Archive: 28/11/2016

Evidence of brain injury found in young NFL players

In a small study of young or recently retired NFL players, researchers at Johns Hopkins report finding evidence of brain injury and repair that is visible on imaging from the players compared to a control group of men without ...

Nov 28, 2016

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Cholesterol an important piece of the puzzle for fat-burning

Gut bacteria play a little-understood role in the body's energy balance, which is influenced by diet. However, the crucial nutritional components are unknown. A team at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) was able to ...

Nov 28, 2016

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Edible dormice: The older they get the more they rejuvenate their cells

The shortening of telomeres in cells was thought to be an important biomarker for lifespan and aging. The edible dormouse (Glis glis), a small hibernating rodent, now turns everything upside down. In contrast to humans and ...

Nov 28, 2016

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Safe hair care spares hair, dermatologists report

A common cause of hair loss and breakage known as acquired trichorrhexis nodosa, or TN —often more prevalent in African-Americans—can actually be remedied through appropriate use of cleansing products, hair care and styling ...

Nov 28, 2016

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Understanding immune reaction to the hepatitis B virus

A collaboration of researchers from Japan and Malaysia has further clarified the immune response to hepatitis B virus through in vivo experimentation.

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Marijuana in Massachusetts—what happens now that it's legal?

Massachusetts voters on Nov. 8 overwhelmingly approved the legalization of recreational marijuana. The new law will take effect Dec. 15, but there are still some questions concerning regulation, possession, and distribution.

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Almost half of daycare children found to have respiratory virus

Forty-three per cent of children at two daycare centres researchers studied had at least one virus in their respiratory tract.

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Oldest adults may have much to gain from social technology

Adults over 80 who use information and communication technology are more likely to report mental and physical well-being, according to Stanford research.

Nov 28, 2016

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Even with workplace support, breastfeeding takes commitment

Sometimes all it takes is a single interaction or a thoughtless comment from a coworker to make a new mother feel negatively about her experience with breastfeeding and pumping at work. That's true even in a place that attempts ...

Nov 28, 2016

Gene mutation linked to early onset of Parkinson's disease in Caucasians

A defect in a gene that produces dopamine in the brain appears to accelerate the onset of Parkinson's disease, according to new research from Iowa State University. The effect is particularly dramatic for people under age ...

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