Archive: 27/05/2016
Early-life stress causes digestive problems and anxiety in rats
Traumatic events early in life can increase levels of norepinephrine—the primary hormone responsible for preparing the body to react to stressful situations—in the gut, increasing the risk of developing chronic indigestion ...
May 27, 2016
Angola's yellow fever death toll tops 300: WHO
Angola's yellow fever outbreak has killed more than 300 people since December, with cases of the deadly disease spreading to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya and even China, the World Health Organization has said.
May 27, 2016
Vitamin nicotinamide riboside protects mice from diabetes complications
A naturally occurring vitamin, nicotinamide riboside (NR), can lower blood sugar levels, reduce fatty liver, and prevent peripheral nerve damage in mouse models of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a new ...
May 27, 2016
Study finds parental perceptions of neighborhood environments affect children's active play
A University of Maryland study found that parental perceptions of the home neighborhood environment were linked to how physically active their children were on a daily basis.
May 27, 2016