Archive: 20/05/2015

Genome study reveals patterns and properties of human de novo mutations

(Medical Xpress)—A large team of researchers with members from the Netherlands and the U.S. has conducted a genome analysis on a large human population and as a result has found patterns and properties that were not formerly ...

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A non-invasive tool for diagnosing cancer

Researchers in Singapore have developed an ultrasensitive method to detect micro-RNAs: tiny molecules that can indicate the presence of tumours. They are applying the technology toward a non-invasive screening test for gastric ...

May 20, 2015

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Stroke risk clarified following routine clot removal after heart attack

Clearing blood clots from arteries during treatment for an acute myocardial infarction was a relatively common practice until a recent, large-scale study showed that the technique, known as thrombectomy, might actually increase ...

May 20, 2015

After a sip of milkshake, genes and brain activity predict weight gain

The way the brain responds while sipping a delicious milkshake can predict who will gain weight and who will not—but only if the individual has just eaten and has a certain genetic profile, a new brain imaging study by ...

May 20, 2015

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Smoking and drug abuse could more than triple annual ER visits

Smokers are four times more likely than non-smokers to become frequent visitors of emergency rooms.

May 20, 2015

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Health risks beneath the painted beauty in America's nail salons

The desire for beautiful nails has fueled an entire nail salon industry that's growing rapidly, with storefronts cropping up on every major street across the nation. Yet, the recent articles from the New York Times exposed ...

May 20, 2015

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Zambian children report happiness levels on par with Canadian counterparts

Spirituality and connection to nature are good predictors of Zambian children's well-being, according to a UBC study published in the current issue of the Journal of Happiness Studies.

May 20, 2015

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Victims of childhood bullying at higher risk of cardiovascular disease in later life

People who experienced bullying in childhood are more likely to be overweight and show higher levels of blood inflammation in later life, finds new research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) ...

May 20, 2015

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Caffeine intake associated with reduced levels of erectile dysfunction

Men who drink the equivalent caffeine level of two to three cups of coffee a day are less likely to have erectile dysfunction (ED), according to researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).

May 20, 2015

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Students develop wearable device that monitors anxiety in autistic children

A wearable device developed by students at the University of British Columbia shows promise in preventing meltdowns in children with autism.

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