Archive: 20/06/2017

Studies link nutrient, academic achievement in pre-adolescent children

Researchers can look into your eyes to determine whether you're getting your lutein, a pigment found in green leafy vegetables that is known to accumulate in the brain. Two new studies find that children with higher lutein ...

Jun 20, 2017

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Modeling Gulf War illness: Knowing the cause of brain dysfunction is key to finding a cure

When hundreds of thousands of American troops deployed to the Persian Gulf in 1990 and 1991 in what is now called the First Gulf War, they were exposed to a variety of chemicals. These chemicals—especially when coupled ...

Jun 20, 2017

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NAMS 2017 position statement updates guidelines for hormone therapy use

A new position statement on the use of hormone therapy (HT) for menopausal and postmenopausal women from The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) has been published online today in the Society's journal, Menopause. "The ...

Jun 20, 2017

Losing train of thought or it's hard to multi-task? You may be having one drink too many

Impairments in processing and using information that help with decision-making and planning simple tasks such as grocery shopping are linked with one's frequency of alcohol or drug use according to a new study. Researchers ...

Jun 20, 2017

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Blocking yeast-bacteria interaction may prevent severe biofilms that cause childhood tooth decay

Though most tooth decay can be blamed on bacteria, such as Streptococcus mutans, the fungus Candida albicans may be a joint culprit in an alarmingly common form of severe tooth decay affecting toddlers known as early childhood ...

Jun 20, 2017

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How a girl is raised can influence her adult sporting success

The ability to produce peak performance plays a decisive role in the success of athletes in competitive sport. A desire to be the best is one of the most important traits in a top athlete, but where does this desire come ...

Jun 20, 2017

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Plant reveals anti-Alzheimer's compounds

Japanese scientists have developed a method to isolate and identify active compounds in plant medicines, which accurately accounts for drug behavior in the body. Using the technique, they have identified several active compounds ...

Jun 20, 2017

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New findings reverse hypothesis of GABA neurodevelopment in schizophrenia

New research by scientists at the University of Pittsburgh provides an unprecedented level of resolution and insight into disturbances in cortical GABAergic microcircuits, which are thought to underlie cognitive impairments ...

Jun 20, 2017

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Older dads have 'geekier' sons

New King's College London research suggests that sons of older fathers are more intelligent, more focused on their interests and less concerned about fitting in, all characteristics typically seen in 'geeks'.

Jun 20, 2017

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Is more digital support needed for young cancer patients?

There is considerable scope to develop digital resources by means of which teenagers and young adults living with cancer can receive information and connect with both professionals and fellow patients. Such tools could help ...

Jun 20, 2017

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