Archive: 20/09/2016

Just how much sugar do Americans consume? It's complicated

Sugar has become the nutritional villain du jour, but just how bad is our addiction? The answer is tricky.

Sep 20, 2016

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UN sets its sights on superbugs

World leaders on Wednesday will for the first time tackle the growing scourge of superbacteria, which are resistant to antibiotics and are making illnesses from tuberculosis to sexually transmitted diseases increasingly ...

Sep 20, 2016

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Scientists identify concussion treatment for persistent cases in children

Concussions can create a host of symptoms—headache, dizziness, moodiness, upset stomach and other issues. In most cases, those symptoms eventually dissipate, but about 15% of young people who get concussions struggle with ...

Sep 20, 2016

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Breakthrough genomics technique can be used to map epigenetic marks across the genome using fewer cells

A Ludwig Cancer Research study published online September 14th in Nature reports a novel technique to map specific chemical (or "epigenetic") modifications made to the protein packaging of DNA using a small population of ...

Sep 20, 2016

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A tough day could erase the perks of choosing 'good' fat sources

The type of fat you eat matters, but a new study suggests that the benefits of good fats vanish when stress enters the picture.

Sep 20, 2016

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Team finds better, cost-effective depression treatment for teens

Depression is one of the most common mental health issues a teenager can face. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 2.8 million adolescents ages 12 to 17 in the U.S. had at least one major depressive ...

Sep 20, 2016

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Continuous electrical brain stimulation helps patients with epilepsy

When surgery and medication don't help people with epilepsy, electrical stimulation of the brain has been a treatment of last resort. Unfortunately, typical approaches, such as vagal nerve stimulation or responsive nerve ...

Sep 20, 2016

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Researchers link improved muscle health to better outcomes for people with diabetes

Loss of physical strength due to muscle deterioration is a complication for people living with Type 1 diabetes that's often overlooked. New research from McMaster University shows it shouldn't be.

Sep 20, 2016

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Obamacare tied to rise in mammograms

(HealthDay)—The number of Medicare patients getting mammograms increased slightly, but significantly, in the first three years of U.S. health-care reform, according to a new study.

Sep 20, 2016

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Youth health needs specialised training

Specialised training in youth health for clinicians who work mainly with young people may result in better health outcomes for students, according to research from the University of Auckland.

Sep 20, 2016

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