Archive: 30/07/2019

Weight stigma in men associated with harmful health consequences

Men's health may be compromised by weight stigma, finds the latest research from the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at the University of Connecticut.

Jul 30, 2019

The amazing baby brain says 'pas de problème' with bilingualism

People often say that babies are like little sponges —with their ability to soak up language quickly and easily.

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Opinion: Beyond meat? The market for meat substitutes is way overdone

Meatless burger maker Beyond Meat has just reported quarterly earnings of US$67.3 million—much better than market expectations of US$52.7 million. It is now forecasting sales of US$240 million for the 2019 year, nearly ...

Jul 30, 2019

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Restricting SNAP benefits could hurt millions of Americans—and local communities

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is trying to restrict access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.

Jul 30, 2019

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Discovery enables clear identification of diseased beta cells in type 2 diabetes

Researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, have unlocked the key to clearly identifying diseased beta cells in type 2 diabetes. This discovery has both research and therapeutic implications.

Jul 30, 2019

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Cannabidiol reduces aggressiveness, study concludes

A new study has concluded that cannabidiol attenuates the aggressiveness induced by social isolation. The research, based on a mouse model, was performed by scientists at the University of São Paulo's Ribeirão Preto Medical ...

Jul 30, 2019

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Unraveling links to possible origins, better treatment for genetic disorders

In recent decades, scientists have successfully mapped the human genome, but it's viewed in a way similar to viewing a screen without a sharp resolution picture. Now a new digital tool designed at the University of Missouri ...

Jul 30, 2019

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Analysis reveals economic cost of Alzheimer's disease and dementia are 'tip of the iceberg'

A new research review highlighting the hidden costs of dementia suggests that traditional measures only show the 'tip of the iceberg' of the cost impact on society.

Jul 30, 2019

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Speech development starts in the womb

New parents are always thrilled when their offspring finally speaks its first words—usually at the age of 12 to 18 months. What parents often don't know is that the regions of the brain that recognise and process speech ...

Jul 30, 2019

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Stressed at school? Art therapy reduces teenage girls' headaches

Teenagers report higher levels of stress than adults, and cite school as the highest contributing factor, according to the American Psychological Association's annual report. A summary from 2013 concluded that while stress ...

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