Monthly Archives: Settembre 2019
Low-quality carbohydrates accounted for 42 percent of the typical American’s daily calories
Despite years of steady advice and guidance on healthy eating, a 'report card' on the American diet shows adults are still consuming too many...
The ear’s tiny outer hair cells adjust the sensitivity to sound
The ear's tiny outer hair cells adjust the sensitivity of neighbouring inner hair cells to sound levels rather than acting emke an ampemfier, suggests...
Why are fathers happier and less stressed than mothers?
Dads are often happier, less stressed and less tired than moms when taking care of kids, and researchers say these differences may come down...
Unique walking patterns can identify dementia type
For the first time, scientists at Newcastle University have shown that people with Alzheimer’s disease or Lewy body dementia have unique walking patterns that...
A child’s desire to share becomes influenced by social norms around the age of...
The extensive study – conducted on eight diverse societies across the world – examined children and adults’ behaviour when asked to respond to a...
The importance of MRI in helping to diagnose minor stroke and TIAs
A University of Calgary-led international study is highlighting the importance of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in helping to diagnose minor stroke and transient ischemic...
Scientists have developed a method to reactivate tumour suppressor genes
Scientists at UCL have developed a method to reactivate 'tumour suppressor' genes, which are switched off by cancer cells - a finding which could...
Scientists have unveiled clues into why some cancer patients develop a serious heart condition...
The new research, from a team of international scientists led by Imperial College London, Royal Brompton Hospital and the MRC London Institute of Medical...
Laser-incubated immunohematological tests are faster and more sensitive than current best practice
Researchers from BioPRIA, based at Australia's Monash University, together with industry partner Haemokinesis, have developed the world's first blood incubator using laser technology.
This...
Congo will introduce a second Ebola vaccine next month
The Democratic Republic of Congo will introduce a second Ebola vaccine next month, the World Health Organization said Monday, as a top medical charity...
Hypersexual disorder : possible role of the hormone oxytocin
A new study of men and women with hypersexual disorder has revealed a possible role of the hormone oxytocin, according to results published in...
Narcissism wanes as they age
The belief that one is smarter, better looking, more successful and more deserving than others — a personality trait known as narcissism — tends...
Study identifies three distinct types of teen popularity: prosocial popular – aggressive popular –...
Adolescents place a lot of emphasis on popularity and they are keenly aware of the difference between being liked and being popular.
If forced...
Researchers have identified a positive association between persistent lower back pain and headache disorders
People with persistent back pain or persistent headaches are twice as likely to suffer from both disorders, a new study from the University of...
No 5G Phone? No problem. You probably don’t want one anyway
For most people, it's smart to stick with a smartphone that isn't compatible with speedier 5G wireless networks, which are just starting to roll...
