Archive: 18/07/2018

Sleep disturbances linked to increased dementia risk

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden report that sleep disturbances in midlife or in late life are associated with a higher risk for developing dementia in old age. The results are published in Alzheimer's & Dementia: ...

Jul 18, 2018

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Eating iron-fortified grain improves students' attention, memory

Adolescent students in a rural school in India who consumed an iron-biofortified version of the grain pearl millet exhibited improved attention and memory compared to those who consumed conventional pearl millet, according ...

Jul 18, 2018

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Childhood stress leaves lasting mark on genes

Kids who experience severe stress are more likely to develop a host of physical and mental health problems by the time they reach adulthood, including anxiety, depression and mood disorders. But how does early life stress ...

Jul 18, 2018

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Study shows wingspan has a correlation to athletic prowess in the NBA, MMA

For decades, boxing coaches and analysts have concerned themselves with "the tale of the tape," using a competitor's measurements—height, weight and reach—to determine their advantage in an upcoming bout. Now, new research ...

Jul 18, 2018

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Depression during pregnancy rises in a generation

Anxiety and depressive symptoms during pregnancy have risen by 51 per cent within a generation according to findings from a major study by the University of Bristol published last week [Friday 13 July].

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Early supper associated with lower risk of breast and prostate cancer

Having an early supper or leaving an interval of at least two hours before going to bed are both associated with a lower risk of breast and prostate cancer. Specifically, people who take their evening meal before 9 p.m. or ...

Jul 18, 2018

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Fatty liver disease pandemic needs 'gold standard' human-relevant research

A new study by scientists from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel calls for a new gold standard in research to treat non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), an obesity-linked chronic liver disease impacting millions of people of ...

Jul 18, 2018

Poor air quality does not offset exercise's heart benefits

Even in areas with moderate-to-high levels of traffic pollution, regular physical activity reduced the risk of first and recurrent heart attack, according to new research in Journal of the American Heart Association, the ...

Jul 18, 2018

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Researchers develop novel bioengineering technique for personalized bone grafts

Scientists from the New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) Research Institute have developed a new bone engineering technique called Segmental Additive Tissue Engineering (SATE). The technique, described in a paper published ...

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Scientists develop 'world first' melanoma blood test

Australian researchers said Wednesday they have developed a blood test for melanoma in its early stages, calling it a "world first" breakthrough that could save many lives.

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