Archive: 30/01/2018

Why there need to be more autistic characters in children's books

The children's writer Michael Morpurgo has written a new novel inspired by his autistic grandson, which is set to be published later this year. Flamingo Boy is set in the Camargue in the south of France during World War II ...

Jan 30, 2018

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Arts and humanities in medical school promote empathy and inoculate against burnout

Medical students who spend more time engaging in the arts may also be bolstering the qualities that improve their bedside manner with patients, according to new research from Tulane and Thomas Jefferson universities.

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Long-term opioid use has dropped among US military veterans

A new study in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, published by Springer, shows that opioid prescribing has dropped after a peak in 2012. Lead author Katherine Hadlandsmyth of the Iowa City VA Healthcare System and ...

Jan 30, 2018

MyD88—villain of allergies and asthma

Even if you don't have allergies yourself, I guarantee you can list at least three people you know who have allergies. Asthma, a respiratory disorder commonly associated with allergies, afflicts over 300 million individuals ...

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Mindfulness may reduce cravings for food and drugs, says review

Mindfulness strategies may help prevent or interrupt cravings for food and drugs, such as cigarettes and alcohol, by occupying short term memory, according to a new review from City, University of London.

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New evidence suggests a role for curcumin and related compounds in the treatment of cancer and Alzheimer's disease

It has long been believed that curcumin, a component of the golden spice (turmeric), has medicinal properties, but problems with its bioavailability and a lack of understanding of how it works have complicated its use.

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Disrupted rest and activity patterns could be an early indicator of Alzheimer's

Scientists from the US have found a link between certain biological fingerprints thought to indicate early stages of Alzheimer's and sleep disturbances. Their findings are published today in JAMA Neurology.

Jan 30, 2018

Patient exposure to X-rays depends on how dentists are paid

Dentists' calculation of the benefits vs the risks of X-rays is being distorted by financial incentives.

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Study shows vitamin D3 could help heal or prevent cardiovascular damage

A new study conducted by Ohio University scientists suggests that a little more sunlight might help restore damage to your cardiovascular system.

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How to eat well for a healthy brain in later life

A new international report gives the clearest evidence to date on the impact of diet on brain health in older adults.

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