Health News

Exercise protects against depression - but how?

Date: Sep-26-2014
Although previous research has shown that exercise can be beneficial for people who are depressed, the mechanism behind this benefit has not been clear. A new study investigates.

Brain chemical could be key to controlling Tourette syndrome tics

Date: Sep-26-2014
Researchers identify a chemical within the brain that could play a prominent role in controlling the tics of conditions such as Tourette syndrome.

HIV: radiation exposure before stem cell transplant 'may not have cured Berlin patient'

Date: Sep-26-2014
The 'Berlin patient' is the only human thought to have been cured of HIV. Now, a new study looks at the potential mechanisms behind this cure using monkeys.

What are the adult health consequences of childhood bullying?

Date: Sep-25-2014
Recent studies have found that childhood bullying can have long-term consequences on physical and psychological health well into adulthood. We look at the evidence.

Breast cancer: most women who remove healthy breast 'happy with their decision'

Date: Sep-25-2014
Women with cancer in one breast often remove the other, despite most studies suggesting they will not live longer. A new study investigates how such women feel about their choice.

Wearable, skin-like device 'monitors cardiovascular, skin health 24/7'

Date: Sep-25-2014
Researchers have developed a skin-mounted device that can alert wearers to problems with cardiovascular and skin health by detecting temperature changes, according to a new study.

HPV vaccine rates not linked to knowledge about it

Date: Sep-25-2014
A study finds neither increased parental nor adolescent knowledge about HPV or the vaccine resulted in higher rates of vaccination and questions usefulness of awareness campaigns.

More evidence that Neanderthals and modern humans overlapped

Date: Sep-25-2014
Artifacts recovered in Austria add to evidence that Neanderthals and modern humans co-existed for longer than previously thought and that humans coped well with different climates.

Working long hours in low socioeconomic status jobs 'increases diabetes risk'

Date: Sep-25-2014
People with low socioeconomic status jobs who work over 55 hours a week are 30% more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, compared with those who work fewer hours, a new study finds.

Memory complaints could be early indicator of future dementia risk

Date: Sep-25-2014
A recent study has found that people reporting memory complaints were more likely to develop dementia - such as Alzheimer's disease - several years later.