Archive: 28/11/2018

Music supports the auditory skills of hearing-impaired children

Researchers at University of Helsinki, Finland, and University College London have found evidence that children with hearing impairment and cochlear implants can benefit from hobbies involving music and especially singing. ...

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Cancer prevention research and practice—the way forward to tackle rising cancer burden

Research shows that up to 50 percent of cancer cases and deaths are preventable. Cancer prevention is the most cost-effective and sustainable long-term strategy for the control of cancer.

Nov 28, 2018

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Stillbirth and infant death rates are decreasing, but still vary widely across Europe

Rates of stillbirth and deaths in the first year of life have decreased in Europe over the five years 2010 to 2015. However, countries still vary widely, and differences persist in their populations and the maternity care ...

Nov 28, 2018

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Fighting cancer one cell at a time

A team of scientists from Agency for Science, Technology and Research's (A*STAR) Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS) has identified a new approach to cancer therapeutics by targeting the evolution of cancer cells. This approach ...

Nov 28, 2018

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Why we are not ready for genetically designed babies

The media is buzzing with the surprise news that a Chinese researcher, Jainkui He, has created the world's first genome-edited twins. He did this, ostensibly, to provide resistance to HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.

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Antibiotics eliminate senescent cells associated with ageing

Antibiotics have emerged as potentially lifespan-enhancing drugs, according to the results of new research carried out in the UK.

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Another gene-edited baby may be on the way, scientist says

A Chinese researcher who claims to have helped make the world's first genetically edited babies says a second pregnancy may be underway.

Nov 28, 2018

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Got menopause? Healthy lifestyle now is crucial for heart health

A healthy lifestyle during the transition to menopause may offset the acceleration of atherosclerosis, the slow narrowing of the arteries that increases with age, according to new research in the Journal of the American Heart ...

Nov 28, 2018

Cryoablation shows promise in treating low-risk breast cancers

Cryoablation—the destruction of cancer cells through freezing—shows early indications of effectiveness in treating women with low-risk breast cancers, according to research being presented today at the annual meeting ...

Nov 28, 2018

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Online gaming addiction in men affects brain's impulse control

Researchers using functional MRI (fMRI) have found differences in the brains of men and women who are addicted to online gaming, according to a new study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of ...

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