Archive: 19/06/2018

Breast cancer could be prevented by targeting epigenetic proteins, study suggests

Researchers at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto have discovered that epigenetic proteins promote the proliferation of mammary gland stem cells in response to the sex hormone progesterone. The study, which will ...

Jun 19, 2018

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Introduction of alcohol found to adversely impact fertility rates in hunter-gatherer community

Fernando Ramirez Rozzi, a research director with the French National Centre for Scientific Research has found that the introduction of alcohol to a Baka pygmy hunter-gatherer society caused fertility rates to fall. In his ...

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Small babies and asthma in later life

Airway size in rats with a low birth weight is more varied than those born at a normal weight—which Western Australian scientists think may play a role in the development of asthma.

Jun 19, 2018

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Mental health recovery influenced by workplace values, new research finds

Mental health law centres and advocates who uphold values of connectedness, hope, empowerment and identity can positively influence people with mental health issues, new research led by Curtin University has found.

Jun 19, 2018

Helping heroin users have healthier babies

A safer treatment for pregnant heroin-dependent women has been investigated by researchers from the University of Western Australia.

Jun 19, 2018

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How old is too old for surgery, and why?

Many of us will have been in situations with older loved ones where a doctor says surgery is too risky given the patient's advanced age. Why is it surgery becomes risky in the elderly, and is it based on chronological age ...

Jun 19, 2018

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Could playing Fortnite lead to video game addiction? The World Health Organisation says yes, but others disagree

Could your child be addicted to playing video games? Maybe. If you're a parent looking for tips on moderating your child's gaming habits, read on.

Jun 19, 2018

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Diagnosing and treating disorders of early sex development

Diagnosing, advising on and treating disorders of early sex development represent a huge medical challenge, both for those affected and for treating physicians. In contrast to the earlier view, DSD (Difference of Sex Development) ...

Jun 19, 2018

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Important to be open to discussing sex with young cancer survivors

Feeling unattractive and dissatisfied with their sexual ability – that is reality for many teenage and young adult cancer survivors. Research from Sahlgrenska Academy, Sweden, now gives a voice to a group that often has ...

Jun 19, 2018

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Videogame loot boxes similar to gambling

Adolescents playing video games that offer randomised rewards to increase competitive advantage could possibly be exposed to mechanisms that are psychologically similar to gambling, according to new research just published ...

Jun 19, 2018

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