Archive: 22/08/2018

Head and neck positioning affects concussion risk

If you're about to run headfirst into something, your reflex might be to tense your neck and stabilize your noggin. But according to new research from Stanford University that may not be the best way to stave off a concussion. ...

Aug 22, 2018

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Live tumour testing provides short cut to cancer drug development

A technique using live human cancer tissue to develop the next generation of cancer drugs is being developed in South Australia.

Aug 22, 2018

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When kids focus on one sport, overuse injuries rise

(HealthDay)—Young athletes specializing in one sport may hope it's a ticket to an athletic scholarship in college, but a new analysis suggests the practice might also doom them to overuse injuries.

Aug 22, 2018

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Lifestyle factors linked to brain health of young adults

Researchers from the University of Oxford, in collaboration with researchers from Canada and the Universities of Bristol and London, have used advanced magnetic resonance imaging to investigate whether factors such as blood ...

Aug 22, 2018

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Standard hypothyroidism treatment falling short

What if the standard treatment for hypothyroidism—insufficient thyroid hormone—is inadequate in controlling some crucial aspects of the condition? That's the provocative question asked, and answered affirmatively with ...

Aug 22, 2018

Stressed, toxic, zombie cells seen for first time in Alzheimer's

A type of cellular stress known to be involved in cancer and aging has now been implicated, for the first time, in Alzheimer's disease. UT Health San Antonio faculty researchers reported the discovery Monday [August 20, 2018] ...

Aug 22, 2018

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Newly identified structure in lymph nodes was 'hiding in plain sight'

For the first time in decades, researchers have identified a new 'micro-organ' within the immune system—and they say it's an important step towards understanding how to make better vaccines.

Aug 22, 2018

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Psychological link between conspiracy theories and creationism

Ask a three-year-old why they think it's raining, and she may say "because the flowers are thirsty." Her brother might also tell you that trees have leaves to provide shade for people and animals. These are instances of teleological ...

Aug 22, 2018

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Do persistent babies make for successful adults?

If you parent a child, teach a child, or heck, even know a child, chances are you've heard that grit will make that young person a happier and more successful adult.

Aug 22, 2018

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Antibiotics best paediatric treatment for children's chronic wet cough

A new study has confirmed the use of antibiotics for prolonged wet cough in children is the most effective treatment to prevent the illness from getting worse.

Aug 22, 2018

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