Archive: 25/09/2017

Diabetes medicine reduces Parkinson's risk

A Norwegian study shows that the taking of diabetes medicine reduces the risk of getting Parkinson's disease.

Sep 25, 2017

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The debate on assisted dying—how can we assess the competing claims?

Assisted dying in Australia is no longer a matter of "if" but "when". Will the "when" be 2017 through the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill likely to be tabled in the Victorian parliament this week?

Sep 25, 2017

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No, depression won't literally break your heart (but have a heart check anyway)

Some people say depression leads to a broken heart. It's a catchy expression, but is it really true?

Sep 25, 2017

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Study on antibiotic resistance finds concern, but no 'epidemic'

Antimicrobial resistance is sometimes called an "epidemic" and some experts predict it will cause 10 million deaths by 2050, but new research puts it into perspective.

Sep 25, 2017

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'World's heaviest woman' dies in Abu Dhabi hospital

An Egyptian believed to be the world's heaviest woman died Monday of heart and kidney failure at an Abu Dhabi hospital, following months of treatment to help her lose weight and one day walk again.

Sep 25, 2017

Bioinformatics points the way to treating deadly pancreatic cancer

A new study that sifted through an enormous mass of biomolecular data has significantly advanced our understanding of the genetics of pancreatic cancer and opened up promising treatment avenues.

Sep 25, 2017

How ketogenic diets curb inflammation

Ketogenic diets – extreme low-carbohydrate, high-fat regimens that have long been known to benefit epilepsy and other neurological illnesses – may work by lowering inflammation in the brain, according to new research by UC ...

Sep 25, 2017

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Can facemasks reduce the negative health impacts of air pollution?

Research has shown that exposure to air pollution, be it brief or over the long term, can have negative impacts on the lungs and hearts, and potentially the brain as well (Brook 2009). It is estimated that outdoor air pollution ...

Sep 25, 2017

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A brain system that builds confidence in what we see, hear and touch

A series of experiments at EPFL provide conclusive evidence that the brain uses a single mechanism (supramodality) to estimate confidence in different senses such as audition, touch, or vision. The study is published in the ...

Sep 25, 2017

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An ethical dilemma for doctors—when is it OK to prescribe opioids?

America's opioid crisis is getting worse. The role of prescription opioids has both the medical establishment and the government justifiably worried.

Sep 25, 2017

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