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Scientists find way to increase length of human telomeres
Date: Jan-26-2015Researchers from the Stanford University School of Medicine have created a novel technique that they say can increase the length of human telomeres by up to 10%.
Interventions to reduce work-family conflict 'improve sleep'
Date: Jan-26-2015A new study has shown that reducing conflict between work and family responsibilities led to an improvement in sleep duration and quality.
Many breast cancer patients have poor knowledge about their condition
Date: Jan-26-2015A new study finds that many women with breast cancer have poor knowledge about their illness, highlighting a need for better patient education to improve treatment decisions.
Lead's effect on brain is worse for boys than girls, study shows
Date: Jan-26-2015A study of children aged 3-6 shows executive function and reading readiness skills are more negatively affected by lead exposure in boys than girls.
Negative tweets 'may indicate a higher risk of heart disease'
Date: Jan-26-2015People who post positive updates on social media platform Twitter may be at lower risk of heart disease than those who post negative tweets, according to new research.
Mapping the brains of blind people has 'challenged perceptions of how the brain works'
Date: Jan-26-2015Work on enabling blind people to 'read' and 'see' using aural interpretations of visual data has provoked some interesting new claims on how the human brain functions.
Mode of delivery could influence risk of painful intercourse
Date: Jan-26-2015Giving birth with an operative delivery could increase the risk of dyspareunia - the experience of pain just before, during or after sexual intercourse - a new study reports.
What are the health benefits of chromium?
Date: Jan-26-2015Find out about the potential health benefits of chromium, what your recommended intake is of the mineral, what foods are high in chromium and any associated health risks.
Travelers taking antibiotics may be helping spread of 'superbugs'
Date: Jan-25-2015A study has found that travelers taking antibiotics to treat cases of travelers' diarrhea are increasing their risk of being colonized by dangerous bacteria.
Video-based treatment may improve autism-related behavior in at-risk infants
Date: Jan-25-2015Video-based therapy administered to 7-10-month-old infants at risk of autism appears to improve their engagement, attention and social behavior, a new study finds.
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