Archive: 15/05/2014

Getting chemo first may help in rectal cancer

(Medical Xpress)—A new phase II study to be presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Clinical Oncology finds that if chemotherapy is offered before radiation and surgery, more patients will be able to ...

May 15, 2014

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Researchers identify gene that causes obesity-related metabolic syndrome

(Medical Xpress)—Yale-led research has identified a genetic mutation responsible for the cluster of cardiovascular risk factors that comprise the obesity-related "metabolic syndrome." The study appears in the May 15 issue ...

May 15, 2014

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Grand-parenting keeps wheels turning

(Medical Xpress)—Postmenopausal women who took care of their grandchildren one day a week had better memory and faster cognitive speed than those who didn't, according to new research from the University of Melbourne.

May 15, 2014

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Reversing gastric bypass may not reverse hormonal changes caused by surgery

(Medical Xpress)—Gastric bypass surgery has been shown to be one of the most effective treatments for obesity, and often improves Type 2 diabetes immediately after surgery and long before any weight loss has occurred—a ...

May 15, 2014

Brain's response to sexual images linked to number of sexual partners

(Medical Xpress)—Like most things, sex requires motivation. An attractive face, a pleasant fragrance, perhaps a sexy image. Yet people differ in their response to sex cues, some react strongly; some don't. A greater responsiveness ...

May 15, 2014

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Study may explain link between antibiotic use in infants and asthma

(Medical Xpress)—Children who receive antibiotics before their first birthday might be at a slightly increased risk of developing asthma. However, new research by The University of Manchester suggests that it is impaired ...

May 15, 2014

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When kids are old enough to stay home alone

(Medical Xpress)—As the school year draws to a close, many parents face the question of whether their children can be left home alone during the day in the summer months.

May 15, 2014

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Calming the working mind

Marianne Bergonzi first tried yoga when she was 50 years old. Describing the experience as life-changing, Bergonzi soon began teaching classes. "I knew I had to pass the yogic philosophy on to people who [may] never get ...

May 15, 2014

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New headway in battle against neurodegenerative diseases

(Medical Xpress)—Conditions which may accelerate the spread of Parkinson's disease, and a potential means of enhancing naturally-occurring defences against neurodegenerative disorders, have been identified in two new studies.

May 15, 2014

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Study shows domestic violence falls as women gain rights from land ownership

The change was clear and it was dramatic: "I went from being property to owning property," a woman in a remote area of Nicaragua told UC Santa Cruz assistant professor of psychology Shelly Grabe.

May 15, 2014

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