Archive: 19/12/2016
'Master regulator' in genes may make women more susceptible to autoimmune diseases
Women represent nearly 8 out of every 10 people with autoimmune diseases. Although the hugely disproportionate statistics are well known, the scientific community is still trying to figure out why women's immune systems are ...
Dec 19, 2016
Girls with poorer motor skills more likely than boys to be obese
Young girls who exhibit a poor mastery of fundamental movement skills (FMS) are more likely to be obese than boys who have similarly low skills, according to research led by Coventry University.
Dec 19, 2016
Disgust is way of communicating moral rather than self-interested motivation
New research carried out by psychologists at the University of Kent has shown for the first time that a decision to express disgust or anger depends on the motives a person seeks to communicate.
Dec 19, 2016
FDA expands health claim for more fruits, vegetables
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released an interim final rule today removing the low fat and positive nutrient requirements which will apply to nearly all fresh fruits and vegetables, allowing them to make a heart ...
Dec 19, 2016
Optimizing the use of biologics for treating patients with rheumatoid arthritis
The use of biologics, which are generally made from human and/or animal materials, has significantly changed the management of rheumatoid arthritis over the last decade, becoming the cornerstone treatment for many patients. ...
Dec 19, 2016
Surgical ablation found to be effective in reducing atrial fibrillation and improving quality of life
New clinical practice guidelines have been issued by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) that include major recommendations for the use of surgical ablation when treating atrial fibrillation (Afib), the most common type ...
Dec 19, 2016
Weight loss surgery linked to gastrointestinal complaints
Laparoscopic gastric bypass is an effective treatment for obesity, but a new study finds that patients who undergo the surgery often complain of gastrointestinal problems.
Dec 19, 2016