Archive: 28/11/2016

Blood test hope for bowel diseases

Scientists have identified chemical changes in the DNA of patients with inflammatory bowel diseases that could improve screening for the conditions.

Nov 28, 2016

Case study chronicles first brain bleed tied to energy drinks

Investigators at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have presented the first case study of a patient experiencing a hemorrhagic stroke—a brain bleed—following consumption of an energy drink.

Nov 28, 2016

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Physician calls for better understanding, policy and treatment for opioid addiction

The U.S. opioid epidemic has evolved so much in the last four years that current federal policy responses risk diminishing returns in saving human lives, according to a new peer-reviewed perspective by University of Alabama ...

Nov 28, 2016

New study shows marijuana users have low blood flow to the brain

As the U.S. races to legalize marijuana for medicinal and recreational use, a new, large scale brain imaging study gives reason for caution. Published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, researchers using single photon ...

Nov 28, 2016

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New guidance on dealing with menopause in the workplace

Research by a Nottingham academic has helped to shape new guidance on dealing with menopause in the workplace.

Nov 28, 2016

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Scientist concerned by US decline in meat protein consumption

A 14 percent decline in U.S. consumer meat consumption over the past decade has caused alarm with one Texas A&M AgriLife scientist who warns the effects could be dire for overall human health and child development.

Nov 28, 2016

Parents can improve their child's literacy and numeracy skills by influencing the games they play

New Macquarie University research shows parents can help improve their children's literacy and numeracy skills by having a greater influence on the type of games they play in their free time.

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Expert reviews novel studies on impact of vaginal versus C-section delivery on infant health

In a review article published in EMBO Reports, Dr. Kjersti Aagaard, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine, and her colleagues Derrick Chu and Dr. Christopher Stewart focus on other ...

Nov 28, 2016