Archive: 12/02/2014

Roll-your-owns less natural and at least as harmful as tailor-made cigarettes

Poorer smokers may favour "roll your own" and many falsely believe that use of loose tobacco is less dangerous than factory-made cigarettes, according to a University of Otago public health researcher writing in the British ...

Feb 12, 2014

Here's why we should research alternative therapies

Acupuncture, chiropractic, herbal medicines, massage, andother therapies known collectively as complementary and alternative medicine, are big business in Australia, as elsewhere.

Feb 12, 2014

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New study evaluates the concept of "advance care planning"

For the first time in Germany, a new study evaluates the concept of "advance care planning", a regional approach that helps individuals to develop, articulate and document wishes regarding the limits of medical treatment ...

Feb 12, 2014

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Study pinpoints job role specific carcinogens

A world-first study of occupational carcinogen exposure has revealed that 40 per cent of Australian workers could be exposed to chemicals that may increase their risk of developing cancer.

Feb 12, 2014

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Researchers develop ultramodern forearm prosthesis

Researchers of the University of Twente (UT) and Roessingh Research and Development (RRD) have developed a system which can significantly improve the functionality of forearm prostheses. Using the activity still present in ...

Feb 12, 2014

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Mindfulness meditation may improve decision making

One 15-minute focused-breathing meditation may help people make smarter choices, according to new research from researchers at INSEAD and The Wharton School. The findings are published in the February issue of Psychological ...

Feb 12, 2014

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Study shows gut bacteria associated with obesity varies by geographic latitude

(Medical Xpress)—A pair of researches has found that the proportions of two types of gut bacteria known to have an impact on weight retention differ by geographic latitude. In their paper, published in the journal Biology ...

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Schizophrenia enters the molecular diagnostics era

With a drop of blood and some laboratory analyses, doctors have been able to tell patients whether they suffer from diabetes or some sort of cancer. Measuring changes in the cells or molecules of human tissues or fluids, ...

Feb 12, 2014

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Genetic find might lead to cattle that are more resistant to TB

Scientists have identified genetic traits in cattle that might allow farmers to breed livestock with increased resistance to bovine tuberculosis (TB).

Feb 12, 2014

Dark chocolate, red wine will keep your honey heart-healthy this Valentine's Day

Forget the oysters and the champagne this Valentine's Day. If you want to keep your true love's heart beating strong, the real foods of love are dark chocolate and red wine, said Loyola University Health System preventive ...

Feb 12, 2014

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Archive: 12/02/2014

Roll-your-owns less natural and at least as harmful as tailor-made cigarettes

Here's why we should research alternative therapies

New study evaluates the concept of "advance care planning"

Study pinpoints job role specific carcinogens

Researchers develop ultramodern forearm prosthesis

Mindfulness meditation may improve decision making

Study shows gut bacteria associated with obesity varies by geographic latitude

Schizophrenia enters the molecular diagnostics era

Genetic find might lead to cattle that are more resistant to TB

Dark chocolate, red wine will keep your honey heart-healthy this Valentine's Day

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