Autism spectrum disorders
Owning a pet dog can help parents of children with autism
A new study has highlighted the potential for pet dogs to reduce stress in parents of children with autism.
May 21, 2015
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Overweight & Obesity
Could a new computer program help your baby stay healthy?
A new computer programme will help health visitors to calculate the likelihood of babies becoming overweight in later life.
May 18, 2015
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Genetics
One gene closer to helping sufferers of rare genetic disorder
A new study has separately confirmed and significantly built on recent research, identifying mutations of a gene that causes the uncommon but potentially fatal Adams-Oliver syndrome.
May 11, 2015
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Health
Mediterranean diets have lasting health benefits
The health benefits of switching to a Mediterranean style diet and upping the amount of time spent exercising for a period of just eight weeks can still be seen a year after stopping the regime, a new study has shown.
Nov 7, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Computer game could help visually-impaired children live independently
Researchers are to begin testing a new computer game which they hope could hold the key to helping visually-impaired children lead independent lives.
Oct 31, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Children can be trained recognise emotions
Children can using training to spot crucial cues on someone's emotional state, new research from the University of Lincoln, UK, has show.
Sep 24, 2014
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Putting dementia carers in control
Experts will explore how improved support and powers for people caring for loved-ones with dementia can improve quality of life for both patients and carers around the UK.
Sep 18, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Latest advances in medical imaging for revolutionary proton therapy cancer treatment
Advances in medical imaging technology which could make proton beam therapy a viable treatment for many more cancer sufferers will be described on an international stage.
Sep 8, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Awake within a dream: Lucid dreamers show greater insight in waking life
(Medical Xpress)—People who are aware they are asleep when they are dreaming have better than average problem-solving abilities, new research has discovered.
Aug 13, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Children as young as three recognise 'cuteness' in faces of people and animals
(Medical Xpress)—Children as young as three are able to recognise the same 'cute' infantile facial features in humans and animals which encourage caregiving behaviour in adults, new research has shown.
Jul 21, 2014
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