Archive: 28/06/2018
WTO backs Australia's neutral cigarette packs
The World Health Organization on Thursday upheld Australia's right to require neutral packaging for cigarettes, over the objections of several foreign governments.
Jun 28, 2018
Smoking associated with delayed shinbone healing
In adults, tibia (shinbone) fractures are usually fixed through the surgical implantation of a slender metal rod called an intramedullary nail in the hollow space within the bone. This treatment is generally effective for ...
Jun 28, 2018
Obesity + aging linked to Alzheimer's markers in the brain
A new study suggests that when a high-fat, high-sugar diet that leads to obesity is paired with normal aging, it may contribute to the development of Alzheimer's disease. In addition, researchers discovered that certain areas ...
Jun 28, 2018
Computational models provide novel genetic insights into atherosclerosis
Researchers have identified a new gene-activation pathway caused by lipids associated with coronary artery disease, a finding that could help identify new directions in research and drug development. The study was published ...
Jun 28, 2018