Archive: 08/05/2013

Whole walnuts and their extracted oil improve cardiovascular disease risk

(Medical Xpress)—Consumption of whole walnuts or their extracted oil can reduce cardiovascular risk through a mechanism other than simply lowering cholesterol, according to a team of Penn State, Tufts University and University ...

May 8, 2013

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Dengue epidemic hits Angola for first time

An epidemic of dengue fever has broken out in oil-rich Angola for the first time, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said Wednesday.

May 8, 2013

Coke takes anti-obesity campaign global

(AP)—Coca-Cola says it will work to make lower-calorie drinks and clear nutrition information more widely available around the world, intensifying a push against critics who say its drinks pack on the pounds.

May 8, 2013

Differences between 'marathon mice' and 'couch potato mice' reveal key to muscle fitness

Researchers discovered that small pieces of genetic material called microRNAs link the two defining characteristics of fit muscles: the ability to burn sugar and fat and the ability to switch between slow- and fast-twitch ...

May 8, 2013

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Look! Something shiny! How some textbook visuals can hurt learning

(Medical Xpress)—Adding captivating visuals to a textbook lesson to attract children's interest may sometimes make it harder for them to learn, a new study suggests.

May 8, 2013

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Gastroenterology special issue highlights the pancreas

The editors of Gastroenterology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute, are pleased to announce the publication of this year's highly anticipated special 13th issue. Published ...

May 8, 2013

Studies show women find men more attractive if they hold a guitar

(Medical Xpress)—Two independent studies have found that women find men more attractive if they are holding a guitar. The first one, conducted by researchers in France was based on a young man asking strangers for a date—their ...

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Research shows mothers holding at-risk babies can help with pain management

Dr. Marsha Campbell-Yeo and her team of researchers at Dalhousie's School of Nursing are exploring how maternal-driven interventions can help improve outcomes for at-risk preterm and fullterm infants.

May 8, 2013

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Rethinking treatment goals improves results for those with persistent anorexia

A new, multinational randomized clinical trial has found that patients with severe and enduring anorexia nervosa will not only stick with treatments but also make significant improvements with just a slight modification of ...

May 8, 2013

Scientists reveal drinking champagne could improve memory

(Medical Xpress)—New research shows that drinking one to three glasses of champagne a week may counteract the memory loss associated with ageing, and could help delay the onset of degenerative brain disorders, such as dementia.

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Archive: 08/05/2013

Whole walnuts and their extracted oil improve cardiovascular disease risk

Dengue epidemic hits Angola for first time

Coke takes anti-obesity campaign global

Differences between 'marathon mice' and 'couch potato mice' reveal key to muscle fitness

Look! Something shiny! How some textbook visuals can hurt learning

Gastroenterology special issue highlights the pancreas

Studies show women find men more attractive if they hold a guitar

Research shows mothers holding at-risk babies can help with pain management

Rethinking treatment goals improves results for those with persistent anorexia

Scientists reveal drinking champagne could improve memory

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