Archive: 09/06/2015

Getting to the point of parents' fears

University of Queensland researchers are hoping to get to the pointy end of parents' fears about childhood vaccinations by conducting an Australia-wide survey.

Jun 9, 2015

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Engineers use 'shock tube' to find greater impacts of blast waves on brains

By accounting for a rush of blood to the head, University of Nebraska-Lincoln engineers have found that blast waves from concussive explosions may put far greater strain on the brain than previously thought.

Jun 9, 2015

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Images reveal structure of heart cells that may hold heart attack clues

Newly released images revealing the 'bicycle spoke' structure of a heart cell may hold key clues to reducing damage from a heart attack.

Jun 9, 2015

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Diabetes drug Sitagliptin shows no increased risk of heart events

A clinical trial of the glucose-control drug sitagliptin among patients with type 2 diabetes and established cardiovascular disease has found it did not raise the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events.

Jun 9, 2015

Extreme exercise linked to blood poisoning

Researchers have discovered that extreme exercise can cause intestinal bacteria to leak into the bloodstream, leading to blood poisoning.

Jun 9, 2015

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Resilience to stress may be key for long-term health

Reacting positively to stressful situations may play a key role in long-term health, according to researchers.

Jun 9, 2015

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San Francisco considers health warning on soda advertising

San Francisco officials are deciding whether to impose a warning on ads for a favorite drink of children and a bane of public health advocates: Sugary soda pop.

Jun 9, 2015

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South Korea says its deadly MERS outbreak may have peaked

South Korea believes its MERS virus outbreak may have peaked, and experts say the next several days will be critical to determining whether the government's belated efforts have successfully stymied a disease that has killed ...

Jun 9, 2015

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Largest-ever study of parental age and autism finds increased risk with teen moms

The largest-ever multinational study of parental age and autism risk, funded by Autism Speaks, found increased autism rates among the children of teen moms and among children whose parents have relatively large gaps between ...

Jun 9, 2015

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S. Korea reports 7th MERS death, vows to end crisis (Update)

South Korea Tuesday reported its seventh death from Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) as the government—concerned about the economic impact—said it hoped to end the crisis this week.

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