Archive: 17/02/2016

Researchers make progress in glioblastoma multiforme research

A research team, with the participation of the University of Granada (UGR), has made some progress in determining why glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), one of the most aggressive brain tumors known, is resistant to existing ...

Feb 17, 2016

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Schizophrenia and the teenage brain—how can imaging help?

Adolescence is a dangerous time for the onset of mental health problems. Advances in brain imaging are helping to picture how neural changes in these crucial years can lead to chronic debilitating mental illness.

Feb 17, 2016

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Getting pre-schoolers into SHAPES

Giving kindergarten teachers a little guidance and a lot of freedom seems to be the best way to get sedate pre-schoolers moving.

Feb 17, 2016

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WHO launches $56 million Zika response plan

The World Health Organization on Wednesday released its initial response plan to the Zika virus outbreak, launching a funding appeal for the $56 million (50 million euros) operation.

Feb 17, 2016

Swedish court overturns ban on e-cigarettes

A Swedish court on Wednesday overturned an earlier judicial decision banning the sale of e-cigarettes.

Feb 17, 2016

Many school children avoid basic foods unnecessarily

A study on hypersensitivity to the basic foods milk, egg, fish and wheat among young school children showed that reported food hypersensitivity was eight times more common than allergies confirmed by allergy tests. This according ...

Feb 17, 2016

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What if we could record and rewind our thoughts?

Scientific discoveries that involve humans interfacing with machines can evoke reactions of fear and wonder. Quite often, these feelings are epitomized through works of science fiction. Think Mary Shelly's "Frankenstein," ...

Feb 17, 2016

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Photographs and music lessen patients' anxiety before surgery

A new study found that viewing photographs combined with listening to music can less patients' anxiety before surgical operations and improve their physical and psychological well-being.

Feb 17, 2016