Archive: 27/01/2014

Male-female communication at conception shapes the health of offspring, study says

(Medical Xpress)—A father's input is important for his child's future health right from the moment of conception, with the quality of his seminal fluid playing a major and unique role in that process, according to new research ...

Jan 27, 2014

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H1N1 flu deaths hit 123 in Mexico, officials say

Mexico is worried about a spike in the number of H1N1 flu cases and deaths, in the country that was the epicenter of the 2009 outbreak of the strain.

Jan 27, 2014

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Researchers find ancient plague DNA in teeth

An international team of scientists has discovered that two of the world's most devastating plagues – the plague of Justinian and the Black Death, each responsible for killing as many as half the people in Europe—were ...

Jan 27, 2014

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Gossip and ostracism may have hidden group benefits

Conventional wisdom holds that gossip and social exclusion are always malicious, undermining trust and morale in groups. But sharing this kind of "reputational information" could have benefits for society, according to a ...

Jan 27, 2014

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Study examines the development of children's prelife reasoning

Most people, regardless of race, religion or culture, believe they are immortal. That is, people believe that part of themselves–some indelible core, soul or essence–will transcend the body's death and live forever. But ...

Jan 27, 2014

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Yoga can lower fatigue, inflammation in breast cancer survivors

Practicing yoga for as little as three months can reduce fatigue and lower inflammation in breast cancer survivors, according to new research.

Jan 27, 2014

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Pesticide exposure linked to Alzheimer's disease

Scientists have known for more than 40 years that the synthetic pesticide DDT is harmful to bird habitats and a threat to the environment.

Jan 27, 2014

Health care savings: Reducing inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions

Inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions are a major public health concern, costing millions of dollars in unnecessary health care costs annually and contributing to the problem of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Still, despite ...

Jan 27, 2014

Study identifies high level of 'food insecurity' among college students

One of the few studies of its type has found that a startling 59 percent of college students at one Oregon university were "food insecure" at some point during the previous year, with possible implications for academic success, ...

Jan 27, 2014

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HIV medications dialogue differs by race, ethnicity

A lot of evidence shows that a patients' race or ethnicity is associated with differences in how health care providers communicate with them, the health care they receive, and their health outcomes. In HIV care, a key to ...

Jan 27, 2014

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