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Photoactive bacteria bait may help in fight against MRSA infections

12.10.2018 Health Problems

Purdue University researchers are testing whether a light-active version of heme, the molecule responsible for transporting oxygen in blood circulation, may help people infected with MRSA. The research was published in the American Chemical Society journal ACS Infectious Diseases in September. The World Health Organization identifies MRSA as one of about a dozen antibiotic “superbugs” that pose an enormous threat […]

Day-time naps help us acquire information not consciously perceived, study finds

06.10.2018 Health Problems

The age-old adage “I’ll sleep on it” has proven to be scientifically sound advice, according to a new study which measured changes in people’s brain activity and responses before and after a nap. The findings, published in the Journal of Sleep Research, support the advice which suggests that a period of sleep may help weighing up pros and cons or […]

Machine learning IDs markers to help predict Alzheimer’s

19.09.2018 Health Problems

Nearly 50 million people worldwide have Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. These irreversible brain disorders slowly cause memory loss and destroy thinking skills, eventually to such an extent that self-care becomes very difficult or impossible. While no cure currently exists, certain medications can delay the progression of symptoms for several years, extending the quality of life for patients. […]

To help beat heart disease, stay upbeat

13.09.2018 Health Problems

(HealthDay)—Optimism and a sense of purpose can improve your heart health, new research suggests. Psychological well-being has cardiovascular benefits because people with a positive outlook are more inclined to lead a healthy lifestyle, the researchers concluded. Upbeat people are more likely to eat well, engage in physical activity, maintain social connections and avoid negative behaviors, prior research has shown. This […]

Close ties with fathers help daughters overcome loneliness

28.08.2018 Health Problems

Fathers play a key role in helping their young daughters overcome loneliness, a new study has found. Researchers found that girls tended to report less loneliness as they went from first grade to fifth grade. But loneliness declined more quickly among girls who had a closer relationship with their fathers. “The bond between fathers and daughters is very important,” said […]

Reliable point-of-care blood test can help prevent toxoplasmosis

16.08.2018 Health Problems

A recent study, performed in Chicago and Rabat, Morocco, found that a novel finger-prick test for infection with the parasite Toxoplasma gondii during pregnancy—and many other potential applications—is 100 percent sensitive and 100 percent specific for detecting the presence of this life-damaging microorganism. A positive result from the Toxoplasma ICT IgG-IgM point-of-care test, performed with a drop of a pregnant […]

New AI system will help us discover the most effective behaviour change strategies

16.08.2018 Health Problems

Changing people’s behaviour is key to tackling the world’s health, social and environmental problems, such as obesity, sustainable living and cybersecurity. To change behaviour, though, we need to know what works, for whom, where and how. But research is generated far faster than humans can access and use it. A search on Google Scholar for “behaviour change” produced over 60,000 […]

Doctors can help children, teens adhere to eczema treatment plan

04.08.2018 Health Problems

(HealthDay)—Physicians can create an adherence protocol for patients, particularly children and teens, receiving treatment for atopic dermatitis, according to an article published in Dermatology Times. Lack of adherence to treatment protocols can arise for many reasons, including a lack of motivation or laziness, giving up after trying the treatment (e.g., thinking the treatment is worse or more burdensome than the […]

3D-printed implants shown to help grow ‘real bone’

02.08.2018 Health Problems

Chemically coated, ceramic implants successfully guided the regrowth of missing bone in lab animals while “steadily dissolving,” researchers report. Surgeons and scientists at NYU School of Medicine and NYU College of Dentistry say their implanted scaffolds were naturally absorbed by the test animals’ bodies as new bone gradually replaced the devices. The research team describes its progress in a series […]

Timely interventions help spot signs of teen dating violence

06.07.2018 Kids Health

One in 10 youth experience dating violence. They’ve been purposely hit, slapped or hurt while in a relationship—actions that can impart long-lasting effects on the victim. But just one session of a behavioral intervention held in the emergency department to reduce underage drinking also significantly reduced dating violence perpetration and depression symptoms. “Dating violence is a significant concern for many […]

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