Archive: 18/07/2012

Noted authority says women now have higher IQ than men

(Medical Xpress) -- Psychologist James Flynn, who resides in New Zealand and is considered one of the foremost experts on intelligence testing, has aroused people’s attention around the world by proclaiming that women ...

Jul 18, 2012 weblog

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Will bugs bite at the London Olympics?

(Medical Xpress) -- Travelling to the London Olympics? What do you expect to bring back? Some amazing sporting memories? A medal? How about some bed bug bites, or, worse still, a few bugs to kick off an infestation at home?

Jul 18, 2012

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Study shows ultrasound triggers bone cell mobility

Research led by Yi-Xian Qin, PhD, Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, and Director of the Orthopaedic Bioengineering Research Laboratory at Stony Brook University, demonstrated that the use of medium-intensity ...

Jul 18, 2012

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Taking control of Type 2 diabetes earlier

One in four Type 2 diabetics say they still need help to feel in control of their condition and for some it can take up to 18 years if little support is available.

Jul 18, 2012

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Celiac disease linked to low bone density in kids

(Medical Xpress) -- Children living with celiac disease in Alberta may be at a higher risk for low bone-mineral density because of a lack of sun exposure and essential vitamins, new research reveals.

Jul 18, 2012

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Micronutrient powder effective in combating anaemia: study

(Medical Xpress) -- Mixing micronutrient powder into infants’ complementary food reduces rates of anaemia beyond what nutrition education alone can achieve, according to University of Otago-led research involving more ...

Jul 18, 2012

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Sunlight and vitamin D findings may help understanding of autoimmune diseases

(Medical Xpress) -- Aberdeen scientists have demonstrated for the first time a clear link between sunlight, vitamin D and an impact on regulatory cells in the immune system in findings that might provide new insights into ...

Jul 18, 2012

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LIKE: Smart phones for smart health - Gen Y the target

Queensland researchers are calling on Gen Y hipsters to take part in a new research project to promote better health via text messaging.

Jul 18, 2012

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Regular physical activity may help ward off dementia years later

Older adults who engage in vigorous physical activity three or more times a week are less likely to be diagnosed with dementia later compared to adults who don’t, according to a new longitudinal study in American ...

Jul 18, 2012

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Pre-Olympic call for global action on physical inactivity

(Medical Xpress) -- The global issue of physical inactivity should be recognised as pandemic, according to a research paper published today in the prestigious Lancet medical journal and launched in a special pre-Olympics ...

Jul 18, 2012

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