 55s with mild cognitive impairment can improve their brain function by building muscle strength, a new study shows.

Dec 15, 2016

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Research on galanin can result in new drugs for depression

Depression afflicts a large number of people over their lifetime. In addition to suffering and a risk for suicide, the disease is associated with major cost for society.

Dec 15, 2016

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New research finds brain activation in children viewing large portions of food

Viewing large portions of high-calorie food activates reward and sensory processing areas in children's brains, according to a Penn State study.

Dec 15, 2016

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Why sex gets better in older age

Aging is generally associated with improvements in our quality of life: We become more proficient in our work, learn how to manage our finances better and our bonds with loved ones deepen. With time and practice, most of ...

Dec 15, 2016

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Chinese herbal treatment shows signs of effectiveness in bone marrow recovery

UCLA researchers have found that a Chinese herbal regimen called TSY-1 (Tianshengyuan-1) increased telomerase activity in normal blood cells but decreased it in cancer cells. Telomerase is an enzyme responsible for the production ...

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Archive: 15/12/2016

Health and independence highlighted in ageing population

Heart attack deaths are highest during December/January holiday season

Can a cancer drug treat a rare cardiac disease?

Lack of sanitation facilities linked to higher rape incidents in India

Diagnosing, treating 'superbugs' is goal of clinical team

Weight-lifting can help over 55s improve brain function and muscle strength

Research on galanin can result in new drugs for depression

New research finds brain activation in children viewing large portions of food

Why sex gets better in older age

Chinese herbal treatment shows signs of effectiveness in bone marrow recovery

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