Archive: 16/02/2017

Pizza, burgers and the like: A single high-fat meal can damage the metabolism

The global proliferation of overweight and obese people and people with type 2 diabetes is often associated with the consumption of saturated fats. Scientists at the German Diabetes Center (Deutsches Diabetes-Zentrum, DDZ) ...

Feb 16, 2017

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By the numbers: What are the most attractive female lips?

What dimensions might create the most attractive lips in women? A new study published online by JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery used focus groups and morphed computed images to try to find out because established guidelines may ...

Feb 16, 2017

Targeted radiosurgery better than whole-brain radiation for treating brain tumors

Tumors that originate in other organs of the body and spread to the brain are known as metastatic brain tumors. According to the American Brain Tumor Association, this type of tumor is the most common in adults, affecting ...

Feb 16, 2017

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Can breastfeeding reduce a woman's risk of metabolic syndrome?

A new study shows that women who spend a longer time breastfeeding during their lifetimes may be able to lower their risk of metabolic syndrome and related disorders included elevated blood pressure, glucose, and triglyceride ...

Feb 16, 2017

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Targeting the biological clock could slow the progression of cancer

Does the biological clock in cancer cells influence tumour growth? Yes, according to a study conducted by Nicolas Cermakian, a professor in McGill University's Department of Psychiatry.

Feb 16, 2017

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France adopts law against misleading anti-abortion websites

France's parliament has approved a bill criminalizing websites that carry purposely false information with the aim of dissuading women from having abortions.

Feb 16, 2017

Treatment options for heart failure

Ask any doctor what can be done to maintain a healthy heart and the answer will most likely be to eat healthy and exercise regularly. But what happens when someone's heart is not healthy and does not pump blood properly? ...

Feb 16, 2017

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For mosquito repellents, stick with the spray

In a crowded marketplace of products advertised to repel mosquitoes, consumers are wise to trust spray-on repellents containing DEET or PMD, say researchers at New Mexico State University. In a comparison study of several ...

Feb 16, 2017

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Mosquito netting is effective for hernia repair in a low-income country

In a study conducted in rural Uganda, use of mosquito mesh reduced the cost of groin hernia repair surgery by more than $120 (nearly €120) compared with a commercial mesh, without sacrificing effectiveness.

Feb 16, 2017

Doctors treat deadly cancerous disorders with gene-guided, targeted therapy

Genomic testing of biopsies from patients with deadly, treatment-resistant cancerous blood syndromes called histiocytoses allowed doctors to identify genes fueling the ailments and use targeted molecular drugs to successfully ...

Feb 16, 2017

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Archive: 16/02/2017

Pizza, burgers and the like: A single high-fat meal can damage the metabolism

By the numbers: What are the most attractive female lips?

Targeted radiosurgery better than whole-brain radiation for treating brain tumors

Can breastfeeding reduce a woman's risk of metabolic syndrome?

Targeting the biological clock could slow the progression of cancer

France adopts law against misleading anti-abortion websites

Treatment options for heart failure

For mosquito repellents, stick with the spray

Mosquito netting is effective for hernia repair in a low-income country

Doctors treat deadly cancerous disorders with gene-guided, targeted therapy

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