Archive: 29/06/2016

Opinion: Why the Haitian cholera victims deserve their day in court

The battle between victims of the cholera epidemic in Haiti and the United Nations may resemble a classic David and Goliath story except in this case Goliath hasn't even shown up to fight.

Jun 29, 2016

Good gut relationships key in defence against pathogens

Fighting infection in the gut relies on a dynamic relationship between the cells that line gut walls and microbiota – the hundreds of different bacteria that co-exist within the human body without causing harm.

Jun 29, 2016

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New clues about the aging brain's memory functions

A European study led by Umeå University Professor Lars Nyberg, has shown that the dopamine D2 receptor is linked to the long-term episodic memory, which function often reduces with age and due to dementia. This new insight ...

Jun 29, 2016

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Can healthy eating reduce diabetes risk?

A diet rich in vegetables and fruit may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to research published in the International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition. The study identified a combination of foods that reduce ...

Jun 29, 2016

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Investigating the association between atrial fibrillation and dementia

Atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common cardiac arrhythmia, turns out to be a potential mechanism into the genesis of AF-related cognitive impairment/dementia. The work published by the interdisciplinary group composed ...

Jun 29, 2016

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Chewing habits determine blood sugar levels after a carbohydrate-rich meal

Taking slower and fewer bites of a spoonful of rice releases less glucose into the bloodstream than quick and continuous chewing, show A*STAR researchers. Surges in blood sugar levels, known as the glycemic response, can ...

Jun 29, 2016

Receptor suppresses the immune response in order to save it

When viruses enter the body, they activate receptors on the surface of cells that allow viruses to invade those cells. A Yale-led team has found that one of the receptors, known as AXL, actually plays an essential role in ...

Jun 29, 2016

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Lack of stimulation in the workplace, dirty working environment can have a long-term cognitive effects

A new study by a Florida State University researcher shows that both a lack of stimulation in the workplace and a dirty working environment can have a long-term cognitive effect on employees.

Jun 29, 2016