Category: Education
Young adults have higher bowel cancer rates, study finds
Colorectal cancer is common amongst the aged and seems to be an affliction for young adults as well – European studies highlight a sharp rise in 20 to 29-year-olds in the past two decades, probably because of poor diet and/or […]
BPD is better defined, understood as a reaction to trauma
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a frequently misunderstood condition affecting millions globally. People with this condition are vulnerable, impulsive, and highly susceptible to criticism – ultimately being denied access to timely, quality care. BPD is characterised by emotional dysregulation, poor […]
Restaurant staff unaware of food allergies; says European study
Food allergies are commonplace – more than 10% of Europeans are reported to have a food allergy. The problem is easily identified and addressed at home, but when dining out, restaurant staff have been observed to show low levels of […]
Too much of the wrong protein could reduce lifespan
Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) are a group of essential amino acids most commonly found in protein-rich foods such as soy, eggs, dairy, chicken, and red meat. Muscle-building fitness proteins typically contain high levels of BCAA and are much consumed, but […]
Australian researchers discover new antidote to deadly box jellyfish venom
The Australian box jellyfish is the world’s most venomous sea creature, with numerous tentacles that can grow up to 10 feet. They populate the coastal waters in the north and west of Australia, particularly during the October-May “stinger season” – […]
Young girls more likely to be affected by gaming than boys
There is potential for gaming to negatively impact a child’s social development regardless of gender. Boys tend to spend more time gaming overall, mostly in groups while girls were more apt to game for lesser periods, alone. Researchers have recently […]
Research advocates personalised, precision medicine to fight cancer
In a new treatment course for cancer, personalised, combination therapies were found to improve outcomes in patients with therapy-resistant tumours. Patients treated by University of California San Diego (UCSD) researchers were considered highly matched when more than 50% of their […]
Japanese study finds spices can suppress respiratory inflammation
Damaging air pollutant particles, typically found in most urban and some suburban areas, are capable of penetrating people’s lungs and entering their bloodstream. They can cause strokes, heart disease, lung cancer, pneumonia and other respiratory diseases. A joint study by […]
Control levels influence “youthfulness” of older adults
Free reign of their undertakings makes older adults feel more youthful, more so than helplessness – previous research has linked a strong sense of control to contentment and better wellbeing. Control beliefs are important to support the pursuit of goals […]
