Fit kids have better mental and physical health. What's the best way to get them active? The mental health benefits of exercise for adults are well known, easing depression and reducing anxiety. Oct 31, 2024 0 0
Transcranial direct current stimulation at home may lead to significant reductions in depression symptoms Up to a third of people diagnosed with depression do not respond to antidepressants or therapy. Oct 31, 2024 0 2
Powerful new therapy doubles progression-free survival in advanced breast cancer, clinical trial finds A powerful, three-drug therapy for aggressive advanced breast cancer doubles the length of time before the cancer progresses, compared with a drug combination currently available on the NHS, new research has shown. Oct 31, 2024 0 7
Childhood neglect associated with later stroke, COPD, cognitive impairment, and depression New research from the University of Toronto found that childhood neglect, even in the absence of childhood sexual abuse and physical abuse, is linked with a wide range of mental and physical health problems in adulthood. Oct 31, 2024 0 2
The 'nocebo effect' in IBS: Why gluten might not be the real problem Many people find that wheat or gluten cause them to react in some way: Some people have a wheat allergy, some have the autoimmune condition celiac disease, but the majority find they have some sort of intolerance or sensitivity ... Oct 31, 2024 0 0
How light can shift your mood and mental health It's spring and you've probably noticed a change in when the sun rises and sets. But have you also noticed a change in your mood? Oct 31, 2024 0 1
Obesity combined with polycystic ovary syndrome in mothers poses risk to children Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and obesity are at a higher risk of giving birth to smaller babies in terms of birth weight, length, and head circumference, according to a recent study conducted at NTNU. Oct 31, 2024 0 0
Not the time to share: New Zealand needs to rethink multi-bed hospital rooms As New Zealand agonizes over its hospitals—where they are, how they should be staffed and how they should be funded—a key element in the debate is being missed: the need for single rooms in all public hospitals. Oct 31, 2024 0 0
Bridging the digital divide to help rural smokers quit Rural adults are more likely to smoke than their urban counterparts. Enhancing digital literacy and improving access to the internet and digital devices may make it easier for rural smokers to quit. These are the findings ... Oct 31, 2024 0 0
RNA editing tool shows potential as a replacement for regular eye injections Australian scientists have successfully used an innovative gene therapy technique in the lab to combat a key cause of vision loss in "wet" age-related macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease. Oct 31, 2024 0 48
