Category: Education
Worsening depression in older adults linked to higher risk of dementia
Dutch researchers looked at different ways depression in older adults progressed over time and how this related to any risk of dementia. The scientists found that symptoms of depression that steadily increase over time in older age could indicate early […]
E-cigarettes have potential benefit for smoking cessation, UK experts say
Experts at The BMJ say that electronic cigarettes have the potential to help reduce death disability caused by Britain’s biggest killer. Professor John Britton and his colleagues reviewed a new report by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) on the […]
Vegan diet could save millions of lives, cut global warming emissions – study
According to researchers, eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat could help the world prevent several million deaths per year by 2050, cut planet-warming emissions substantially, and save billions of dollars annually in healthcare costs and climate damage. Published […]
Scientists identify brain circuit controlling alcohol binge drinking
A new study by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill offers a more complete picture on what drives alcohol binge drinking behavior, which costs the United States more than US$170 billion annually, and how it can be treated. […]
Rice and rice products may expose infants to arsenic
Infant rice cereal and rice snacks contain some arsenic, and babies who eat these products have higher levels of arsenic in their urine, a study shows. It’s not clear yet whether the arsenic will affect their health down the line. […]
Low IQ in children? It could be prenatal exposure to phthalates
Are you having a hard time dealing with your child detected of low intelligence quotient (IQ)? While there may be several causes for it, exposure to a common chemical called phthalates found in household items could be one of the […]
Scientists finally solve type 1 diabetes mystery
Answers to one of the last remaining questions regarding the mechanics of type 1 diabetes has finally been solved by scientists from the University of Lincoln, England. The team of researchers discovered the fifth primary target attacked by the immune […]
New virus strain in Australia causes brain damage in babies
More than 100 Australian babies have been hospitalized since 2013 because of a new virus. Research has found that the parechovirus can cause developmental delays and brain damage. The findings of the research were presented at ASID’s Annual Scientific Meeting […]
Genes and a healthy environment can prolong lifespan
A team of researchers from the University at Buffalo Research Institute on Addictions have found that a certain gene in the brain’s dopamine system, if coupled with a healthy environment that includes exercise, can be a significant factor in lengthening […]
Revolutionary new stroke treatment improves recovery and saves lives
When their first-line therapy, a powerful blood-thinning medication called tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), could not dissolve the blood clots in patient Stefan Reisch’s brain, the doctors at the Comprehensive Stroke Center at the University of California San Diego tried an […]
