Health
Euthanasia cases up 13 percent in Netherlands
The commission that vets cases of euthanasia in the Netherlands says cases rose by 13 percent in the Netherlands in 2012 from 2011, the sixth consecutive year of increases.
Sep 24, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Migraines no headache for much longer
Australian migraine sufferers won't have to live in the dark much longer.
Sep 17, 2013
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Medical research
Drug blocks light sensors in eye that may trigger migraine attacks
For many migraine sufferers, bright lights are a surefire way to exacerbate their headaches. And for some night-shift workers, just a stroll through a brightly lit parking lot during the morning commute home can be enough ...
Aug 27, 2013
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Health
Traffic pollution and wood smoke increases asthma in adults
(Medical Xpress)—Asthma sufferers frequently exposed to heavy traffic pollution or smoke from wood fire heaters, experienced a significant worsening of symptoms, a new University of Melbourne led study has found.
Aug 20, 2013
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Immunology
Kids' allergies may correlate with omega-3, omega-6 lipid levels in cord blood
Children with high proportions of poly-unsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) in cord blood at birth are more likely to develop respiratory and skin allergies in their early teens, according to research published July 10 in the open ...
Jul 10, 2013
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Genetics
Sixteen new genetic regions for allergies discovered
(Medical Xpress)—In two of the largest genetic studies ever conducted on common allergies, including pollen, dust-mite and cat allergies, 16 new genetic regions related to the condition have been discovered. Together they ...
Jul 1, 2013
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Neuroscience
Study of vocal impersonations reveals how we manipulate our voices
A study of vocal impersonations has shown for the first time how speech production and voice perception systems in the brain interact to influence the way our voices sound. The research, supported by the Wellcome Trust, marks ...
Jun 19, 2013
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Immunology
Managing seasonal allergies
(HealthDay)—Although spring arrived late this year in parts of the United States, the summer allergy season will still be strong, according to a sinus expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Jun 17, 2013
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Dementia a growing concern for China and the world
An ECU researcher is one of the lead authors of the first study analysing the increase in prevalence of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia in China.
Jun 17, 2013
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Immunology
Pollen count apps for smartphones are nothing to sneeze at
Kate O'Reilly's spring allergy survival kit includes the usual stuff - nasal sprays, allergy pills and a box of tissues. This season, she's added a new weapon to her line of defense: an app on her smartphone.
May 24, 2013
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