Researchers believe they may have discovered an explanation for the sleepless nights associated with restless…
Month: May 2013
Older adults’ memory lapses linked to problems processing everyday events
Some memory problems common to older adults may stem from an inability to segment daily…
Women sell themselves short on team projects, study suggests
Working on a team is always a challenge, but a new study highlights a particular…
MicroRNA cooperation mutes breast cancer oncogenes
A new study shows that turning up a few microRNAs a little may offer as…
New insights into Ebola infection pave the way for much-needed therapies
The Ebola virus is among the deadliest viruses on the planet, killing up to 90…
Protecting the heart health of diabetic patients
Diabetics have an increased risk of developing coronary artery disease and plaque build-up in their…
Discovery of new hormone opens doors to new type 2 diabetes treatments
Researchers have discovered that a particular type of protein (hormone) found in fat cells helps…
Nerve stimulation for severe depression changes brain function
For nearly a decade, doctors have used implanted electronic stimulators to treat severe depression in…
Decline in snow cover spells trouble for many plants, animals
For plants and animals forced to tough out harsh winter weather, the coverlet of snow…
Children’s ‘healthy’ foods marketed at children are higher in fat, sugar and salt
Foods being marketed to children in UK supermarkets are less healthy than those marketed to…