Archive: 21/01/2016

More evidence preterm birth could raise autism risk

(HealthDay)—According to a new study, very premature infants may have an increased risk of being diagnosed with autism by age 4, although the research questions just how high the odds are.

Jan 21, 2016

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Migraines worsen as women approach menopause

Migraine headaches heat up as women approach menopause, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC), Montefiore Headache Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Vedanta Research.

Jan 21, 2016

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Parental support has positive effect on children's eating behaviours

Parental support programmes in areas with the greatest needs can have a positive effect on the consumption of unhealthy food and drink and on weight increases in obese children. This according to a randomised study conducted ...

Jan 21, 2016

A single 15-minute, hand-exercise session improves manual dexterity and movement in patients with Parkinson's disease

Researchers from the University of Granada (UGR) have proven that a single 15-minute, hand-exercise session greatly improves manual dexterity and movement in patients with Parkinson's disease, helping them to carry out tasks ...

Jan 21, 2016

Testosterone influences regulation of emotions in psychopath's brain

Brain research has demonstrated that psychopaths exhibit reduced control over their emotional actions. Researchers from the Donders Institute at Radboud University Nijmegen discovered that the quantity of testosterone a person ...

Jan 21, 2016

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New biomarkers may influence drug design and alternative treatments of cancer, study shows

Researchers have discovered gene-targets (biomarkers) that may enable alternative treatments or the potential design of new drugs that target metastasis-promoting tumor genes.

Jan 21, 2016

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Investment in neighborhood parks may curb obesity rates, save costs

It may sound simple, but adding a neighborhood park or playground can lower children's obesity rates and improve their physical fitness, says new research from Ball State University. And parks might reap immediate and long-term ...

Jan 21, 2016