Diet high in total antioxidants associated with lower risk of myocardial infarction in women
New findings reported in the American Journal of Medicine Philadelphia, PA, September 21, 2012 – Coronary heart disease is a major cause of death in...
Chocolate: A sweet method for stroke prevention in men?
07 SEP 2012 MINNEAPOLIS – Eating a moderate amount of chocolate each week may be associated with a lower risk of stroke in men, according...
New discoveries on depression / able to cure memory dysfunction in ‘depressed’ rats by giving them doses of D-serine
[PRESS RELEASE 28 February 2012] During depression, the brain becomes less plastic and adaptable, and thus less able to perform certain tasks, like storing memories....
Exercise changes your DNA
09 Mar 2012 You might think that the DNA you inherited is one thing that you absolutely can’t do anything about, but in one sense...
Processed red meat linked to higher risk of heart failure, death in men – Up to 2-fold greater chance of death from heart failure
American Heart Association Rapid Access Journal Report June 12, 2014 Study Highlights •Men who regularly eat moderate amounts of processed red meat such as cold...
Expectant mothers on antidepressants risk newborns with high blood pressure
13 JAN 2012 Mothers who take anti-depressants during pregnancy are more likely to give birth to children with persistent pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in...
The scent of a man
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 28-Apr-2014 Mice and rats stressed by male experimenters; reaction may skew research findings Scientists' inability to replicate research findings using mice and...
Shift work in teens linked to increased multiple sclerosis risk
Public release date: 18-Oct-2011 Circadian disruption and sleep restriction contributing factors Researchers from Sweden have uncovered an association between shift work and increased risk of...
Coffee reduces breast cancer risk / protective effect of coffee on breast cancer was only measurable for ER-negative breast cancer.
Public release date: 10-May-2011 Recently published research shows that coffee drinkers enjoy not only the taste of their coffee but also a reduced risk of...
Want more efficient muscles? Eat your spinach
Public release date: 1-Feb-2011 After taking a small dose of inorganic nitrate for three days, healthy people consume less oxygen while riding an exercise bike....
Radiotherapy can cause lasting vascular disease
Public release date: 22-Mar-2010 For an as yet unknown reason, cancer radiotherapy can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease later in life, a problem...
HRT therapy may increase risk of acute pancreatitis
- women who currently or previously had used HRT had an approximately 1.5 greater risk of acute pancreatitis than those who had never used the...
Several forms of vitamin E protect against memory disorders
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 7-Jan-2014 Elderly people with high serum vitamin E levels are less likely to suffer from memory disorders than their peers with lower...
Low muscle strength in adolescence linked to increased risk of early death
Contact: Stephanie Burns sburns@bmjgroup.com 44-020-738-36920 BMJ-British Medical Journal Effect similar to classic risk factors such as weight and blood pressure Research: Muscular strength in male...
Medication cuts crime rate among ADHD sufferers: results suggested that encouraging more ADHD sufferers to take medication could help to reduce crime and re-offending rates
Wed, 21 Nov 2012 22:00 GMT Reuters * Study of 25,000 people found ADHD drugs cut crime rates * Ritalin and other stimulants can help...
Link between creativity and mental illness confirmed
Simon Kyaga [PRESS RELEASE 16 October 2012] People in creative professions are treated more often for mental illness than the general population, there being a...
Young adults who exercise get higher IQ
Public Release: 2-Dec-2009 Young adults who are fit have a higher IQ and are more likely to go on to university, reveals a...
Derivative of cholesterol is necessary for the formation of brain cell
- formation of dopamine-producing neurons during brain development in mice is dependent on the activation of a specific receptor in the brain by an oxidised form...
Fast food a potential risk factor for Alzheimer’s
Public release date: 28-Nov-2008 - Mice that were fed a diet rich in fat, sugar and cholesterol for nine months developed a preliminary stage of...