Archive: 25/09/2019

Teens sleep 43 more minutes per night after combo of two treatments, study finds

Teenagers got 43 more minutes of sleep a night after a four-week intervention that reset their body clocks and helped them go to bed earlier, a study from the Stanford University School of Medicine has shown.

Sep 25, 2019

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Anti-malarial drug can make cancer chemotherapy more effective

Scientists at the University of Birmingham have found an anti-malarial drug was effective in treating head and neck cancer in mice.

Sep 25, 2019

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Unravelling an alternative mechanism of airway mucosal immunity

Contrary to popular belief, there may be more than one mechanism involved in microbial airway protection. Researchers from Japan and China have found an alternative mechanism that may be involved in fighting microbial infections.

Sep 25, 2019

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True lies: How letter patterns color perceptions of truth

People today constantly encounter claims such as "Advil kills pain," "coffee prevents depression," or "Hilary promises amnesty" as brands, news outlets and social media sites vie for our attention—yet few people take the ...

Sep 25, 2019

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Web tool prioritizes health risks for postmenopausal women

A web-based calculator that helps middle-aged women predict their risks of conditions that become more likely with age has been developed by public health, medical and computer science experts from throughout the U.S. and ...

Sep 25, 2019

How biscuits enriched with protein could keep the UK's aging population strong

The world's aging populations are increasing every year. In 2016, 18% of the UK's population was aged 65 years or older—by 2046, this group will account for nearly a quarter of the people living in the British Isles.

Sep 25, 2019

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Babies with hydrocephalus caused by toxoplasmosis have good outcomes with prompt treatment

Babies born with toxoplasmosis, which is caused by a congenital parasitic infection, can develop hydrocephalus, a condition where excess fluid creates damaging pressure in the brain.

Sep 25, 2019

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1 in 3 new moms struggle to get their baby to sleep, but some women have a tougher time

Becoming a parent is a wonderful experience but it can also be incredibly daunting. There is no qualification or test you can take to make sure you're ready; you have to rely on life experience, advice from friends, family ...

Sep 25, 2019

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Why does the CDC want us to 'Think Fungus'?

When people think of infectious microbes, they typically think of bacteria and virus. There is, however, another enormous group of organisms that can affect our health: fungi.

Sep 25, 2019

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Your preschooler's forgetfulness isn't bad behavior and nagging them won't help

Another school year is upon us, and both parents and children have a lot to remember as people are coming and going on new schedules: make and take lunches, bring an item for show-and-tell, carry cups to the table for dinner ...

Sep 25, 2019

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