Archive: 26/05/2015

Breakthrough measures Parkinson's progression in the brain

University of Florida researchers have identified a biomarker that shows the progression of Parkinson's disease in the brain, opening the door to better diagnosis and treatment of the degenerative disease.

May 26, 2015

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Dietary Guidelines for Americans linked to lower death rates in population in southeast US

Adherence to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) is linked to lower death rates in a low-income population in southeastern US.

May 26, 2015

Season influenza vaccination of children predicted to be highly cost-effective in Thailand

Seasonal influenza vaccination of children is likely to represent good short-term value for money in Thailand, according to a study published this week in PLOS Medicine. The study, led by Aronrag Meeyai of the Health Intervention ...

May 26, 2015

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Friendships start better with a smile

If you want to strike up a new relationship, simply smile. It works because people are much more attuned to positive emotions when forming new bonds than they are to negative ones such as anger, contempt or sadness. Don't ...

May 26, 2015

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Babies can think before they can speak

Two pennies can be considered the same—both are pennies, just as two elephants can be considered the same, as both are elephants. Despite the vast difference between pennies and elephants, we easily notice the common relation ...

May 26, 2015

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Study suggests using excess stress to kill therapy resistant breast cancer

Maxing out the inherently stressed nature of treatment-resistant breast cancer cells thwarts their adaptive ability to evolve genetic workarounds to treatment, a new study suggests.

May 26, 2015

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New findings about mechanisms underlying chronic pain reveal novel therapeutic strategies

Chronic pain affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide and is a major cause of disability, causing more disability than cancer and heart disease. Canadian researchers, including Michael Salter at SickKids are shedding ...

May 26, 2015

Clinical trial reduces stress of cancer caregivers

Stem cell transplant is essential in the care of many blood cancers, but leaves patients requiring in-home care for months after. Frequently the role of caregiver falls to family or other committed members of the patient's ...

May 26, 2015

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Video: Debunking three common food myths

You might have heard that microwaving your food is dangerous. Maybe your health nut friend told you that eating frozen veggies is less healthful than eating fresh ones. Is a glass of red wine really good for your heart?

May 26, 2015

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WHO shake-up approved after Ebola debacle

The World Health Organization got the go-ahead Tuesday for a sweeping shake-up, including a $100-million war chest to battle future emergencies following the Ebola fiasco.

May 26, 2015

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Archive: 26/05/2015

Breakthrough measures Parkinson's progression in the brain

Dietary Guidelines for Americans linked to lower death rates in population in southeast US

Season influenza vaccination of children predicted to be highly cost-effective in Thailand

Friendships start better with a smile

Babies can think before they can speak

Study suggests using excess stress to kill therapy resistant breast cancer

New findings about mechanisms underlying chronic pain reveal novel therapeutic strategies

Clinical trial reduces stress of cancer caregivers

Video: Debunking three common food myths

WHO shake-up approved after Ebola debacle

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