Archive: 03/10/2017

Australian ready meals are saltier than ever, study finds

Some ready meals contain more than an entire day's worth of salt in a single serve, according to new research published by The George Institute for Global Health and VicHealth.

Oct 3, 2017

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UN battles mounting illness in Rohingya camps

Relief agencies on Tuesday fought to contain a diarrhoea outbreak around camps in Bangladesh where more than 500,000 Rohingya have taken shelter in the past five weeks.

Oct 3, 2017

How to talk to your kids about opioids

By now, most people are aware of the enormity of the opioid epidemic. In 2015, over 33,000 Americans died from an opioid overdose – more from opioid pain relievers than heroin.

Oct 3, 2017

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Irritable bowel syndrome diagnosis needed early

An early, definitive diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) would do much to instil confidence in patients and allow them to move from searching for answers to effectively managing their condition.

Oct 3, 2017

Earlier school start times may increase risk of adolescent depression and anxiety

Teenagers with school starting times before 8:30 a.m. may be at particular risk of experiencing depression and anxiety due to compromised sleep quality, according to a recent URMC study.

Oct 3, 2017

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Menopause and estrogen affect muscle function

According to a study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä, estrogen acts as a regulator of muscle energy metabolism and muscle cell viability. Menopause leads to the cessation of ovarian estrogen production concurrent ...

Oct 3, 2017

Beetroot fails to warm up those sensitive to cold

In people at higher risk of feeling the cold, and contrary to what scientists thought, beetroot juice doesn't appear to help re-warm the body after exposure to the cold, according to new research.

Oct 3, 2017