432 news posts in Health

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26 Nov 2018

Sex, drugs and estradiol: why cannabis affects women differently

Females use and experience cannabis differently to males — and neuroscience is beginning to explain why, says new review; Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience

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09 Nov 2018

Could thyroid screening make your baby smarter?

A new review highlights growing evidence for universal thyroid testing in early pregnancy; Frontiers in Endocrinology

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08 Nov 2018

Robotic arm may help to rehabilitate chronic stroke victims

A new study shows that robotic arm rehabilitation in chronic stroke patients may promote speech and language recovery; Frontiers in Neurology

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06 Nov 2018

The smell of lavender is relaxing, science confirms

A new study shows that the famous relaxing effects of lavender rely on sense of smell; Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience

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02 Nov 2018

We have more than enough calories, but what about other nutrients?

New research maps energy, protein, fat, essential amino acids and micronutrients across the global food system to assess whether enough reaches everyone’s plate: Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

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02 Nov 2018

Does herpes cause Alzheimer’s?

The virus responsible for cold sores has been strongly linked to the development of Alzheimer’s disease; Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience

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23 Oct 2018

Binge drinking affects male and female brains differently

Genes linked to hormone signaling and immune function are altered in females, whereas genes related to nerve signaling are affected in males: Frontiers in Genetics

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22 Oct 2018

Fundamental role of Blastocystis in intestinal diseases questioned in new study

In a new study published in Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, the fundamental role of Blastocystis in intestinal diseases is questioned

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16 Oct 2018

Computational model clarifies immune response during cardiac surgery

A new model shows how infusion of anti-inflammatory enzymes helps to prevent complications in cardiac surgery; Frontiers in Immunology

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15 Oct 2018

Lessons from the 1918 flu pandemic, 100 years on

New challenges will affect the impact of the next influenza pandemic, such as changing demographics, antibiotic resistance and climate change: Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology

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11 Oct 2018

Short chromosome tips linked to lower physical function in the elderly

Study suggests short chromosome caps, or telomeres, may be an independent risk factor for age-related functional decline: Frontiers in Physiology

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08 Oct 2018

Failing immune system ‘brakes’ help explain type 1 diabetes in mice

Rogue immune cells could cause type 1 diabetes, by evading molecular ‘checkpoints’ and attacking insulin-producing cells; Frontiers in Immunology.

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28 Sep 2018

Herpes virus link to bipolar disorder and depression

Study shows for first time that HHV-6 virus can infect neurons and possibly cause cognitive disturbances leading to psychiatric disorders: Frontiers in Microbiology

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27 Sep 2018

Four World Championship gold medals — and a baby

The training secrets of the world’s most successful cross-country skier, Marit Bjørgen, could help women wanting to return to sports after pregnancy: Frontiers in Physiology