Archive: 28/06/2016

'Omnigen' amniotic bandage could help save sight in trauma patients

Trauma patients rushed to A&E with serious eye injuries can now benefit from a ground-breaking sight-saving wound dressing made from amniotic membrane.

Jun 28, 2016

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From drugs to brain surgery—the consciousness technology of the future

Our complicated emotional lives can often feel like a prison. Insecurities, depression and anxiety can all hold us back in life. But what if we could just eliminate the mental states that we don't want? Or enhance the moods ...

Jun 28, 2016

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Car ownership has the biggest influence over how much exercise Londoners do while travelling

Owning a car or bicycle has the strongest influence on how much active travel a Londoner engages in. Car ownership leaves them two to three times less likely to travel actively. And in Outer London, simply owning a bicycle ...

Jun 28, 2016

Breakthrough in brain tumour research

A potentially ground-breaking scientific breakthrough with far-reaching consequences for future treatments of brain tumours is to be revealed at an international research meeting in Poland today.

Jun 28, 2016

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Phantom fullness—feeling full on an empty stomach

Less calories in combination with a high dietary fibre content result in more satiation than high-calorie foods with less dietary fibres. However, the first combination results in an empty stomach. A study conducted by Wageningen ...

Jun 28, 2016

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Summer heats up our emotions, too

Emotions can heat up when it is hot outside, says University of Alabama at Birmingham psychologist Josh Klapow, Ph.D. Numerous studies have shown heat is related to increased aggressive/violent behavior.

Jun 28, 2016

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Alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment is more effective when the family is involved

Between 50,000 and 150,000 children in Norway live with a parent whose alcohol consumption is in the risk zone. The same might apply to as many as 100,000 spouses or partners.

Jun 28, 2016

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Does a Fitbit make you more active?

My wife recently purchased a FitBit Alta activity tracker that she absolutely loves. She is constantly looking at the number of steps she's taken throughout the day, and rejoices like a child when she hits a milestone (i.e. ...

Jun 28, 2016

Have LEGO toys become more violent over time?

When I think of the Danish company LEGO, the first image that comes to mind is their classical LEGO brick, and I am sure I am not the only one. This simple but advanced toy was designed to spur children's imagination and ...

Jun 28, 2016

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Drug that helps addicts may help treat cancer too, say experts

Scientists at St George's, University of London, say the drug naltrexone (LDN), which is used to treat addicts, can have a beneficial impact on cancer patients if it is given in low doses.

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Archive: 28/06/2016

'Omnigen' amniotic bandage could help save sight in trauma patients

From drugs to brain surgery—the consciousness technology of the future

Car ownership has the biggest influence over how much exercise Londoners do while travelling

Breakthrough in brain tumour research

Phantom fullness—feeling full on an empty stomach

Summer heats up our emotions, too

Alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment is more effective when the family is involved

Does a Fitbit make you more active?

Have LEGO toys become more violent over time?

Drug that helps addicts may help treat cancer too, say experts

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