Archive: 16/10/2018

Diets rich in fish oil could slow the spread and growth of breast cancer cells

Omega-3 fatty acids, such as those typically contained in fish oil, may suppress the growth and spread of breast cancer cells in mice. This is according to a new study in the journal Clinical & Experimental Metastasis, which ...

Oct 16, 2018

Is exercise still important to weight loss? Absolutely, a doctor says

"Exercise isn't really important for weight loss" has become a popular sentiment in the weight loss community. "It's all about diet," many say. "Don't worry about exercise so much."

Oct 16, 2018

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How a wooden bench in Zimbabwe is starting a revolution in mental health

Dixon Chibanda spent more time with Erica than most of his other patients. It wasn't that her problems were more serious than others' – she was just one of thousands of women in their mid-20s with depression in Zimbabwe. ...

Oct 16, 2018

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Artificial intelligence used in clinical practice to measure breast density

An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm measures breast density at the level of an experienced mammographer, according to a new study published in the journal Radiology. The researchers said the study, the result of a collaboration ...

Oct 16, 2018

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As a therapist, how should I grieve after a patient's suicide?

Beth (Some names have been changed) is a social worker based in the USA. As I interview her over Skype, she rifles through paperwork looking for an envelope with the name Toby* on it, which contains a photograph, a funeral ...

Oct 16, 2018

Milestone reached in major developmental disorders project

The Deciphering Developmental Disorders (DDD) project aims to provide diagnoses for the families of around 13,600 children with severe undiagnosed developmental disorders. Launched eight years ago this month at the Wellcome ...

Oct 16, 2018

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Healthy elders consuming nearly 300 calories of walnuts daily show no negative effects on body weight, composition

Researchers at Loma Linda University Health found that walnuts can be incorporated into the daily diet of healthy elders without having a negative impact on weight gain or weight management.

Oct 16, 2018

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Number of children not receiving vaccines slightly increased

(HealthDay)—Overall, vaccine coverage for children aged 19 to 35 months remained high and stable from 2013 to 2017; however, a small, but growing number of children received no vaccinations, according to research published ...

Oct 16, 2018

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Opinion: An enlightened approach to 'illegal' drugs will revolutionise medicine and science

The issue of drug use and harm is one of the most compelling challenges of the current era. The so-called "war on drugs," in which the UN has tried to stamp out recreational drug use through attacking drug suppliers and drug ...

Oct 16, 2018

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Income and wealth affect the mental health of Australians, study shows

Australians who have higher incomes and greater wealth are more likely to experience better mental health throughout their lives, new research led by the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre has found.

Oct 16, 2018

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