Keeping aging brains healthy—lessons from genes Do any genes protect against Alzheimer's disease? And do any predispose a person to its ravages? The answer is yes to both, according to work led by U of M researcher Lisa James. Nov 27, 2018 0 3
Researchers find rare instances of male mtDNA being passed on to offspring A team of researchers from the U.S., China and Taiwan has found some rare instances of fathers passing mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) to their offspring. In their paper published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, ... Nov 27, 2018 report 0 823
Perceptions of childhood obesity prevention policies among parents in Turkey Childhood obesity is a major health issue in Turkey. The World Health Organization recently found that between 20 and 25 percent of Turkish children aged 10–19 years are overweight or obese. A recent study of fourth grade ... Nov 27, 2018 0 0
Regular lifelong exercise keeps the body young Exercising on a regular basis over a lifetime may help keep the body decades younger, says new research from Ball State University. Nov 27, 2018 0 462
Beware of evening stress Stressful events in the evening release less of the body's stress hormones than those that happen in the morning, suggesting possible vulnerability to stress in the evening. Nov 27, 2018 0 3
Exposure of pregnant women to chemical pollutants leaves an imprint on their metabolism A study performed with the INMA birth cohort and the European HELIX project has revealed reproducible associations between exposure to multiple chemical pollutants and changes in metabolic processes during pregnancy. The ... Nov 27, 2018 0 1
Mosquito-repellent clothing might stop some bites, but you'll still need a cream or spray A range of shirts, pants, socks and accessories sold in specialist camping and fishing retailers claim to protect against mosquito bites for various periods. Nov 27, 2018 0 1
New biomedical gel could ease pain in cervical cancer treatment A unique partnership between a Virginia Tech scientist and a University of Virginia oncologist could result in a solution to reduce discomfort during cancer treatment for women. Nov 27, 2018 0 16
Drug treatment could offer new hope for some patients with brain bleeding A drug treatment, already approved for use in patients, could offer new hope for some patients with brain bleeding and strokes. Nov 27, 2018 0 5
Expert warns over 'little room for complacency' over fall in twin stillbirth rates A leading expert in fetal medicine at the University of Birmingham has warned that there is 'little room for complacency' over a fall in twin stillbirth rates as the reason for this phenomenon are complex. Nov 27, 2018 0 2