Archive: 03/05/2017

Sperm study reveals testes repair cells

Scientists have discovered a tiny group of cells that is critical to repairing damage to the testes. Blocking the cells prevents repair to tissue involved in producing healthy sperm, the research has found. The findings shed ...

May 3, 2017

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Phthalates increase the risk of allergies among children

Phthalates, which are used as plasticizers in plastics, can considerably increase the risk of allergies among children. This was demonstrated by UFZ researchers in conjunction with scientists from the University of Leipzig ...

May 3, 2017

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Sleepy drivers make dangerous drivers—how to stay awake behind the wheel

Conservative estimates show that 21 percent of fatal crashes involve drowsy driving.

May 3, 2017

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Researchers create clothing to address Alzheimer's patients' needs

From memory loss and impaired physical abilities to medical costs, Alzheimer's disease creates many hardships for both the people suffering from it and the people trying to care for them. But a collaborative project through ...

May 3, 2017

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Kalydeco, the drug that treats the cause of cystic fibrosis, not just symptoms

Kalydeco (ivacaftor) is a drug used to treat cystic fibrosis, a disorder that affects many organs, particularly the lungs. Cystic fibrosis is Australia's most commonly inherited disorder.

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Feeling worn out? You could have iron overload

Feeling a bit tired and worn out? Vague symptoms like these are common in iron deficiency and anaemia. But before you reach for the iron supplements or chow down on steak, these symptoms are common in another condition related ...

May 3, 2017

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Predictive tool for children with type 1 diabetes will improve care, avoid complications

Benjamin U. Nwosu, MD, has developed a valuable new tool in the battle against type 1 diabetes, according to a study published May 1 by PLOS ONE.

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Active video gaming is good for brain health and memory, finds study

Video games which involve physical activity significantly boost our brain health as we get older, according to new research led by University of Manchester experts.

May 3, 2017

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Consumers warned about accuracy of heart rate apps

Consumers are being warned about the accuracy of heart rate apps after a study found huge variability between commercially available apps, even those using the same technology. The research is published today in the European ...

May 3, 2017

People make terrible eyewitnesses – but it turns out there's an exception

People are often poor eyewitnesses. Psychologists have been demonstrating this in experiments for years, but the justice system in the UK has been slow to catch on. There have been improvements, but lawyers and judges continue ...

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