New research shows that having children lowers mortality in people with type 1 diabetes, but…
Month: September 2013
Fat and obesity gene also affects hip fracture
Researchers have demonstrated a strong association between the FTO (fat and obesity) gene and hip…
Vaccine against pneumococcal infections has led to widespread reduction in serious disease
Vaccination with the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine-7 [PCV7 — a vaccine that covers 7 strains (serotypes)…
Neurological basis for lack of empathy in psychopaths
When individuals with psychopathy imagine others in pain, brain areas necessary for feeling empathy and…
Acupuncture or counselling plus usual care may improve depression symptoms
Acupuncture or counselling plus usual care ‘may improve’ depression symptoms.
Genetic study pushes back timeline for first significant human population expansion
Using new genetic tools, the authors conclude that the first significant expansion of human populations…
How stress can rewire brain making benign smells malodorous
In evolutionary terms, smell is among the oldest of the senses. New research shows how…
New adsorbent is more effective and environmentally friendly for treating wastewater
A new adsorbent for removing emerging contaminants from wastewater that is more effective, reusable and…
MicroRNA-31 might predict lung-cancer spread
A new study suggests that measuring levels of miR-31 in tumor tissue might accurately determine…
Stepfamilies add to caregiver burden
Caregiving is always tough, but it’s that much tougher when caregivers have to rely on…